Separation Anxiety

Have empty nest syndrome? Discover what one woman learned...

How to Choose a Therapist

Getting a recommendation from a close family member or friend is probably the best way to obtain a therapist. Not unlike medical doctors all therapists have a particular field in which they specialize. Some may be good at one field and not at another, so matching the right doctor with the best patient is very important. Many times your general practitioner will can refer you to a good therapist. They would know who has a specialty on the field you may need.

Tips On Improving Your Memory

Have you ever castigated yourself for failing to remember almost everything that would have made your life better? Like that one occasion when you just stared at your boss' wife while she was talking to you, just because you forgot that she was the Number One man's wife? This cost you your promotion and would have caused you your job if not for some saving graces like your former job performance rate.

10 Helpful Tips in Gaining Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem can lead to various problems in someone's career, relationships and personal life. Low self-esteem can easily be transformed into depression which can further affect one's metal, physical and social disposition.

Post Traumatic Stress- What To Watch For!

Has someone that you love experienced a traumatic event recently? Do you want to help them but you do not know how to begin? Here are ten ways to deal with post traumatic stress.

Anxiety and Panic Attacks - Is Breathing the Cause?

Research has shown that it is often the misinterpretation of the bodily symptoms of rapid breathing that incite a panic attack through fear of the symptoms. So yes, breathing and panic attacks are closely related, some say it is hyperventilating that causes the attack and some say it is the fear of the symptoms of hyperventilating that causes the attack.

Understanding Panic Attack Symptoms

Are you concerned that you may suffer from panic attacks? Take the time to find out what you need to know to identify the source of your symptoms.

Attention Deficit Disorder and Treatment Techniques

The neurological attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is characterized by hyperactivity and inattentiveness in those who suffer from it. Manifesting in early childhood, ADHD symptoms include forgetfulness, distractibility, and an inability to control impulses. Without hyperactivity or spurts of often uncontrollable energy, the disorder can be referred to as ADD, or attention deficit disorder. Both ADHD and ADD are not incurable, however, and research seeking to understand attention deficit disorder and treatment techniques is constantly finding ways to improve the lives of those who have the disorder.

How to Recognize the Different Autism Types

You may hear autism referred to as a PDD. This stands for Pervasive Development Disorder, and is a blanket term for the many different autism types.

Distinguishing the Symptom of Bipolar Disorder

When an illness will strike you or a loved one, one can never tell, however, being capable of recognizing a symptom of bipolar disorder is simple and could help you some day.

Is It Alzheimer's or Normal Middle Age Memory Loss?

Isn't it frustrating to walk into a room and wonder what you were going to do there? Can't remember the name of that guy you had lunch with yesterday? You've know him a long time! Usually if you just relax your mind for a few minutes it will come to you. But what if it doesn't? Are you in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?

What you Need to Know about Panic Attack Symptoms

Have you experienced one or more panic attack symptoms? If so, find out what you need to know to recover from panic attacks.

Stress And Your Diet

Studies involving the effects and outcomes of nutrition are difficult to accurately assess and interpret at best... as the most current study seems to contradict earlier ones. However, over the years, the common thread between nutrition and stress is that a well balanced diet is an ally in reducing the amount of stress.