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04.18.08
Posted in School of Psychology at 1:16 pm by admin
Depression and anxiety is said to be the cause of uncontrolled anger. When a person is constantly worried about things they have no control over it often causes depression. If you feel , there is no hope you can be feeling low.
If you feel that your world is falling apart and you are probably thinking negative, maybe angry and this can lead to depression and anxiety. First, let us take a look at your symptoms. Do you feel like you are going out of your mind? Uncontrolled anger outbursts at any opportunity ?
Do you feel like someone is out to get you? Do you think people view you as a crazy person? If you are suffering any one or all of these symptoms or thoughts then you could be in the process of suffering anxiety and depression.
You will probably explode,and your anger bursts. Review all the problem areas carefully to see if there are answers to your problems. Reviewing often opens doors to resources you may have overlooked. If you feel like someone is out to get you then you might have a chemical imbalance or a mental illness.
Why not visit a mental health expert to learn more about your symptoms and find a way to gain control. Anxiety and depression will play tricks with your mind and sometimes your thinking is a result of a chemical imbalance. Remember that most people have their own problems and won’t be wondering too much about you !
When you walk into a room and think that people are staring at you, you might want to remember that people observe things around them, doing exactly the same and feeling much the same. When times are difficult it does not mean it is the end of the world although sometimes it may seem this way.
If you are struggling to pay bills, fighting to hold a family together, or having difficulty with your children then remember we all have this problem at some time in our lives. Are your children driving you to angry outbursts ? Take a break, or exercise. This relieves stress that leads to anxiety, depression and anger.
Don not worry about the things you have or do not have control over. If you have problems, the answers are within you. If you are struggling to reach goals then you might want to break your goals down to smaller segments and work slowly to achieve. If you set goals within reason, you will succeed.It is important to pamper your self each day.
Learn some coping relaxation response techniques that benefit both your mind and body. If you feel overwhelmed, you might want to inhale and exhale breaths for up to 10 counts. Curl up on a couch and watching a favorite movie,let your thoughts go.
Focus on what you are doing instead of worrying about what you are not doing. This often clears the mind and helps you to relax. If you subject your self to anger, you will most likely have difficulties for the remaining of your life until you learn to take control of your emotions. Remember uncontrolled anger can be a sign of depressive illness.
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04.07.08
Posted in School of Psychology at 5:21 pm by admin
In Western cultures we use all manner of jargon to communicate. Especially sports analogies. How many times have you used…
- let’s get this project over the goal line.
- the deadline is here, throw a Hail Mary Pass.
- this will not be a slam dunk.
- we need a full court press on this!
- there is no “I” in Team.
- that is a sticky wicket.
- is that par for the course?
- where is the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat?
- we are in extra innings.
- it isn’t over until it’s over.
How many times have you seen that look of confusion or the blank stare on the face of someone with a different culture? How many times have you provided instruction and then discovered that your employees still don’t understand? Could you be using jargon to instruct?
Western politics, corporate boardrooms and the guy next door all use these to communicate. But how does that translate across cultures? As Americans we tend to think the rest of the world is on the “same page” (anther one!) as us. Unfortunately, in this global economy, that is far from the truth.
Errors in communication can cost you the “deal” or prolong the decision. You may be perceived as inept or unprepared as well. Neither of these results will benefit you or your company. So what can you do to get a “leg up” on communicating in a multi-cultural environment?
- Research the culture. The internet is full of information for businesses who want to be successful in a multi-cultural market.
- Examine your use of jargon. Come up with other ways to say the same thing. For example: change “this will not be a slam dunk” to this will be a difficult task.
- Do not assume that everyone knows what you are saying. If you do use jargon, use a clarifying sentence after it. i.e. “Is that par for the course? Is that your expectation?”
- Train your employees in Cultural Communication. Contact Chrome Zebra for a custom course that targets specific cultures.
Did You Know?
- In Western cultures purity is symbolized by white (think wedding dress). In Eastern cultures, death is symbolized by white. Never wrap a gift in white.
- In China red represents luck. In India, red represents purity. Have Chinese employees? Wrap gifts in red!
- Want a safe color for everyone? Choose blue.
- In tropical countries green is used to represent danger. Ever hear of a green warning? In Ireland it represents the Catholic religion.
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04.05.08
Posted in School of Psychology at 8:44 am by admin
Just last week, I heard of another friend who committed suicide.
I can think, offhand, of about five people, not including him, whom I’ve been somewhat close to, who’ve made that choice in my lifetime of 55 years. Sad to say, but my immediate thought when writing this was, “That ain’t bad, considering the state of the world and the challenges of living!”
Corey (name changed) was special to me in that I had been a part of a healing ceremony with him where, essentially, he was baptized by fire. I believe I witnessed his physical transformation from a man hounded by personal demons into a man willing to face life squarely. It was a phenomenal experience that happened in an instant. You’d expect someone like Robert DeNiro to pull an instantaneous, visible, change like that off, but the actor would be doing it so we could see it, whereas what we witnessed in Corey was the choice to be it.
Transformations like that happen all the time. We say to ourselves, “Well, in Corey’s case, it didn’t hold very well, did it?” But who are we, who keep on going, to say?
