In order to help us to recognize and understand what we might feel, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross has introduced a five-step mourning model in her book Mourning and the Mourning Process. The model suggests that people … Read more
Panic attacks can occur at any time, but the potential to have one can worry those with panic disorder about when the next will occur. Panic attacks are usually characterized by a sense of loss … Read more
Postponement is a bad habit that can cripple us, frustrate us and be a source of no productivity. When we hesitate, we find distractions, postpone things, hide important work and hide it from ourselves. Instead … Read more
Fluoxetine (floo – ox – eh – teen) is a commonly prescribed antidepressant and is one of the most common antidepressants available in the US. Fluoxetine is an active ingredient in many prescription drugs, including … Read more
If you have never heard of fibromyalgia, the disorder causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. Widespread pain associated with fibromyalgia is usually described as constant, dull pain that occurs on all sides of … Read more
Often referred to as Indian Winter cherry or Indian ginseng, this powerful herb is used in a variety of ailments. This small shrub plant with yellow flowers is one of the most widely used herbs … Read more
Social anxiety disorders and social phobias are more than just shyness or occasional nervousness. Social anxiety is characterized by concern for social situations and the fear of being judged or questioned by others. A social … Read more
Someone who has been the victim of threatening violence or injury or harm can develop a mental health problem called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People with PTSD experience PTSD when they are exposed to events … Read more
Depression or major depressive disorder is a common and serious illness that negatively affects the way we feel, think, act in any way. Depression causes a loss of interest in activities that once were fun, … Read more
Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental illness characterized by obsessions that lead to obsessive compulsive behavior. People make a habit of checking and locking the front door, wearing their lucky socks, or any … Read more