MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Psychology Today Anxiety Center' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:32:21 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669738&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-land-nod%2F201202%2Fshould-pregnant-women-forget-about-good-nights-sleep In my practice, the majority of my patients are women. I'm often asked by patients (and friends!) why insomnia is more common in women. As a result, I'm going to dedicate my first few posts to sleep disorders common to women, discussing problems that can occur throughout her life. Today, we'll discuss what happens during pregnancy and what can be done to sleep better.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669738 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:12:30 +0100 5669738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669739&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmeditation-modern-life%2F201202%2Fhow-maintain-consistent-meditative-practice We are creatures of habit. For proof, you only need to observe children. They thrive on routines and within familiar environments. Bedtime rituals such as tucking kids in, reading them a story, or singing them a song, calm and relax them.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669739 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:33:04 +0100 5669739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669740&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fevolution-the-self%2F201202%2Fmost-memorable-quotes-unrequited-love There's something terribly tragic about unrequited love. Some have even committed suicide over it. Yet in a sense what could be more romantic? An "untried" love is virtually without limits precisely because—never having really begun—there's been no opportunity for disillusionment to set in.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669740 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:12:25 +0100 5669740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669741&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdsm5-in-distress%2F201202%2Fdocumentation-dsm-5-publication-must-be-delayed I wrote last week that DSM 5 is so far behind schedule it can't possibly produce a usable document in time for its planned publication date in May 2013. My blog stimulated two interesting responses that illustrate the stark contrast between DSM 5 fantasy and DSM 5 reality.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669741 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:13:46 +0100 5669741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669742&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmarket-mind-games%2F201202%2F3-things-know-about-the-psychology-playing-the-markets Anyone can better at investing once they realize it is first and foremost a psychological game. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669742 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:59:59 +0100 5669742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669743&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fyour-personal-renaissance%2F201202%2Fdo-todays-women-have-too-many-choices Journalism professor Barbara Kelley noticed a surprising trend among her women students: they were bright, successful, highly motivated—and terribly confused.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669743 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:29:25 +0100 5669743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661445&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fpsychoanalytic-excavation%2F201202%2Fsuperbowl-xlvi-ads-biopsy-the-american-mind Each year, companies spend a fortune to buy advertising time during the Superbowl game. They aim to make the biggest impact of the year and to cement powerful connections and images that will lead to vital consumer buying decisions. To accomplish that aim the creators of the ads know they have to engage the viewers on an emotional level.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661445 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:28 +0100 5661445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661446&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fresolution-not-conflict%2F201202%2Fself-diagnosing-your-marriage-problems-beware Eric Clapton's famed song suggests "Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself." If you are going to try to understand and fix problems that come up in your marriage, sit down and look inward instead of pointing fingers at your spouse's errors.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661446 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:26:35 +0100 5661446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661447&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201202%2Flessons-the-court-what-basketball-can-teach-us-about-overcoming-social-a Sports represent the ultimate in reality television. In addition to the competition, there are the personal stories behind the events. This background adds a mythical subtext that exemplifies why athletes are sometimes seen as heroes. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661447 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:56:02 +0100 5661447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661448&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-couch%2F201202%2Fprocrastinate-or-not-do-you-have-choice Almost everyone procrastinates about something, usually, tho not always, something we don’t like doing.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661448 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:15:11 +0100 5661448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661449&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fresolution-not-conflict%2F201202%2Fpsychological-diagnosis-dangerous-desirable-or-both Assigning a psychological diagnostic label to yourself or others can harm your emotional health. It can tarnish your relationships. At the same time, diagnostic clarity also can be a great benefit. Proceed with caution!read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661449 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:30:56 +0100 5661449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661450&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-woman-who-thought-too-much%2F201202%2Fclaiming-territory-back-ocd Why the only way for me to keep my OCD on the back foot is to do exactly what it's telling me I mustn't.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661450 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:40:51 +0100 5661450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5661451&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmeditation-modern-life%2F201202%2Fanytime-anywhere-meditation Years ago, I was my wife's date to her high school reunion. Because we hadn't grown up together, everyone there was a stranger to me. On the other hand, my wife was eager to catch up with old friends. The room was a bustling scene: a band was playing music and groups of people were talking , laughing, and dancing. As I sat in the banquet hall, I decided to challenge myself.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5661451 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:55 +0100 5661451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651838&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-90-minute-checkup%2F201202%2Fhurry-lets-talk-about-anxiety It's a catch phrase, "I'm nervous".  My seven year-old is anxious his basketball team might lose against the orange team this weekend.  Anxiety and the anxious lexicon have crept into our society over the past decades and we as a culture have turned into a bundle of nervous.  So many people are placed on anxiolytics like Xanax or Ativan; which is like getting a brand new car.&nbsread more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651838 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:32:23 +0100 5651838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651839&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fgrand-rounds%2F201202%2Fthe-woman-in-black-ghosts-uncertainty-and-things-go-bump-in-the-night Why ghost stories scare us most of all.