Daily Archives: August 20, 2016

How Do Thoughts & Emotions Impact Health?

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Emotions that are freely experienced and expressed without judgment or attachment tend to flow fluidly. On the other hand, repressed emotions (especially fearful or negative ones) can zap mental energy and hope and lead to health problems, such as high … Continue reading →

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2003 S&P Award Winner Creating True Peace

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Book Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat TwitterFacebookLinkPrint “True peace is always possible,” declares Thich Nhat Hanh in this watershed work. “Yet it requires strength and practice, particularly in times of great difficulty. To some, peace and nonviolence are … Continue reading →

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Borderline Personality Disorder and Abandonment

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have issues with abandonment (Common Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms). Last week I terminated therapy with my therapist. I struggled with the decision, as I know that those of us with BPD sometimes blame … Continue reading →

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Different Moods of Anxiety and How to Tame Them

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Anxiety has many different moods; frustratingly, anxiety isn’t a single, simple concept. No one can count on it to be anything other than disruptive and erratic. Perhaps you’ve experienced an all-too-common situation. You’re working hard to manage anxiety. Youranxiety symptoms … Continue reading →

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Genetic Relationships Between Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Abstract There is substantial evidence for partial overlap of genetic influences on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, with family, twin, and adoption studies showing a genetic correlation between the disorders of around 0.6. Results of genome-wide association studies are consistent with … Continue reading →

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