Daily Archives: July 2, 2016

You Learn

After a while, you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning And company doesn’t mean security, And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts, And presents … Continue reading

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Medical and psychiatric sleep disorders

Sleep disorders associated with medical disorders 1. Alcoholism Alcohol abuse and dependency commonly disturb sleep. After 30 minutes of alcohol consumption, subjective sleepiness increases and stays high for four hours. After that, sleep become fragmented as the lowered alcohol level … Continue reading

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Symptoms of stress

Early warning Signs of Stress Menstrual problems Speech difficulties More impatient Headaches Infertility Ulcers Nail biting Grinding teeth Low blood sugar High blood sugar Need more sleep Tired but can’t sleep Sudden weight loss Sudden weight gain Low blood pressure … Continue reading

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Diagnosis for GAD General anxiety disorder

According to the diagnostic manual, you have Generalized Anxiety Disorder if: You are excessively anxious, worry about all kinds of things, and find it difficult to control the worry. Along with anxiety and worry, you have at least three of … Continue reading

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Anxiety

Anxiety is the body’s response to fear. It plays a valuable role in self-preservation – the fear of the consequences often prevents us from taking unnecessary risks. Anxiety as a disorder results from the fear response becoming out of proportion … Continue reading

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Drugs that can cause depression

Some prescription drugs can cause depression. Here are some examples: Nytol and other over-the-counter sleeping aids containing diphenhydramine Diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), and other prescription antianxiety medications known as benzodiazepines Medicines prescribed to strengthen the heart such as digitoxin (Crystodigin) … Continue reading

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Relief and common sense for depression

The following techniques are good for getting relief from depression. Try any two of these for a quick relief. Aerobic Exercise: Twenty to thirty minutes of bicycling, swimming, dancing, running, or brisk walking can relieve most common, mild depressions. It … Continue reading

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Positive thinking

Positive Thinking Avoid negative thoughts of powerlessness, dejection, failure, and despair. Chronic stress make us vulnerable to negative suggestion. Learn to focus on positives. Focus on your strengths Learn from the stress you are under Look for opportunities in the … Continue reading

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Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;courage to change the things I can;and the wisdom to know the difference-living one day at a time;enjoying one moment at a time;accepting hardships as the pathway to peace.

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Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety & Depression Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health concerns in our society. They are often experienced as a complex set of emotional and functional challenges. The science of mind-body medicine helps us understand the … Continue reading

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