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651839 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:23:28 +0100 5651839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651840&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fpromoting-hope-preventing-suicide%2F201202%2Fhow-manage-when-anxiety-manages-you For the past three months, I've been working in a hospital. Surrounded by countless pump-dispensers of medical-grade hand sanitizer, my consciousness about illness has been raised.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651840 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:25:07 +0100 5651840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651841&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmindfulness-in-frantic-world%2F201202%2Fbeating-stress-downloadable-three-minute-breathing-space-me The spirit in which you do something is often as important as the act itself. So today, why not try approaching your difficulties at work or at home in a different way by adopting a different spirit? You can make a start by downloading our Three Minute Breathing Space meditation.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651841 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:45:27 +0100 5651841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651842&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201201%2Ftheres-something-about-baby I've never given much thought to birthdays before, but turning 50 has thrown me. One minute I feel like celebrating; the next minute I want to pretend it's not happening and I think I'll just stay 49, thank you very much.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651842 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:02:11 +0100 5651842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651843&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Ftransforming-toxic-leaders%2F201201%2Fbehind-the-corporate-mask-is-traumatized-leader A traumatized leader lurks behind a politically correct corporate mask; he smiles on the surface – pain behind the Fortune 500 curtain. Shell-shocked professionals want to know.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651843 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:45:05 +0100 5651843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651844&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-pacific-heart%2F201201%2Fthe-anxiety-trap-biological-imperatives-and-the-way-out-make-it-rain What is anxiety, exactly? What purposes does it serve? How to use it and how to overcome it? Also an explanation of the RAIN method for working with difficult emotions and thoughts.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651844 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:45:17 +0100 5651844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651845&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdsm5-in-distress%2F201201%2Fapa-should-delay-publication-dsm-5 My three criticisms of DSM 5 have been: 1) risky suggestions; 2) bad writing; and 3) poor planning and disorganization. I have pretty much failed to have any real impact other than perhaps getting APA to delay publication from May 2012 to May 2013.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651845 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:38:49 +0100 5651845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651846&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Ftraversing-the-inner-terrain%2F201201%2Fevil-live-spelled-backwards Who would you be without the notion of evil?read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651846 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:27:41 +0100 5651846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651847&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmommy-mental-health%2F201201%2Fshade-postpartum There are a number of specific factors that collide after a baby comes. To name a few, some combination of hormonal upheaval, increased responsibility, physical discomfort, loss of freedom and sleep deprivation are present. I used to think that the postpartum period was completely unique in that respect, and at no other time in one's life could this combination occur. I was mistaken.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651847 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:36:18 +0100 5651847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651848&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshadow-boxing%2F201201%2Fpost-dahmer-stress-disorder Just because we've endured intense stress doesn't mean we now have license to harm others. No matter what an attorney might argue, PTSD does not erase the awareness of right and wrong. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651848 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:13:23 +0100 5651848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640013&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-search-self%2F201201%2Fdepersonalization-in-the-er The mental disorder of depersonalization could hide itself behind presentations of alarming medical emergency with seemingly physical disturbances that could lead to the ER. This type of depersonalization is known as vital depersonalization and closely connected to anxiety and pain.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640013 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:50:58 +0100 5640013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5651849&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-color-anxiety%2F201201%2Fwhy-american-culture-is-plagued-anxiety-two-good-reasons Hint: It involves the Joneses.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5651849 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:51:59 +0100 5651849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640014&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-color-anxiety%2F201201%2F2-good-reasons-why-american-culture-is-plagued-more-anxiety-disorders 2 good reasons why Americans have more anxiety than others. Hint: involves the Jonesesread more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640014 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:51:59 +0100 5640014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640015&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fhidden-motives%2F201201%2Ftoo-big-be-liable The Accountability Banks Don’t Want to Faceread more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640015 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:01:47 +0100 5640015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640016&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-couch%2F201201%2Fdont-know-enough-not-good-enough-think-again When is it okay not to know how to do something?read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640016 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:54:09 +0100 5640016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640017&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flove-and-gratitude%2F201201%2Fwords-can-be-your-relationship-deal-breaker It is not just infidelity that triggers divorce, but oftentimes unkind words lead to the disintegration of marriage. Words that express a lack of respect for one’s spouse can be devastating. Turning to love and gratitude can bring about a renewed sense of commitment.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640017 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:10:22 +0100 5640017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640018&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fironshrink%2F201201%2Fdon-t-believe-everything-your-mind-says The mind is always looking out for our safety, but we don’t have to believe everything that it says.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640018 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:57:35 +0100 5640018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640019&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201201%2Fshy-girl-brave-woman As a psychologist, I am frequently inspired by the resiliency people display in everyday life. Through the Internet and the power of social networking, I have met amazing people whose stories need to be told. Let me introduce you to Marla Genova, a woman who has worked hard to confront her own social anxiety, and ultimately, help others do the same.