Our Great Teachers: Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety
Those feelings of illness, fatigue or panic are your friend, saving you from delivering yourself into ruin.
Freedom from Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks
When I was 9 years old, I experienced my first panic attack, and at 27, my last. Decades later, I […]
What is the Meaning of Life?
You are not alone. Everyone experiences despair and needs help getting to a brighter place, so you are not a freak or a loser. You are a tender human being who needs some loving attention paid to your thought processes right now.
Paralyzed by Fear
Stress is a pressure that the body and mind endure, which, over time, can create compound issues, including but not limited to panic disorder, asthma, allergies, and heart and stroke risks.
Panic Stricken
It all began when I was 9 years old and I choked on a piece of meat. Fortunately, my Dad, […]
Every Winter do you feel S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Depression Disorder)?
It’s January. Christmas is over. New Years is past. The days are short, the weather cold. With much of winter yet ahead and the overwhelming urge to remain indoors in the warmth, physical exercise is not foremost on most people’s agendas. Crawling back into bed is a lot more appealing, this time of year.
What some are experiencing at this time, physicians call “Seasonal Affective Disorder,” or SAD. It is a form of depression that affects countless individuals annually. Lethargy, listlessness, lack of motivation, sadness, overwhelmedness, fatigue, and crankiness/annoyance include some of the more common symptoms of SAD.
Full Catastrophe Melt-Down
When Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Full Catastrophe Living popped into my Amazon mailbox, the title didn’t just pique my interest; it reached out and grabbed me by the throat!
The Perils of Autopilot
A couple of weeks back, a pilot of a commercial airliner, while in flight, experienced cardiac arrest and died. With […]
Could You Have Adult ADD or ADHD?
Good question. Before you jump and say, “No, I couldn’t have ADD/ADHD because I am not hyperactive,” bear in mind […]
The Doorstep to Happiness
When I was young child, I was playing at my mother’s feet as she was ironing. Curious about what she […]
Singer-Songwriter Dan Hill Speaks Candidly On Mental Health
In a recent MacLeans Magazine article (October 14, 2010), Dan Hill (“Sometimes When We Touch”) shares openly about his and […]
ADHD vs ADD
In summary, it is no sin to use the terms interchangeably, though for a greater defining of an apparent hyperactive component, you may do well to describe the person as having ADHD. All ADD and ADHD persons have difficulty regulating their attention, but not all have a visible hyperactivity component.
Spiritual Mindfulness Meditation
Because you paid attention, moment-by-moment to what the other person was really saying, you will have a greater recall of the relevant details of their life, because auto-pilot is disengaged. Is this not what God calls us to do, to have deep love and concern for others, enough that we involve our minds in what matters to them?
Getting Rid of Clutter in 5 Minutes
Organization for the home results in organization for the mind, which, wondrously, reduces symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Special Needs Parents
As the parent of a child with special needs, I soon discovered that my child was not the only one with the special needs. Looking after my own well-being has required time and careful planning to ensure my strength and stamina would endure through times of turbulence…