Normal healthy people have fears and rituals, such as checking to see if the stove is off several times before leaving the house. The only difference is that people with OCD tend to overdo their rituals to the point that it obstructs with their daily life.
Meditation: Relaxing The Body And The Mind
Meditation is a form of relaxation technique which can offer physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits.
Intoxicating The Young Minds And The Restless Spirits
The effects of media in value formation of the general public is very significant, especially to the youth, who may easily emulate with anything they see, hear or read.
Irrational Fear? Chill Out!
A team of scientists is making some progress in their studies about irrational fear. This knowledge can lead to the development of treatments for major medical problems concerning irrational fear. The normal response for dealing with a real threat is either to flee or fight, but when the threat is unreal, just do the opposite.
Frost-Fingered Fear: Things You Out To Know About Panic Disorders
Panic disorders, despite being a widespread problem, is something that very few people have concrete information on. The untrained have a tendency to mistake panic disorders to be a different problem, only rarely realizing the true nature of the problem. As such, people have to be informed of the symptoms and possible treatments for panic disorders.
Getting A Grip On Your Panic Disorder
The article deals with Panic Disorder, a psychiatric condition that is accompanied by recurring panic attacks and psychological stress. The article cites the different symptoms of panic disorders and discusses some of the ways to cope and treat this psychiatric condition.
Going Cuckoo Over Sleep, Or The Lack Thereof
This article is about the connection of sleeping problems with mental illnesses. It briefly discusses the mechanics of sleep, its function, and characteristics. There are two general kinds of sleeping disorders connected to psychiatric conditions, these are insomnia and hypersomnia. The most commonly related psychiatric illnesses connected to sleeping problems are: general anxiety disorder, depression, adjustment disorder, and panic attacks.
Empowering Children to Overcome Phobia
This article provides information for parents who have children with phobias. It discusses factors that contribute to getting a phobia, and some phobias that are common among children. Fortunately, this kind of anxiety disorder is treatable with the use of different therapy techniques.
Eating Your Way To Better Sexual Health
Most people would cast the notion of eating to improve sexual health and performance as a myth, much like how deodorants
Doctors, Doctor…I am Sick
This article is about the importance of communication between a doctor and the client who is suffering from an anxiety disorder. Discussing your medications with a physician is vital as lives are at stake.
Dogs of War: Psychology In Metal Gear Solid
The Metal Gear Solid is considered one of the best games ever developed by the industry. The extensive cast of characters all exhibit engaging personalities, with some of them having more than a touch of mental instability. However, there are a few characters who have personalities and quirks that stand out more than the rest.
Being The First-Born: The Burden Hardest To Bear
The first-born child is always the one that bears the most burden among the children of a family. It is no surprise, therefore, that some of them slowly lose their sanity because of the expectation that they fear they cannot meet.