Author Archives: JmaC

OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 14, 2016 by JmaC

Definition Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. Signs and Symptoms People with … Continue reading →

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What are the basics of Bipolar Treatment

Posted on April 13, 2016 by JmaC

What are the basics of bipolar disorder treatment? First, before treatment actually starts, you and your doctor must be sure that you don’t have thyroid changes causing your mood problem. This can be done with a simple test called “TSH”, … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis

Posted on April 13, 2016 by JmaC

The “bottom line” of diagnosis If your depressions are complicated; if you have mood swings, but not “mania”, you can still be “bipolar enough” to need a treatment that’s more like the treatments we use in more easily recognized Bipolar … Continue reading →

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Emotional Intelligence Affirmations

Posted on April 13, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am aware of my emotions I am alert to the feelings of those around me I pick up on mood changes in myself and in others I can reason with my emotions My emotions are under … Continue reading →

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Emotional Health Affirmations

Posted on April 13, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am happy with life I am resistant to damaging influence I am contempt with my life I enjoy whatever life throws at me I am able to build strong relationships I recover from unsettling setbacks I … Continue reading →

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FREE AFFIRMATIONS PERSONAL GROWTH

Posted on April 10, 2016 by JmaC

CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS:   Present Tense Affirmations I am in control of my emotions I am always centered and calm I always keep control of myself at all times My mind is focused, clear, and logical I stay calm in … Continue reading →

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FREE AFFIRMATIONS

Posted on April 10, 2016 by JmaC

LET YOUR EMOTIONS OUT:   Present Tense Affirmations I always express my emotions I let others know how I am really feeling I always speak my mind I show the world who I truly am I allow others to see … Continue reading →

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Free Affirmations Personal Growth

Posted on April 10, 2016 by JmaC

ANGER MANAGEMENT:   Present Tense Affirmations I am in control I am calm, focused, and relaxed I remain calm even when under intense stress I have the power to regulate my emotions I always stay calm in difficult or frustrating … Continue reading →

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Stopping Anti Depressants and Bipolar Disorder

Posted on April 10, 2016 by JmaC

Introduction This page used to be entitled Breaking News: Two Psychiatrists Agree on 31 Points!  Hard enough to get agreement on anything important, let alone 31 different items. But on this issue, my colleague Tam Kelly (Fort Collins, CO) and I … Continue reading →

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Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder….

Posted on April 10, 2016 by JmaC

Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder updated 11/2014 Introduction Official word: International Task Force Two ways to have anxiety with bipolar disorder Anxiety as a symptom of Bipolar Disorder Anxiety as a separate condition Summary: treatment implications Introduction Anxiety can be a symptom … Continue reading →

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