What I haven’t mentioned is that I’ve been an integral part of one or another stage of two hundred or more suicides. I was in emergency services as an ambulance paramedic for twelve years, and I doubt there’s a phase I’ve missed in whatever process there may be. In those and subsequent years, I’ve counseled many on the brink. Of those whom I’ve counseled, I don’t know that any have followed through on the act. Usually, the encounters were flashes of despair that dissipated over time (more on this, later).
But the first thing I say to someone whom I counsel is “Yes, suicide is an option.”
I come from the point of view that it happens enough, it is such an integral part of the experience of being human, that it could not be otherwise than an option. No matter how much you may try to regulate it, you cannot stop it. You cannot even stem its tide by promising eternal damnation. It’s something we do, and some of us more happily than others.
Yes, I said more happily. In conversation, I’m sure you’ve heard of the term “shit-eating grin.” In the ambulance trade it refers to a look of complete relief and contentment on the face of a dead body. I have encountered these kinds of facial expressions most often in suicides.
With most everyone else, if there is any clearly definable expression at all it’s in the vein of “What the Hell? Get me outta here!” The grins of these suicides, however, speak, “I’ve made it!”
Generalization is a trap, of course, and by no means am I saying that suicides are a happy thing. The point I wish to make is that suicide can be as much a vehicle of personal empowerment as it appears to be evidence of resounding defeat.
To live is to get scarred. No one gets out alive — in the form we have right now, anyhow. The only difference for any of us is when. There is not a one of us who isn’t doing something to hasten our own deaths, if nothing else than clinging to a belief in it.
What we do with our lives is a function of choice, which is so sacred even God doesn’t mess with it. Free will has no limitations, which means even causing our own deaths (which happens all the time) is a gift offered by life.
What our impressions of life are - what our interpretations of our circumstances are - is what our lives become. If we interpret our lives as intolerable, with the only outlet remaining to be death at our own hands, then that is exactly what it will be. To the person who commits suicide, it is a by-product of their considered, not casual interpretation of their circumstances.
By no means am I advocating suicide. I am just suggesting that those who are left behind make room to see the world through the eyes of the person who has cashed in his or her chips. If you begin from the place that, for the individual, her world-view was valid, under the circumstances you may be able to grasp that taking her own life was appropriate.
It’s funny how we use phrases like, “those who are left behind,” or, “we, who carry on,” or, “the ones remaining” to describe who is left after the dying go - and these not being specific to suicides. The implication, as Buddha says, is that “life is suffering.” We all know and experience this. Perhaps the wonder is not that so many people commit suicide, but that so many more of us don’t.
Next, walking in the others’ shoes.
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04.04.08
Posted in School of Psychology at 2:01 pm by admin
In some cases of anxiety and depression a patient clings to hope by taking anti-depressant drugs in hope that it is the answer to their prayers in relieving them of their symptoms. It has been proven that certain drugs work for some and not for others.
Anti-depressants have an enormous affect on the chemicals in the brain thus changing the mood. Drugs as such are known to help anxiety sufferers to cope but what you have to remember is anti-depressants are not a cure they are there to help control the condition by dealing with the discomforts i.e. symptoms.
The healing process can take a few weeks for the drug to go to work and take affect where you will see changes. It is important to follow through with any course of prescribed medicine dosage from your doctor other wise it will hamper the effects. Anxiety/depression can cause major changes in a persons life where they have no choice but to turn to medication. Not all medical prescriptions of this sort agree with people therefore unwanted side effects. Before continuing with any medication or treatment that you feel is disagreeing with your body then consult your doctor.
Pill popping is an easy way to take away the pain from backache - headache or whatever illness causes misery, but is it the answer to a cure, no it is a temporary fix for pain.
Natural medication and treatments in the form of herbal remedies are taken by many sufferers in the 21st century to help combat the stress and pressure brought on by anxiety - depression and panic attacks. Visit your local herbal store and talk with the herbalist who can advise you on many of natures natural potions. Depression can be a very disturbing mind meddler where lack of control and concentration is lost, due to how it interferes with your well being leaving you feeling low and in some cases at an all time low when in desperation a patient can end up harming themselves
A proven therapeutic method practiced the whole world over for many people with health concerns is Yoga, surprisingly not many people are aware of the benefits that yoga has to offer. It is known with out doubt to ease the mind and has the ability with certain moves to ease physical pain (depending on the condition) If you feel there are no answers behind why your anxious moments erupt and that it is time for a tablet, then think again, are you doing more arm than good.
Dealing with anxious moments can prove to be unsettling for many people but then you have those that grin and bear it. Anxious moments should not be ignored if they prolong or outstay their welcome as this could now be recognised as the start of anxiety or depression.
An early grave has been the answer for many a sufferer who found coping alone with anxiety caused more pain and heartache than actually dealing with it.
Are you a sufferer of the type of anxiety that leaves you feeling life is not worth living or wishing you were dead if so I urge you to rise from the grave in your thoughts and seek help. You are not alone and with the right help and medical attention you can enjoy the experience of feeling on top of the world rather than six feet under.
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