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Eileen Bailey

posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

Deciding About Medication for Anxiety

Anxiety medications help to reduce symptoms, however, they do not cure the anxiety. There are also a number of non-medication treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, that has been shown to be effective for anxiety disorders. Because of this, it is frequently a difficult decision on whether to begin a regimen of... Read more Chevron

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

OCD - Statistics on Underdiagnosis and Undertreatment

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Treatment for OCD normally includes a combination of exposure, or cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication. Most people respond well to these treatments and are able to lead satisfying and productive lives. Many people, however, never... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

Recovery From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

K. Waheed of Virginia started having flashbacks when she was in her twenties. Her “persistent, terrifying” images and memories didn’t always make sense, but afraid that they would harm or even kill her, she checked herself into a psychiatric hospital. That’s where she was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder,... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Diana L Walcutt

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posted 07/19/2008, comments (0)

Breathing Lessons: How to Master Your Stress or Anxiety

Breathing Lessons Do you think you know how to breathe properly? We bet you don't! Ninety percent of the people we ask don't breathe in a way that can help them master their stress. It truly is something that you have to learn and practice, practice, practice for over two weeks before you can get it right!4 x 4 BREATHING EXERCISEThis is called... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (0)

Hypnosis: Awareness within You

The other night I was watching a movie with my family. It was one of those movies where I was completely engrossed in the story. Transfixed. So much so, that I felt transported to the time and place of the movie. Enchanted by the movie’s surroundings and captivated with emotion, it was only feeling the tears streaming down my face that... Read more Chevron

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