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640019 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:43:37 +0100 5640019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640020&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-shrink-tank%2F201201%2Fnew-treatments-combat-post-traumatic-stress-disorder From drugs to digital worlds, researchers are testing innovative treatments for PTSD.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640020 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:10:47 +0100 5640020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631350&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-perfectionists-handbook%2F201201%2Fmental-healthcare-in-china In May 2011 I had an opportunity to co-lead a training on Anxiety Disorders in Shanghai, China. While there I interviewed two of the leading mental health specialists in China: Dr. Xu Yong, Director of Education and Training at the Shanghai Mental Health Center; and Dr. Jianping Wang, Professor at the school of psychology at Beijing Normal University.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631350 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:24:38 +0100 5631350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631351&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fovercoming-pain%2F201201%2Folfactory-reference-syndrome You know who you are. You exhibit a subtle double-take when someone turns away from you when you walk by; then you put your hand to your mouth when you think no one is looking to see if your breath smells. But do you know if you have Olfactory Reference Syndrome?read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631351 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:50:01 +0100 5631351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631352&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-99th-monkey%2F201201%2Flimbaugh-and-hannity-endorse-obama My elementary school friends, Melvin Limbaugh and Charley Hannity were always such blowhards. They had an opinion about everything. And they always agreed about everything, which I could never quite understand. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631352 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:45:00 +0100 5631352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631353&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fhere-there-and-everywhere%2F201201%2F26-quotes-feeling-awkward Even well-known people feel awkward from time to time. Or all the time. You'd be surprised to see who has feelings of awkwardness. See what famous people have to say about that feeling of ick. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631353 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:20:51 +0100 5631353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631354&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdsm5-in-distress%2F201201%2Fdefenses-dsm-5-get-curiouser-and-curiouser Elizabeth Lopatto has written an excellent piece in today's Bloomberg News summarizing concerns that DSM 5 will expand the boundaries of psychiatry, increase the already existing diagnostic inflation, and promote the excessive use of medications to treat life problems that don't really require them.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631354 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:11:33 +0100 5631354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621847&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201201%2Fquiet-excitement Susan Cain's book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, comes out January 24th. In honor of the book's release, I've compiled a list of famous quotes that point to the value of quiet.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621847 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:43:02 +0100 5621847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621848&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmy-life-aspergers%2F201201%2Fhow-will-the-dsm-v-changes-in-autism-affect-people Last week's NY Times and ABC News stories really got people talking, especially when one doctor suggested that 75 percent of today's Asperger population would not qualify for a diagnosis under the new definitions. Let me say at the outset, I think that 75 percent statement is inaccurate, and a substantial overreaction to the available data.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621848 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:31:06 +0100 5621848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621849&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdsm5-in-distress%2F201201%2Fdsm-5-and-diagnostic-inflation My biggest concern regarding DSM 5 is that it will dramatically increase the rates of mental disorder and cheapen the currency of psychiatric diagnosis. The DSM 5 proposals do this two ways: 1) by reducing thresholds for existing disorders; and, 2) by introducing new high prevalence disorders at the boundary with normality.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621849 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:51:29 +0100 5621849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621850&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-creative-imperative%2F201201%2Fwhy-are-there-so-many-songs-about-rainbows It's time to come out of the closet. I'm a Muppet-lover and I don't care who knows it. I'm gonna shout it from the mountaintops, consequences be dammed. I've been a Muppet-lover since forever. I just never had the courage to tell anyone.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621850 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:42:00 +0100 5621850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621851&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Faddiction-in-society%2F201201%2Fwhy-you-cant-be-president-or-professional-football-player What do professional athletes and the President have in common? Both make fumbles in front of many millions of people—and keep on ticking.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621851 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:16:46 +0100 5621851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621852&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-couch%2F201201%2Fwhy-you-shouldnt-believe-everything-you-read-the-internet-even-if-its-true What's missing from internet information? Knowing this little fact can actually help you protect yourself!read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621852 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:33:50 +0100 5621852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5612403&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-the-wild-things-are%2F201201%2Fbecoming-tranquil Many of us spend a lot of time and energy worrying about and perseverating on things that are beyond our own control. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5612403 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:44:22 +0100 5612403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5612404&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fside-effects%2F201201%2Fpanic-disorder-in-the-age-anxiety A recent New York Times op-ed argued that we are "well-medicated" in our anxiety. Is that actually true?read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5612404 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:27:38 +0100 5612404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5612405&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fheart-411%2F201201%2Fcan-you-really-die-broken-heart Shakespeare knew it. Seventeenth-century poet John Donne wrote about it. Country and Western stars sing about it. And anybody who has experienced the pain of deep loss or the joy of unconditional love has felt it. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5612405 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:39:16 +0100 5612405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5612406&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fink-blots-cartoons%2F201201%2Fi-wouldnt-trust-him-tofill-in-the-blank Has this ever happened to you? You're in love, everything SEEMS fine, and yet...is he really making you the center of his world, as he should? Give him this test and find out.