I have moved several times in my young life - first between neighboring cities in the Midwest, and then I made the big move to New Orleans, Louisiana. I recently moved back to the Midwest, and will soon be relocating to central Japan. Needless to say, every move is no less stressful than the last, especially when it is across the country, or even across the world.
According to several psychologists and medical studies, moving is cited as one of the most stressful life events, next to divorce or a serious illness. Everyone has different reasons for moving, but it
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Do you ever find yourself worrying about a big test, a job interview, personal finances and health, or even family members? These worries are completely normal; however, if your worries become excessive, uncontrollable, or even irrational about these normal stressors, or even every day problems, that may be a sign of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Imagine going to the doctor for a little bump you feel on your body. For someone suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, they assume automatically that the bump must be cancer, and continue to obsess and worry over the bump even after the doctor has said it
Imagine going to the doctor for a little bump you feel on your body. For someone suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, they assume automatically that the bump must be cancer, and continue to obsess and worry over the bump even after the doctor has said it
Hypochondria
Hypochondria is often mentioned in every day conversations and even on television and movies. It is characterized as a laughable condition in which a person simply believes he or she is sick all of the time; however, this condition is much more serious than that, and it deserves attention.
Officially known as hypochondriasis, the condition is defined as “worry over an imagined illness with exaggeration of symptoms, no matter how insignificant, that lasts for at least six months and causes significant distress.” The condition can develop on its own, but most commonly follows generalized anxiety disorder or depression. Rather than
Officially known as hypochondriasis, the condition is defined as “worry over an imagined illness with exaggeration of symptoms, no matter how insignificant, that lasts for at least six months and causes significant distress.” The condition can develop on its own, but most commonly follows generalized anxiety disorder or depression. Rather than
Are You in an Addictive Relationship?
Earlier this week I had an interesting conversation about a condition that is absolutely fascinating, especially to someone who is involved in the dating scene. There is a type of relationship that many people have experienced, but who may not know that it was unhealthy. It is called an addictive relationship, and it can be devastating to your personal emotions, as well as your relationships with others.
In an addictive relationship, one partner is self-centered and focused only on their desires, while the other partner is dependent and other-centered, willing to mirror the other partner. Below I have listed seven
In an addictive relationship, one partner is self-centered and focused only on their desires, while the other partner is dependent and other-centered, willing to mirror the other partner. Below I have listed seven
Suicide Prevention in College
Earlier this week I found myself reading a shocking article in the Mental Health section of the MSNBC website. The title, “Half of college students consider suicide,” was both striking and terrifying.
As a college student myself, the facts presented in the article really hit home for me. I have written about anxiety and stress in college before, so in this article I will focus on things to look for in friends that could be warning signs of suicidal thoughts, and some resources to use for more information on the issue.
Although the article is from 2008, the facts ring true
As a college student myself, the facts presented in the article really hit home for me. I have written about anxiety and stress in college before, so in this article I will focus on things to look for in friends that could be warning signs of suicidal thoughts, and some resources to use for more information on the issue.
Although the article is from 2008, the facts ring true
