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In the age of digital communication, it only seemed a natural progression to move health services onto our laptops and smartphones. Whilst many people moan about their local doctor wanting an initial telephone call over a physical meeting, as to save time and money, it appears that communicating online for therapy is highly welcomed. Perhaps this is something to do with the nature of therapy – that many people are shy about it, perhaps even...

5 Strategies to Get Out of a Trauma loop “What causes us to suffer from anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a traumatic event in our lives?” “Is there a physical aspect to it, or is it just mentally driven?” Answers to these concerns may lie in a better understanding of the limbic system and the trauma loops. Inflammatory and Immune Responses It’s easy to see how the limbic system, which is composed of...

Mental wellness goes hand-in-hand with physical health. It’s important because it involves your psychological, emotional, and social life, affecting your choices, relationships with others, and stress management. However, anxiety disorders might come knocking at one’s door when one faces some problems and stresses in life, making it harder to get over the matter. Symptoms may include feeling fear and nervousness, sweating, panic, and fast heart rate when you have an anxiety disorder. It’d be best...

An estimated 1 in every 100 adults suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Because not all forms of this condition present themselves the same way, it can be difficult to diagnose. Knowing the different types of OCD and their related symptoms can help you recognize the warning signs of OCD and take the necessary steps toward diagnosis. What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable and irrational...

The world has had to deal with its fair share of pandemics over the years. Some of the more recent ones include the Russian flu of 1899 to 1890, which killed over 1 million people. Spanish flu followed shortly after, from 1918 to 1920. Its impact was heavy, resulting in over 50 million fatalities. Others are the Asian flu, Hong Kong flu, and SARS. The Coronavirus pandemic came like a tornado, wiping everything in its...

Earth is already feeling the negative consequences of global warming. Rising sea levels, increases in natural disasters, droughts, shifting temperatures… The list of impacts on the planet grows on a daily basis. Yet there may be more, unforeseen consequences to all of us who call it home. There have been many studies linked to increased anxiety about the current state of the planet, with climate change causing worry about the future and how increasing temperatures...

Traumatic events can take many forms. They are certainly unexpected and totally jarring. They can happen while you’re: Jogging around the neighborhood when a car suddenly spins out of its lane and crashes a few feet away from you. Getting home one evening only to feel a cold gun or sharp knife pointed at your side while a stranger takes your belongings. Grocery shopping on a weekday with your kids when a huge explosion occurred...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an approach to mental health treatment that is effective with various problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This therapy is based on how you think, feel, and act. Technically, your thoughts determine your feelings and behavior. The good news is that cbt therapists can help you change these negative thoughts, which will improve your emotional state and behavior. This can help you function better and feel better. Here...