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How to Recognise a Panic Attack: 8 Common Symptoms

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:20:36 +0000

Panic attacks can strike at random and for seemingly no reason. Here are some symptoms to help recognize a panic attack.

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Understanding Depersonalisation Disorder

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:58:13 +0000

A generally unknown condition, Depersonalisation Disorder is almost as common as OCD. It's symptoms can resemble depression and anxiety, but extends to a feeling of being outside of one's mind and/or body.

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder: My Enemy in the Mirror.

Stacey — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:34:36 +0000

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a serious condition which affects how an individual perceives their physical appearance. Many people suffer in silence and so this piece seeks to highlight the symptoms and treatment options for those seeking help with BDD. There are individuals in our communities who are suffering in silence from an emotionally painful psychological disorder called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). This condition is typified by an individual’s excessive preoccupation and obsession with a perceived imaginary or minor flaw in his or her physical appearance.

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Psychological Impact of Facebook – Harmful or Beneficial?

Stacey — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:54:50 +0000

Facebook allows individuals to post “status updates” on their “wall” in order to inform Facebook friends about their daily thoughts, actions and feelings. It has been found that university students commonly express symptoms correlated with depression, through Facebook statuses. This means that Facebook could be a good resource for identifying individuals who may be depressed.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Phobias – What is it and Can it Help?

Stacey — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:00:02 +0000

With specific phobias, treatment often entails the learning of the nature of the fear; cognitive work that helps to introduce different thoughts and alter previous misconceptions of the feared object or situation; and systematic imaginal and in vivo exposure to the feared object or situation.

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What is Burnout? Symptoms and Tips for Burnout/Stress

Stacey — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:31:24 +0000

Most people will have experienced stress from time to time. This may be due to redundancy, marital problems or even something positive such as going on holiday. Yet, persistent and prolonged stress can lead to “burnout”.You may feel like all of your energy has disappeared along with your interest and motivation, leaving you feeling hopeless and with nothing more to give.

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New Parents: Help & Tips from a Psychologist

Stacey — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:02:14 +0000

Whether you are a single parent, a stay at home parent, or if your partner is frequently away; it can be very hard to adapt to the life changing event of a new addition to the family.You may think that feeling this way makes you a bad parent but be reassured in the fact that this is perfectly natural and you are not alone! There are plenty of ways you can try and beat the blues.

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Personality Disorders (PD) and Treatment for Personality Disorder

Stacey — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:59:26 +0000

For some of us, parts of our personality develop in such a way that makes it difficult for us to live with ourselves and other people, resulting in a diagnosis of personality disorder. These disorders are highly distressing for both the individual and their loved ones, who may find the subsequent behaviour unexpected and even offensive. Yet, these disorders remain some of the most controversial of all psychiatric diagnoses.....

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How to Deal with Anger – Anger Management Techniques.

Stacey — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:20:44 +0000

Rush hour travel, computer crashes and problematic relationships are all aspects of modern day living that can tip us over the edge, resulting varying shades of anger. Yet, this perfectly healthy emotion can sometimes become a destructive and controlling element of both our own lives and those closest to us. By acknowledging this issue and by seeking to understand anger further, you have made the important first step towards regaining health and happiness.

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What is Anxiety Counselling?

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Anxiety can be a normal response to threatening situations. But often anxious feelings produce unpleaseant side-effects of sweating, tension, panic and avoidance-behaviour. If left untreated, anxiety can cause wider difficulties in relationships, at work, and in general mood levels. Psychotherapy and counselling can help by exploring the root causes of anxiety and the factors that maintain anxiety problems.

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