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5612406 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:03:24 +0100 5612406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5612407&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Ffixing-families%2F201201%2Fthe-limits-being-good "I'm sick and tired of being good."Dana is a 35 year old, and by all accounts, successful woman. Good family, great kids, high level job, attractive, in good health. What brings her into counseling, however, is a recent scare where she found herself really attracted to and sexually tempted by a work colleague. Nothing happened, but the unexpected burst of emotions took her aback.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5612407 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:08:47 +0100 5612407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5612408&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdream-catcher%2F201201%2Fthe-unslept-mind-dreams-self-and-psychosis Have you ever gone without sleep for any long period of time? read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5612408 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:55:15 +0100 5612408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5612409&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdsm5-in-distress%2F201201%2Fdsm-5-how-reliable-is-reliable-enough This is the title of a disturbing commentary written by the leaders of the DSM 5 Task Force and published in this month's American Journal of Psychiatry. The contents suggest that we must lower our expectations and be satisfied with levels of unreliability in DSM 5 that historically have been clearly unacceptable.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5612409 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:12:59 +0100 5612409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5612410&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Famen-amen-amen%2F201201%2Focd-you-and-me Is this thing on?read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5612410 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:22:38 +0100 5612410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600314&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fprescriptions-life%2F201201%2Fhow-manage-the-anxiety-comes-change Most of us associate fear with danger, yet there are key times in your life when feeling fear actually means you're on the right track. As medical doctor and life coach Dr. Susan Biali explains, understanding this fear and knowing how to manage it can be the key difference between running scared from your dreams or reaching the top of your most prized personal mountain. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600314 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:37:08 +0100 5600314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600315&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fsticky-bonds%2F201201%2Ftherapist-suggests-getting-closure A married man wanted "closure" from his lost love obsessions and went to a therapist for help. He was not interested in renewing a relationship, just in trying to get over it. Was his therapist right to tell him to contact her? read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600315 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:07:44 +0100 5600315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600316&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fhope-today%2F201201%2Fneed-hope-take-three-doses-mlk-s-dream-speech In the midst of winter, the temperatures in many parts of the country have plummeted. Gone are the mild '40s and freakish '60s of a few weeks ago. The nights are long, and spring is still far off. I am convinced that here in America, and perhaps elsewhere, we are finding it increasingly necessary, with each passing year, to distract ourselves from the cold and the dark.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600316 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:00:27 +0100 5600316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600317&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fall-about-sex%2F201201%2Fsexually-stuck-sex-therapy-usually-helps What should you do if you have a chronic sexual issue that's driving you crazy? Several good studies show that in two-thirds of cases, self-help resources provide real benefit. But what about problems self-help can't fix? In two-thirds of cases, sex therapy either cures them or produces significant improvement.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600317 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:54:11 +0100 5600317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600318&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdsm5-in-distress%2F201201%2Ftwo-fallacies-invalidate-the-dsm-5-field-trials The designer of the DSM-5 field trials has just written a telling commentary in the American Journal of Psychiatry. She makes two very basic errors that reveal the fundamental worthlessness of these field trials and their inability to provide any information that will be useful for DSM-5 decision making.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600318 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:53:32 +0100 5600318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600319&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-skeptical-sleuth%2F201201%2Fis-long-term-psychodynamic-psychotherapy-worthwhile All of the studies were conducted by advocates of long-term psychodynamic therapy and that makes all the more surprising the uniformity of the negative results. After all, investigator allegiance is typically a stronger predictor of the outcome of a clinical trial evaluating a psychotherapy than the therapy being evaluated.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600319 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:37:17 +0100 5600319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586437&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fculturally-speaking%2F201201%2Fsexual-orientation-compulsions-in-ocd What would you do if you thought you were becoming gay? Some people worry that their sex lives may suddenly be replaced with something unappealing and foreign. OCD can cause doubts about sexual orientation and hidden behaviors that don't make sense.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586437 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:30:08 +0100 5586437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586438&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flove-and-gratitude%2F201201%2F3-dangers-love-advice-0 Despite warnings you might receive about a man in your life, keep in mind that each of us can change a man’s attitude – not as in “change the man” but rather his interaction with you in a relationship. Oftentimes it simply involves unconditional love and trust. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586438 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:32:28 +0100 5586438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586439&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fextreme-fear%2F201201%2Fwhy-your-brain-s-wrong-about-danger The world is full of potential hazards. Unfortunately, the things that we're afraid of oftentimes aren't the things that are actually mostly likely to hurt us.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586439 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:18:32 +0100 5586439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586440&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fturning-straw-gold%2F201201%2Fsix-strategies-coping-the-blues Some mornings I wake up and there’s no denying it—I’ve got the blues. I may not even be by myself when the blues descend on me, but they always make me feel isolated. I've found that it’s good to have some “blues strategies” at the ready, because the blues are never polite enough to announce ahead of time that they plan to spend the day.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586440 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:21:03 +0100 5586440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586441&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Ffeeling-relating-existing%2F201201%2Fearthquakes-trauma-and-existential-anxiety Angelenos aware of the facts about the San Andreas Fault live in a vague state of anxiety. It is an existential anxiety—about our own existence and the existence of all those whom we love. Such anxiety needs to be brought into dialogue so that it can be shared and held among us. