Depression and Antidepressants

In the last 20 years, the use of antidepressants increased 10 fold, making antidepressants the most prescribed medications. Why? The reasons may surprise you. The information I share with you today comes from scientific research, scholarly papers, and clinical studies.

Knowledge is power. Understand what depression is and what it is not. Be aware of how antidepressants . . . → Read More: Depression and Antidepressants

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Did you know that people are afraid of success because they assume that by becoming successful they set themselves up as targets for hostility or jealousy? This is particularly difficult for someone with a strong need to achieve, but an equally strong fear that their success will be rejected by friends or family, which is hurtful . . . → Read More: Did you know that …

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Did you know that people who receive hypnotherapy together with behavioral therapy are much more successful at effecting change and maintaining the positive effect over time? In my clinical practice with hypnosis for stress management clients learn a new response to stressors, especially in emotion-focused forms of coping. Attitudes and emotions change from doubt, guilt, and . . . → Read More: Did you know that …

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Did you know that children view pets as close family members and special friends from whom they receive a special kind of companionship, comfort, and esteem support? According to research with 7-8 year olds, children form relationships with all pets, but the most significant relationships are with cats and dogs.

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Did you know that stress hardiness is a combination of courage and coping strategies that turn stressful life situations into opportunities for personal growth? Courage grows out of fear and is considered to be a natural part of mature adult development, together with humility, acceptance of surprise, and self-exploration. There is always uncertainty in life, and . . . → Read More: Did you know that …

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Did you know that science is able to explain why emotions are felt in the body and prove that emotions, consciousness, immunity, health, and disease are connected?

The body contains tiny chemical substances (neuropeptides) through which emotions and consciousness are experienced. These tiny “things” form an information network inside the body. They send signals, travel around, and . . . → Read More: Did you know that …

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According to the “triangular theory of love” there are three stages of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment? During each stage, we experience different feelings such as trust, longing, and passion. Couples who experience a combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment are said to have complete love. Do you have . . . → Read More: Did you know that …

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Media play an important role in aggression? Individuals who act out violently in their lives are oftentimes inspired by something they saw in a movie, a game, or on the Internet. Research shows that young adults who view a lot of violent media content are more likely to desensitize and demonstrate aggression. The physical, emotional, and . . . → Read More: Did you know that …