How do we accept the hardships that life throws at us? How do we face harsh realities without running away or despairing? How do we deal with losses, changes and problems that life and sometimes people throw at us? Have you ever had the experience of being diagnosed with a serious illness? What was your reaction? Find out how to walk through the 5 steps that help you to deal with a tough diagnosis or any other hardship coming along.
Should We Use Medication for Mental Disorders?
Many wonder whether, when faced with mental suffering such as profound sadness, excessive anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc., they should seek drug treatment or psychotherapy. To resolve this issue, we need to understand a number of factors and attitudes that will help us find an answer to this question. Read more in this article.
5 Steps to Prevent Alzheimer´s
In the United States, there are around 6,200,000 people aged 65 and over with Alzheimer’s disease. Almost two thirds are women. This means that the disease is almost twice as common in women compared to men. But why? And are we at the mercy of our genes, or can we do something to prevent the development of Alzheimer? Find the answers in this article!
How to Nourish Your Brain
Eating healthy is in. Many try to jump on the healthy bandwagon in one way or the other. But it is more than a trend, it is vital for our health. Modern research reveals more and more links between diet and mood. Let’s take a look at how good nutrition can help your brain to function better and contribute to better mental health.
Developing Trust in Relationships to Control Stress
Trust is the bedrock upon which meaningful relationships are built. It’s the invisible thread that weaves together intimacy, security, and happiness. But what happens when this foundation crumbles? When doubt, suspicion, and fear creep into your life, how do you rebuild trust and find peace? It is surely a very stressful experience when the foundations for a stable relationship are crumbling apart. In this article we delve into the complexities of trust, exploring the signs of mistrust, its potential causes, and practical steps toward healing and restoration.
5 Steps for Controlling Your Emotions
Do you have good emotional control or do you lose yourself easily? Do you want to know how to acquire or improve your self-control? Emotional control is a crucial skill that everyone should acquire. Find out the 5 steps that can get you on the right track to develop the skill of emotional control in your life.
4 Techniques for Resolving Conflicts Without Stress
Today we’re going to look at ideas on how to manage emotions in your relationships so that they are more effective in marriage, in the extended family, in your religious community, or at work. Some people, when dealing with conflicts, may unleash words and feelings, have attitudes that hurt and make everything worse. While others may repress their emotions, not say or do what might have been important to say or do, and act to resolve the conflict. Learn 4 essential techniques that will help you to resolve conflicts without stressing you out or straining your relationships.
How to Face the Truth about Your Flaws
Why are we often blinded by our own shortcomings? The reason is this: We become what causes us the least pain. But how can we understand the fact that authoritarian, abusive people become what causes them the least pain? Find out in this article why we develop a blind spot for our own flaws and how we can deal with a difficult person that cannot see any need for change.
Help to Combat the Rise of Suicide
The incidence of suicide has increased. The act of killing oneself has to do mainly with depression, but also with other types of mental distress. The incidence of depression has grown worldwide. Unfortunately, from 2005 to 2015, the presence of this mood disorder, depression, increased by 18.4%. 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression, and around 800,000 people die by suicide each year, with suicide being the second leading cause of death during the second and third decades of life. Let us talk about suicide, what is causing it, and how to help somebody who is struggling with suicidal thoughts.
The Transforming Power of Forgiveness – Corrie ten Boom
The story of Corrie ten Boom is of a person who left a positive mark in history through her story of suffering and forgiveness. Learn the impact that true forgiveness can have on your life!
Boderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a serious personality disorder characterized by emotional dysregulation, extreme thinking and chaotic relationships. Those suffering from this mental disorder have various psychiatric symptoms, such as unstable and reactive moods, identity problems, feelings of irreality and depersonalization. There is a tendency towards impulsive and, especially, self-destructive behavior, manipulation, blackmail, suicidal behavior, and chronic feelings of emptiness and boredom. Find out what causes this disorder, what are the symptoms and how to overcome it for good.
Binge Eating, Anorexia and Bulimia
Today we are going to talk about eating disorders and you might think, “‘But I have nothing to do with it, I don’t suffer from that”. If you do not have this problem, take the opportunity to learn about it and help someone who does. Not much is being said about eating disorders. Learn more about the causes of eating disorders and what can be done about them.