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Stress & Anxiety, Hosted by Brenda

Started by Anonymous on July 23, 2008 7:46 PM

Brenda recognizes the role both play in her life. "Stress and anxiety aren't necessarily pleasant company," she says, "but sometimes they teach me a lot about myself and about being out of balance or incongruent. In that case I can call them friends. Stress and Anxiety? Yes...been there, done that, and made the silly T-shirt...LOL. But learned a lot and still growing."

--Brenda

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I feel like I live with perpetual stress. What's the best way to deal with it?

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Consider two strategies. The first is to keep moving. Walking, jogging, running are ancient ways to keep us free from stress. Stress will inevitably ... Read More...

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Anxiety/Depression & Menopause

Started by ThirdAge Adm… on June 24, 2008 5:25 PM

If you have experienced these or other emotional issues since the onset of menopause, this is the place to talk about it.

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Mental Health

Exercise and Your Mental Health

Posted April 28, 2008 12:50 PM

Mental health refers to more than the absence of psychological disease -- it is a continuum and includes growth toward optimum personal potential. Mental health is also a broad concept and includes aspects like depression, anxiety, mood states, cognitive performance and sleep patterns. Feelings of anxiety decrease immediately after exercise and can be reduced with a short burst (five to 10 Read more...

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Mental Health

Do You Have a Social Phobia?

Posted April 28, 2008 12:48 PM

If you have a persistent fear of being watched and judged by others, you might have a social phobia, also called social anxiety. The disorder is characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in daily social situations, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Social phobia can be limited to only one type of situation, such as a fear of speaking to Read more...

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Mental Health

Six Warning Signs of Suicide

Posted April 28, 2008 12:48 PM

Depression is a serious mental illness that can significantly interfere with a person's ability to function. The most severe types of clinical depression are called major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar depression, the depressed phase of bipolar disorder. Symptoms for MDD include a depressed mood or loss of interest in everyday activities that lasts nearly every day for at least two Read more...

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Alternative & Integrative Health

Acupuncture Needles Away Pain and Stress

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

The World Health Organization lists 40 medical conditions that acupuncture may help, including headaches, pain relief, carpal tunnel, sciatica, back pain, infertility, arthritis, nausea, menstrual and menopause issues. And, not only is acupuncture safe, it's also 100 percent natural with minimal to no side effects. Here are some other reasons to try acupuncture: Many patients report no pain Read more...

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Heart Health

What's Behind Addiction?

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

By Helen Phillips David had been a normal, happy child, growing up in an English seaside town. But by the time he was 18, he was miserable, withdrawn and rebellious. He skipped school, got angry when confronted, and stole from family and friends. He had a habit to fuel, and it took up all of his time. He lost sleep, had anxiety attacks, and sometimes got violent when he couldn't get what Read more...

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Alzheimer's

Boomer Poll Shows High Alzheimer's Anxiety

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

A new survey of baby boomers shows anxiety over the specter of Alzheimer's and frustration over slow cures. In releasing the data, patient advocacy group Alliance for Aging Research called for recognition of the brain disease as an urgent national health crisis and urged stepped-up timelines for new therapies. These survey findings underscore the fact that when baby boomers are asked to Read more...

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