Just as you don’t have to call your physician for every little ache, pain, and sniffle, you don’t have to run to your doctor because you’re feeling a little depressed. Of course, if you’re severely depressed or are considering harming yourself, call your doctor right away. Take a quick survey of your life. You might have a good reason to feel depressed. Therapy and a daily … [Read more...] about Feeling Depressed? 10 Things You Can Try Before Calling Your Doctor
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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Writing Therapy to Enhance Personal Growth
What do you do when you’re feeling sad or low? Maybe you reach out to friends or stay in bed watching your favorite series on TV. Have you ever considered turning to writing as a therapy? Studies have shown that those who write about their most traumatic or stressful experiences experience better health outcomes. The stories we tell ourselves give us meaning in our … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Using Writing Therapy to Enhance Personal Growth
A 5-Minute Guide to Sleep Restriction Therapy
If you’re tossing and turning throughout the night, sleep restriction therapy may sound like the last thing you’d want to try. However, it’s a method that’s been successful for many patients. The concept started with Arthur Spielman, a neurologist who specialized in sleep disorders. It’s mostly used with patients who remain awake for much of the night. Reducing the time that … [Read more...] about A 5-Minute Guide to Sleep Restriction Therapy
The Art Therapy Approach to Reducing Stress
If you find doodling relaxing, there’s science that supports your opinion. A number of studies suggest that art therapy and other creative activities can have positive effects on your brain, including stress reduction. For example, some research has found that making art or just visiting an art museum can lower stress hormones like cortisol. Other studies say that sculpting … [Read more...] about The Art Therapy Approach to Reducing Stress
What You Need to Know About Love Addiction
How do you feel when you’re not in a relationship? Have you ever felt the fear of being alone or rejected? Do you lose interest in things you enjoy when you enter a relationship? A growing body of research is starting to show that romantic love can be addictive. Love addicts are addicted to the rush of that initial romance, but never develop to what love truly is - presence, … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Love Addiction