More and more new diseases, epidemics and even a pandemic in the world … So many proofs that life is dangerous. Especially if you suffer from hypochondria. There are several options on how to beat it and stay calm. – Stay offline. Stop googling your symptoms. Dr. Google isn’t the one who never lies. –…
The conflict itself is neither good nor bad. It’s just a point in time to see what went the wrong way. The silence can be much more dangerous for your relations than any conflict. Today we will talk about the skills that are helpful in conflict management. 1. Communication. You should both talk the way…
There are countless stigmas and misconceptions about depression. Find out what is true and what is false, and begin helping yourself, or a loved one today. Myth 1: Hard Work Beats Depression. For a mild case of the blues, this may indeed help, but depression is a different animal. Overworking can be a sign of…
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. It can occur when you experience long-term stress in your job, or when you have worked in a physically or emotionally draining role for a long time. It’s important to make the effort to recover properly from burnout. To do this, try the following strategies: Think…
It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after trauma, yet most people recover from initial symptoms naturally. Those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD. It can sound like: – My life stopped after being raped. I am haunted…
HELP YOURSELF TO REACH YOUR GOAL self-motivation How hard do you push yourself to get things done? Self-motivation is the force that keeps pushing us to go on – it’s our internal drive to achieve, produce, develop, and keep moving forward. The good news is that you can train it like a muscle. There…
Childhood trauma impacts adults even if they are not aware of it. They can cause problems with sleeping, eating, anger, and attention. Because of childhood emotional trauma, we may have learned to hide parts of ourselves. Today we will focus on four ways childhood emotional trauma impacts us as adults: The False Self Victimhood Thinking Passive-Aggressiveness Passivity Each of…
Have you ever heard about winter blues? According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, research suggests that between 2% and 3% of the general population may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), while another 15% will have a less severe experience called the “winter blues.” If you feel like you are one of these 15%, try to do the…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. It sounds like: – After an accident, I can no longer drive a car. When I…
Hypochondria or health anxiety is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness. It’s a tricky problem that needs professional help. We have already talked about the ways to recognize it. And what else could you do to help your friend? – Encourage them to participate in…