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586441 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:19:22 +0100 5586441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586442&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201201%2Fcan-willpower-help-you-overcome-social-anxiety Whenever I've thought about willpower before, it's been in the context of not doing something. Like not eating that piece of chocolate cake. I associated willpower with deprivation. But I've been reading the just-released book, The Willpower Instinct, by Stanford professor, Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., and my opinion of willpower is improving. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586442 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:11:12 +0100 5586442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586443&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fpromoting-hope-preventing-suicide%2F201201%2Fstigma-and-college-suicide-prevention In the time that I've been connected to suicide prevention work, I've done a lot of thinking, writing, and planning about college student suicide prevention. In my past life, I worked on a college campus, and just before that, I was a college student.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586443 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:26:50 +0100 5586443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586444&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Finvisible-wounds%2F201201%2Four-plastic-brain Neuroscience may offer hope to combat vets suffering from PTSD. Doctors say the human brain continues to change in response to the events it experiences. That suggests that while battlefield memories won't be forgotten, their intensity may be alleviated. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586444 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:57:16 +0100 5586444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586445&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flearning-breathe%2F201201%2Fis-it-selfish-seek-happiness When you grow up in a family where people struggle with mental illness, unhappy marriages, financial woes, and health problems, seeking to escape from that life into a happy, fulfilling existence can indeed seem selfish.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586445 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:06:31 +0100 5586445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586446&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Ffinding-your-voice%2F201201%2Fhooray-technology Technology isn't inherently bad or problematic. Like most things, it is merely a tool which we are able to use and incorporate according to our needs and desires. Unfortunately, we don't always choose empowering and balanced ways to integrate technology into our lives, the result being that it ends up running, rather than serving us. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586446 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:34:40 +0100 5586446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586447&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fanimals-and-us%2F201201%2Fyour-worst-animal-nightmare Fear of snakes is the most common animal phobia. As I learned on a recent vacation in south Florida, several new studies show that giant snakes not only kill people, but they may be headed your way... read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586447 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:12:52 +0100 5586447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586448&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201201%2Fhealthy-dose-self-compassion With the start of a new year, many of us are focused on change. We are in a hurry to change our long-ingrained behaviors, and we are quick to berate ourselves when we fall short. Instead, I would suggest we all need a healthy dose of self-compassion. With this in mind, I have gathered the following quotes:read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586448 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:15:25 +0100 5586448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586449&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fwhen-more-isnt-enough%2F201201%2Fwillingness-change Willingness is an important component to behavior change.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586449 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:51:55 +0100 5586449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586450&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-athletes-way%2F201201%2Flets-not-get-panicky Everybody has the power to create a state of mental and physical calmness on demand. Athletes learn to have grace under pressure by training their minds and bodies to counter-balance physiological changes that trigger the ‘fight-or-flight’ stress response and cause them to fumble or choke. You can do this in your daily life by using THE RELAXATION RESPONSE technique. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586450 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:08:38 +0100 5586450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586451&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-mindful-self-express%2F201201%2Fthe-yoga-revolution-and-its-opponents Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline with the ultimate goals of uniting mind, body,and spirit, and of transcending the boundaries of the self to become one with the universal consciousness. It began in India thousands of years ago, taught by swamis to their students.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586451 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:45:58 +0100 5586451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573613&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fcreating-in-flow%2F201201%2Fdarkly-funny-debut-novel-exposes-adjunct-abuse A good book is one that makes you laugh and cry at the same time. Fight for Your Long Day is a funny novel that is also a cri de coeur on behalf of poorly paid adjunct instructors—and many others among the 99 per cent.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573613 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:12:06 +0100 5573613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573614&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-couch%2F201201%2Fwasting-time-may-be-the-best-thing-you-do-today Can't find 5 minutes to slow down? Try these ideas.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573614 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:05:13 +0100 5573614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573615&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fpeople-places-and-things%2F201201%2Froom-view Thinking of booking a vacation? Moving to a new home? If either question has crossed your mind recently, you've probably wondered if it's worth it to shell out extra money for rooms with views.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573615 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:24:46 +0100 5573615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563108&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fhere-there-and-everywhere%2F201201%2F6-ways-get-more-sleep Sleep deprivation has been linked to obesity, depression, diabetes, and fatal accidents. Learn these simple steps to get a good night's rest. read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563108 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:35:50 +0100 5563108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563109&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flove-and-gratitude%2F201201%2Fseparately-together-1-relationship-requirement The beauty of being comfortable in solitude is that when we come together with another, we are not patching up a hole in our hearts, but rather allowing hearts to freely entwine and separate and join together again for laughter and loving in a fluid space of separately together.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563109 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:26:47 +0100 5563109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563110&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fcolorblind%2F201201%2Fsexual-orientation-obsessions-in-ocd "What if I've been gay all along and don't know it?" Sexual orientation worries are an underrecognized symptom of OCD that can cause distressing obsessions and covert compulsions. This puzzling form of OCD has been known to confuse patients and professionals alike, and sufferers struggle to find answers.