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Tuesday, November, 24, 2009
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Comfort Foods

I typically have to write about how not to eat that dessert or treat or large portion or processed food choice.  I have to appeal to health goals and weight goals and counsel people about emotional eating and why exercise needs to be a daily habit, like brushing teeth.  It occurs to me that on a blog site devoted to anxiety and... Read moreChevron

There's Still Time To give a Very Special Gift

I'm not sure why everyone is struggling with their gift list this year.  To me the answer is so obvious it's kind of hitting us all over the head.  We all know someone who is suffering from stress - maybe they can't afford a babysitter to get a little personal free time; maybe they are the caretaker of a loved one with Alzheimer's... Read moreChevron

Being Vulnerable to PTSD May Be a Family Affair

UCLA researchers have studied survivors of catastrophes and they have concluded that a "vulnerability to PTSD, anxiety and depression" seems to clearly run in families.  The study looked at 200 participants from 12 multigenerational families that were exposed to serious earthquakes.  The study participants at the time of observation... Read moreChevron

New Stock Market Terms Provide Laughter...but Stress Is Real

I get e-mails all the time from my well-intentioned friends who want to provide a bit of merriment in the face of serious moments.  Well the newest comic relief is making the rounds and they are indeed, quite funny - new definitions for old financial terms: CEO - Chief embezzlement officer Standard & Poor - Most of our lives, in a... Read moreChevron

Coping with a Serious Illness During the Holidays Can Add Stress

There are reasons enough to be stressed during the holidays, especially this year.  Holiday times are considered "joyous times" and for those struggling with sudden serious illnesses, or chronic debilitating illnesses, unwanted stress can become an accompanying factor.  According to a psychiatrist at the University of Michigan... Read moreChevron

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