Addiction has always been considered to be a disease of both the mind and the body. Nowadays, the term addiction is most commonly associated with drug abuse. In the United States, there is a growing number of individuals who are suffering from this disease. According to a report released by the National Household Survey on… Read More »
Having certain feelings are natural. Good and bad feelings like loving or hating someone and fear or anxiety are reactionary. Such feelings guide the body to react through facial expression. Activities are performed under emotional influence. They are beneficial and harmful depending upon the nature of your emotional bent. When negative feelings turn stern their… Read More »
Kim West, LCSW-C, known to her clients as The Sleep Lady®, has developed an alternative and effective approach to helping children learn to gently put themselves to sleep without letting them “cry it out”—an option that is not comfortable for many parents. Essential reading for any tired parent, or any expectant parent who wants to… Read More »
Panic disorder is diagnosed when the patient exhibits symptoms of extreme panic or anxiety when there is no cause for it. It can occur from up to 10 minutes to a few hours. The most intense panic reaction is within the first ten minutes of the attack. Panic or anxiety disorder is caused by hyperthyroidism,… Read More »