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563110 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:19:36 +0100 5563110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563111&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fpromoting-hope-preventing-suicide%2F201201%2Fyou-say-you-want-resolution When I asked my friends to suggest topics for my first blog post of the new year, Jim thought up this one: Do you remember what your resolutions were last year? How'd you do? So, it's the fourth day of the new year. Do you know where your resolutions are? Are you completely annoyed right now? Have you already read 50 posts about guilting you into making and keeping New Year's resolutions?read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563111 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:51:21 +0100 5563111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563112&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Ftraversing-the-inner-terrain%2F201201%2Fbargaining-the-f-word Who is in the driver's seat? You? Or, your fear? read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563112 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:44:34 +0100 5563112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563113&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fhigh-octane-women%2F201201%2Ftoo-stressed-manage-your-stress-the-solution-may-be-staggering Do you sometimes feel so stressed that the thought of managing it seems overwhelming? If so, read on to discover a method to tackling the madness.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563113 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:05:22 +0100 5563113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563114&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fin-the-zone%2F201201%2Fanxiety-and-omega-3-fatty-acids Anxiety is one of most the common neurological disorders, but it also is one of the most difficult to understand. Simply stated, anxiety is an apprehension of the future, especially about an upcoming challenging task. This is normal. What is not normal is when the reaction is significantly out of proportion to what might be expected.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563114 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:19:12 +0100 5563114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5563115&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmatter-personality%2F201201%2Fcommitment-phobics Some commitment phobic adults are playing a dysfunctional family roleread more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5563115 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:56:33 +0100 5563115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5554042&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Freality-check%2F201112%2Fwhat-you-should-know-about-2012-answers-13-questions 1. Who are "the Maya"? Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5554042 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:11:41 +0100 5554042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5554043&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthink-well%2F201112%2Fwhy-did-or-mpd-is-bogus-diagnosis Despite many therapists claiming to treat numerous people suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder or, formerly, Multiple Personality Disorder, here is why the condition is actually a dangerous myth. Primary Topic:  Therapy read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5554043 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:16:03 +0100 5554043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5554044&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdsm5-in-distress%2F201112%2Fdsm-5-disorganization-disarray-and-missed-deadlines  Dr Dayle Jones has become one of the world's leading experts on DSM 5 and on psychiatric diagnosis. As Chair of the American Counseling Association's DSM 5 Task Force, she closely follows the DSM 5 process and trenchantly critiques the DSM 5 proposals (see her blogs at http://my.counseling.org/category/dayle-jones/). Primary Topic:  Psychiatry read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5554044 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:22:05 +0100 5554044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5554045&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Faffluence-intelligence%2F201112%2Fmoney-happiness-and-sustainability You can use this moment of transition to start the new year with a fresh attitude and a doable plan about the spending, saving, and sharing of your money—to live your priorities with greater satisfaction and happiness. But how to get there? What will make this year different from all the rest? Primary Topic:  Behavioral Economics read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5554045 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:12:34 +0100 5554045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5554046&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201112%2Fsuccessfully-shy-things-ive-learned It wasn't until years later, when I wrote Painfully Shy: How to Overcome Social Anxiety and Reclaim Your Life, did I muster the courage to share my own story. I wanted to be honest, and I wanted to let people know they are not alone. Most of all, I wanted people to know there is hope. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5554046 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:29:55 +0100 5554046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546376&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdream-catcher%2F201112%2Frem-sleep-emotional-regulation-and-prefrontal-cortex In an interesting study published recently in Current Biology (van der Helm E, Yao J, Dutt S, Rao V, Saletin JM, Walker MP. REM Sleep Depotentiates Amygdala Activity to Previous Emotional Experiences. Curr Biol. Primary Topic:  Psychiatry read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546376 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:08:46 +0100 5546376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546377&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-risky-is-it-really%2F201112%2Ftime-worry-about-worrying-too-much Worrying can be really bad for our health, worse by far than some of the things we worry about. It causes the biological harms of chronic stress, which are broad and profound. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546377 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:26:41 +0100 5546377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546378&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fcreating-in-flow%2F201112%2F7-reasons-your-book-lives-in-drawer Are your in-boxes and mailboxes flooded with form rejection letters? Here are some of the reasons, including a few you may be able to fix. Primary Topic:  Creativity read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546378 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:18:04 +0100 5546378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546379&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fcolorblind%2F201112%2Fobsessive-compulsive-disorder-and-the-root-the-problem What caused my OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often shrouded in mystery, as sufferers struggle to understand the cause of their disorder. Already prone to "over-thinking," many believe that if they can determine what caused their brain to go awry, they can figure out a way to fix it. People with OCD have been known to spend hours ruminating to find "the root of the problem." Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546379 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:55:52 +0100 5546379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546380&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fcreative-synthesis%2F201112%2Fbe-your-best-suck-you-must Just two months before winning the 2011 U.S. Open in record-breaking fashion, Rory McIlroy lost the Masters in what some pronounced “a breakdown of historic proportions.” How many of us, after sucking in such a public way, would have picked up our bags and gone home for good? Primary Topic:  Resilience read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546380 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:28:12 +0100 5546380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546381&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201112%2Fyou-never-forget-your-first-dog I remember the day I got Jerri. She was a tiny pup, black with a patch of white on her chest. When I held her, she melted into me. I fell in love instantly. Primary Topic:  Child Development read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546381 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:39:25 +0100 5546381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539898&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-color-anxiety%2F201112%2Fcontrol-the-red-flag-family-anxiety Look closely at this picture. Is this normal?? No. Parental control is the hallmark feature of family anxiety. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539898 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:19:28 +0100 5539898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5528153&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fdream-catcher%2F201112%2Fsleep-paralysis Have you ever awakened from a deep sleep and then found that you could not move or speak? You could see and sense things in the room but you could not move. This frightening condition is known as isolated sleep paralysis (ISP). Primary Topic:  Sleep read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5528153 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:25:56 +0100 5528153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5528154&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fscience-and-sensibility%2F201112%2Fyour-greatest-challenge-ever Build resilience by directly meeting your biggest emotional challenge while dodging the fear-procrastination trap. Primary Topic:  Procrastination read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5528154 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:18:48 +0100 5528154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5528155&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fsleep-newzzz%2F201112%2Fstressed-and-sleepless-in-the-uk According to a couple of news reports from Britain, the ongoing financial crises-and the stress they cause to everyone from bank executives to everyday investors-are taking a toll on health, well being, and sleep. Primary Topic:  Sleep read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5528155 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:25:09 +0100 5528155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516949&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201112%2Fnot-so-silent-night-guide-pretending-be-extrovert-day-and-getting-away-i Yep, Christmas sure is tough. But it is the season of giving, after all, which is why I feel it is my duty as a mildly respected yet occasionally unemployed psychologist to provide you with a few tips to make it through the holidays. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516949 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:56:01 +0100 5516949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516950&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmoral-landscapes%2F201112%2Frecovering-cry-it-out-parenting-adult Did your parents undercare for you? Did you live in a hostile family environment for emotional expression? I did. My physical, mental and social health were affected and here are some things I did to heal myself. Primary Topic:  Health read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516950 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:18:03 +0100 5516950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516951&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-dance-connection%2F201112%2Fthings-fall-apart Sooner or later the universe will send you a crash course in vulnerability, meaning that you--or someone you love--will get a great big lesson in fear and grief. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516951 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:18:57 +0100 5516951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516952&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-couch%2F201112%2Fspaces-in-your-togetherness Setting reasonable limits and maintaining flexible boundaries can improve your relationships and make you happier; but just how do you do that? Primary Topic:  Relationships read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516952 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:21:36 +0100 5516952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516953&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fwounded-resilient%2F201112%2Fcollapse-world On December 4th of this year, former Pan Am employees all over the world sadly acknowledged the twentieth anniversary of the death of their beloved company. And on December 21, they, along with the families and loved ones of the victims of Flight 103 that exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, will be remembering that sad day when their lives were forever changed. Primary Topic:  Work read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516953 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:53:04 +0100 5516953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516954&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fpauses-and-moments%2F201112%2Fwords-warning-and-worry-tidings-comfort-and-joy-terminology-can-ratch The three most dreaded words in the English language?"Internal Revenue Service"That's how a "tax-resolution" firm opens its radio advertisements, pitching to non-filers, delinquent payers; those facing wage garnishment; those threatened with the loss of a business and a home. Pretty scary stuff. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516954 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:55:11 +0100 5516954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507781&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Ffocus-forgiveness%2F201112%2Fsleep-cycles-and-rebooting-your-brain-meditation Did you hear about the new brain imaging study by researchers at Yale University? It showed that people who meditate regularly are able to switch off parts of the brain associated with anxiety, schizophrenia, attention deficit, and hyperactivity disorder and other problems. Primary Topic:  Stress read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507781 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:12:32 +0100 5507781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507782&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmindfulness-in-frantic-world%2F201112%2Fchristmas-stress-relief-mindful-ten-day-guide Christmas can be the most stressful time of the year, but it doesn't have to be this way... If you follow this ten step guide to ‘de-stressing' your Christmas then it just might become one of the most relaxing times of the year. What could be better than the Chocolate Meditation? Primary Topic:  Stress read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507782 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:30:16 +0100 5507782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507783&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fam-i-normal%2F201112%2Fsleep-paralysis-and-the-supernatural You awake suddenly at night.  You try to rise, but feel hands pressing down on your chest, groping for your throat.  You try to cry out, but you cannot move or speak. Primary Topic:  Resilience read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507783 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:50:04 +0100 5507783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507784&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fironshrink%2F201112%2Fwhy-our-minds-make-us-crazy-during-the-holidays Human minds are built to keep us alive, and survival means keeping our relationships in good working order. It is no wonder that good, healthy minds can go a little wobbly this time of year. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507784 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:20:09 +0100 5507784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507785&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Frecovering-trauma%2F201112%2Fdisorder-extreme-stress-and-complex-trauma Experts in the field of chronic trauma emphasize the importance of creating an emotional comfort zone for victims. