November 19, 2012
by Gloria Day
An Uncomfortable and Necessary Journey:“Boundaries” by Cloud and Townsend- Book Review Chapter 2
So as I sat down to read this chapter I actually felt the weight of the world falling in on me. I spent the day juggling a whole bunch of stuff that really was not my priority nor did it fulfil me.
I experienced stress, anxiety, guilt, exhaustion, and physical pain in my back and sh...
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November 15, 2012
by Gloria Day
An Uncomfortable and Necessary Journey: “Boundaries” by Cloud and Townsend-
Book Review Chapter 1
Do you cringe when you hear the word “boundaries”?
Do you struggle with too little time and too many demands on it?
Do you feel isolated, helpless, guilt ridden, and out of control?
Well, I certainly do! AND I am a well-adjusted, educated, well-travelled, successful mid 30&...
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The origins of Thanksgiving have nothing to do with a bunch of Indians and pilgrims sitting down for a bountiful feast of turkey. In reality although the settlers with pale faces had been bothering the Indians in addition to giving them many new diseases they had never had were starving by this time. The Indians took pity on them and brought them some corn and fish. Thanksgiving has a lot of emoti...
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October 23, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
Having claustrophobia can cause many problems in one’s life depending on the severity of the phobia. There are ways to cope with this condition though and that is what I would like to talk about today.
What is Claustrophobia?
Claustrophobia is considered to be a phobia but can also be classified as an anxiety disorder. This is because someone w...
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September 25, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
If you are like me (and so many others in the world) and have driving anxiety you know how horrible it can be to be behind the wheel of a car when these anxious feeling kick in. Knowing what your triggers are and having a plan to overcome panic associated with your anxieties is the key to staying safe and possibly overcoming your fears altogether.
Trigg...
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September 4, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Coping With Your OCD
As someone who suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder I understand how frustrating it can be to deal with. Each night I lie down in my bed and get comfortable and I am not there for one minute before I wonder if I have turned off the oven or if all the doors are locked. I obsess over small things like if my cat’s water bowl is full or if the closet ...
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WHAT IS ANXIETY?
To understand anxiety, let’s look at fear first. Fear is a protective mechanism and an appropriate reaction to a real danger. Anxiety is a reaction to a perceived danger or threat and becomes a problem when magnified out of proportion. Some of the symptoms that may be experienced with excessive anxiety are:
panic and fear
sleep problems
obsessive thoughts
heart palp...
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April 19, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon
Theravive.com Contributor
When a breakup occurs, picking up the pieces of our life can be a daunting task. It may seem impossible to imagine feeling “normal” again. The pain associated with a breakup can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, lonely and sad.
No matter the cause of the breakup, it disrupts your life in ways that are unsettling. However, there are w...
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April 5, 2010
by Christie Hunter
By Debra Bacon Theravive.com Contributor
Time becomes our taskmaster
Living in a society where our time is invaded at every turn, whether from cell phones, faxes, computers, skype, IMs, text, or other signals crossing our sphere, burnout is a real concern.
Burnout occurs when what you are doing, just doesn’t work for you anymore. Your once enthusiastic approach to a task now drains you, or f...
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March 29, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon
Theravive.com Contributor
Relationships, hormones and pressures
Teenage years are challenging for the teen and parents. Maintaining an open and communicative relationship with your teen is vital as they move through adolescence.
Hormonal changes, mood swings and peer pressure are a part of the growth process, however, it is important to be aware of subtle, and overt signs that...
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