Friday, October, 23, 2009

Self Esteem Statistics

Author offers help and hope for claustrophobia

October 03, 2008

Psychotherapist Andrea Perry has written a book called Claustrophobia: Finding Your Way Out about her own experiences with the condition in an effort to offer help and hope to other people who are claustrophobic. Statistics show that 10 percent of the population experiences claustrophobia, a condition that can severely limit mobility, interfere with work and leisure activities, and undermine self-esteem. One expert called Perry's book '...a superb contribution to our understanding of this compl... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

ADHD and Anxiety

By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health Expert

As my son grows and develops, certain challenges become a barrier to his happiness and success, and... Read more »

Choosing After School Activities

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Although once considered a school day disorder, parents of children with ADHD will tell you that... Read more »

Erectile dysfunction and obesity

By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...significant role in the psychology of erection. Low self esteem from being overweight will give... Read more »

You Are Not Your Illness

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

I frequently talk with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain patients who suffer from low... Read more »

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Health Guide

ADHD: Tips for Improving Your Child's Self-Esteem

...process and can take a great deal of time, but it can be done. Tips to Help Raise Your Child’s Self Esteem 1) Listen to how you speak to your child. Do you tend to criticize,... Read more »

ADHD: Tips for Improving Your Self-Esteem

...process and can take a great deal of time, however, it can be done. Tips for Increasing Your Self Esteem 1) Decide that you are willing and ready to change the image you have of... Read more »

Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »

Social phobia

...Alternative Names Phobia - social Prevention Taking measures to improve your self esteem can be helpful. Social skills training may be helpful. Read more »

Stop Smoking Tips- Use Positive Reinforcement Lists

When I was struggling to quit smoking, I found it helpful to write down all the reasons I wanted to stay smoke-free and carry that list with me. These statements were little nuggets of positive... Read more »

Images

Breast Examination Breast Self Exam

Find out how to manually inspect your breasts while standing.... Read more »

Medications

Daytrana TD Uses and How to Use

Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,... Read more »

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Sports May Not Benefit Everyone

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Contrary to popular belief, sports may not benefit everyone. According to two studies, the effects of playing a sport differ between children growing... Read summary »

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