The term “nervous breakdown” may be loose and non-medical, but still somewhat useful and descriptive. If it is extreme enough, the experience may get called a psychosis. One of the things that intrigued me in the story below is the symptom of “word salad” – which the Wikipedia page on Schizophasia explains is “confused, and [...]
HealthNewsDigest. “Garden variety” stressors aside, it’s no wonder anxiety is our nation’s number one mental health disorder. Natural disasters, terrorism, financial collapse, pandemics, crime, and war threaten the security of our homes and family. It’s a disorder that millions of people suffer from, but few talk about. “If you walk down the street on any [...]
One of my stereotypes has been that athletes, especially men, are “tough” – physically and emotionally “less sensitive” and less vulnerable to mental health challenges. Not true, of course. Like many sterotypes tend to be, my presumptions have been based on common media depictions of athletes I’ve seen over the years – mainly the occasional [...]
Is it always a good idea to do the best you can do? Moreover, can we ever be sure that it’s really our best? These questions came up recently in a therapy session and catalyzed my looking more deeply into the nature and implications of this common expression. The man with whom I was working [...]
From a podcast by All in the Mind, presented by Natasha Mitchell, ABC Radio National and Radio Australia. Neuro-endocrinologist Bruce McEwen: Well I think the best way to start is to talk about the different ways we think of stress. There is positive stress when you rise to a challenge and generally are exhilarated because [...]
There are probably millions of highly sensitive people around the world who are working in situations where they are being watched when they work. Some choose to perform in various ways – as actors, musicians, speakers. Many years ago, I was a customer service rep, taking calls – often complaints – from cell phone customers. [...]
In her article, 27 Tips For Navigating College As a Highly Sensitive Person, Andrea Runyan discusses how sensitive students can manage the stresses of housing, emotional life, parties, eating, studying, professors and friends. College is a crucial time in life and doing well, both in classes and in general life, can have large ramifications for [...]
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ScienceDaily People who spend a lot of time browsing the Internet are more likely to show depressive symptoms, according to the first large-scale study of its kind in the West by University of Leeds psychologists. Researchers found striking evidence that some users have developed a compulsive internet habit, whereby they replace real-life social interaction with [...]
In her article, 9 Holiday Depression Busters, Theresa Borchard shows how to keep stress levels low and depression and anxiety at bay over the holidays. Her 9 tips run from the serious “Avoid Toxic People,” and “Make Your Own Traditions,” to the seemingly frivolous, but ingenious, “Travel With Polyester, Not Linen.” Here’s a sample: #9: [...]
Chocolate could be more than just a welcome distraction, especially from holiday stress. It may have a calming effect on our anxiety. An ounce and a half a day keeps the stress away According to Dark Chocolate: The New Antianxiety Drug, by Dr. Mercola, “the use of chocolate as a cure for emotional stress has [...]
The holidays are a time for giving, right? With a hectic schedule, family gatherings I might prefer to avoid, and an economy gone south, what I feel like doing is giving up My cat has revved up his sleep schedule to 18 hours a day, and I was about to join him when Elaine Aron [...]
“Is there anything you dread about this holiday season? Do you have fears, anxiety or insecurity around seeing family members or others who don’t value you? Are you afraid of what might happen this year, or are reminded of past letdowns, abuse, or losses?” If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions you’ll benefit [...]
If you are among the twenty percent or so of us who are highly sensitive, you may find holiday shopping scenes less and less appealing, and more stressful. Thanks to Google alerts for “highly sensitive people” I found this stimulating post on the topic, from The Highly Sensitive Christian blog. Here is an excerpt: Six [...]
Deepak Chopra is author of Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul. Video from Wilddivine.com. “The exercises in Healing Rhythms affect not only the longevity of your life, but the quality of your life.” Andrew Weil M.D., Complementary Health Practitioner. “Leading the way… Games that promote health.” BusinessWeek Related : Meditation and mindfulness articles Stress articles [...]
Trying to keep too many projects going at once – doing too much multitasking – is not only likely to decrease our real productivity, but also increase stress and anxiety. As Laurie A. Sheppard writes in her article Curse of the Creatives: “If you feel driven, yet overwhelmed by the many diverse life goals you’re [...]
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Site author: Douglas Eby, M.A./Psychology, is a writer and researcher on the psychology of creative expression and personal growth, especially for high ability adults. He is publisher of the Talent Development Resources series of sites.
