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- The Correlation Between Suicide and Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from Irving SchattnerWritten by Melissa Howard No one wants to experience suicide or suicidal ideation. Often, suicide is a last resort to end suffering. Unfortunately, there is a painful relationship between suicide and substance abuse. If someone in your life suffers from addiction, here is what you need to ...
Views: 987 - Why Are We Obsessed With Perfectionism? - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Irving SchattnerMerriam-Webster dictionary defines perfectionism as “the setting of unrealistically demanding goals accompanied by a disposition to regard failure to achieve them as unacceptable and a sign of personal worthlessness. You may want to ask yourself if your goals are so unreachable as to cause ...
Views: 968 - How Your Feelings Affect Mental Health - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Irving SchattnerYour emotional health plays a large role in your ability to deal with life problems and stress. You can establish good emotional health by first identifying what it is you are feeling. This may sound like a no-brainer, but many people have difficulty honing in on exactly what they are feeling ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - The Body Keeps The Score - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2018 from Irving SchattnerThe body is a magnificent creation. It lets us know when we’re feeling well, and when things are off kilter. If we take good care of it, most likely it will take good care of us. If we abuse or ignore what it is telling us, we fail to recognize the message(s) it is trying to ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Why Do We Worry So Much? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Irving SchattnerIt seems that worry has become a normal state of affairs for many, if not most, people. One only needs to turn on the television to witness conflict, aggression, lack of civil discourse, violence, death, and destruction. Repeated exposure leaves some people feeling numb and desensitized, while ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - What’s the Difference Between a Psychotherapist and Psychiatrist? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Irving SchattnerMany people often confuse psychiatrists and psychotherapists when searching for a mental health professional. Contrary to popular belief, we are not one and the same. In layman’s terms, a psychotherapist is a person who treats mental disorders by psychological rather than medical means. On the ...
Views: 937 - Self-Help Techniques for Lowering Stress - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Irving SchattnerStress can cause havoc in our lives if we don’t take steps to manage the symptoms. Increased levels of stress and worry can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, along with your behaviors. Each person can experience stress-related symptoms in a different and unique way. It often targets ...
Views: 938 - Helpful Tips for Reducing Worry and Stress - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Irving SchattnerWorry zaps precious energy and motivates us to act against our best interests. When worry takes hold, our mental filter becomes clouded. Our mental filter allows our brains, when properly activated, to focus on relevant life-sustaining tasks and growth-seeking opportunities. When clouded, our ...
Views: 981 - Interoceptive Exposure For Treating Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Irving SchattnerAnxiety and worry are twins. They both refer to one’s personal anticipation of a negative outcome. They are based on thoughts and beliefs related to events past, present and future. They are rooted in past experiences of perceived failure or lack of mastery, which continue to cause emotional ...
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