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507785 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:17:16 +0100 5507785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507786&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-fallible-mind%2F201112%2Ftune-stuck-in-your-head-you-may-have-earworm This blog is different from those that I normally post. In this one I ask readers to share a specific experience that might seem unusual, even strange perhaps. Given my long history with synesthesia, however, it shouldn't be a surprise that I am open to hearing about strange and unusual experiences. Primary Topic:  Cognition read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507786 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:46:02 +0100 5507786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507787&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmy-life-aspergers%2F201112%2Flove-is-blind-marriage-is-the-eye-opener When people meet me for the first time, they're often surprised to learn that I have Asperger syndrome. "Oh, my," they say, sometimes slowly and clearly, as though they're now addressing a child. "It is really remarkable how well you're able to handle yourself socially."  Primary Topic:  Relationships read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507787 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:47:38 +0100 5507787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5497178&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flove-and-gratitude%2F201112%2F4-best-kept-secrets-lasting-love In Joseph Campbell’s The Power of Myth he talked about the essence of marriage, and later discussed this with journalist Bill Moyers on PBS. He called ”loyalty” the essence of marriage—“not cheating, not defecting—through whatever trials or suffering, you remain true.” Primary Topic:  Relationships read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5497178 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:52:34 +0100 5497178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5497179&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fenlightened-living%2F201112%2Fanxiety-disorder-or-hyperthyroidism We are often quick to judge a symptom profile, without taking time to consider alternative explanations. A case of hyperthyroidism, long misdiagnosed and treated as an anxiety disorder, reminds us that, when it comes to human behavior and emotions, things are not always as they seem. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5497179 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:25:18 +0100 5497179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5497180&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2F%255Bfield_blog_ref-title-raw%255D%2F201112%2Fanother-failed-defense-dsm-5 The great news is that there is an active public debate on DSM 5. The leadership of the American Counseling Association (ACA) recently sent a thoughtful letter to the leadership of the American Psychiatric Association(APA) that summarizes the most serious flaws in the DSM 5 and recommends the steps necessary to regain its lost credibility and earn the support of potential users. Primary Topic:  Psychiatry read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5497180 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:31:02 +0100 5497180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5497181&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Frecovering-trauma%2F201112%2Fcomplex-trauma-describes-how-early-abuse-expresses-itself Victims of early maltreatment, failed to be soothed by their caretakers, fail to internalize “good self-objects”, and lack the ability to self-soothe, especially when abandoned. Instead of seeking mutuality and power-sharing, such victims appear paradoxically compelled to return to the more familiar abuse dynamic. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5497181 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:28:28 +0100 5497181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489323&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-couch%2F201112%2Fyes-virginia-you-can-still-have-fun-holiday-season-heres-how-do-it Tips to make this a fun season for yourself and your loved ones! Primary Topic:  Happiness read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489323 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:44:30 +0100 5489323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489324&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-anatomy-addiction%2F201112%2Fwoman-warriors Just in the past week there have been numerous articles and TV segments about women, stress, anxiety and the use of medication.In a segment of the Today show this morning they referred to the statistic that one quarter of women report to use medication to deal with stress, anxiety and as a sleep aid calling this pill use "mother's new little helpers". Primary Topic:  Addiction read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489324 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:36:17 +0100 5489324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489325&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fcreative-synthesis%2F201112%2Fno-i-insist-after-you If we can resist the urge to reach for the security blanket of a cell phone, long queues offer a built-in opportunity to slow down, to practice mindfulness, to watch life unfold at its own pace, to practice gratitude, even to daydream a little. Primary Topic:  Stress read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489325 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:03:27 +0100 5489325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5489326&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmusic-my-ears%2F201112%2Falphabet-stage-fright :A Dictionary of DefensesJulie Jaffee Nagel, Ph.D.  If you feel chilly, you put on a sweater. If you have high fever, you visit your doctor. If you have a difficult paper to write, you spend time researching and writing. You have a problem. You figure out a solution. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5489326 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:38:55 +0100 5489326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5479241&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-woman-who-thought-too-much%2F201112%2Flivin-in-o-c-paradise Imagine a world where everyone was just obsessive enough. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5479241 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:42:04 +0100 5479241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5479242&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flove-and-gratitude%2F201112%2F20-questions-finding-new-love-and-marriage Being clear about what you want in a relationship is akin to a photographer putting a camera on a tripod to steady the focus. Sometimes women spend so much time thinking about what they do not want in a man that they forget to visualize what they wish to see manifest. Primary Topic:  Relationships read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5479242 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:20:02 +0100 5479242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5479243&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-skeptical-sleuth%2F201112%2Feditor-should-have-caught-bias-and-flaws-in-review-mental-health-ef How to Detect Bias and Conflict of Interest in a Meta Analysis of Mental Health Effects of Abortion: A Consumers' Guide Primary Topic:  Stress read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5479243 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:33:57 +0100 5479243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470774&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fscience-and-sensibility%2F201112%2Fhow-get-and-stay-organized-part-1 Many of us run out of time to do the things we want or need to do. At the same time, we waste time. It's a strange paradox. Resolve the paradox with a better organizing system. Primary Topic:  Procrastination read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470774 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:51:03 +0100 5470774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470775&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fwounded-resilient%2F201112%2Fconfessions-psychoanalyst       In order to improve my skills as a public speaker, I joined Toastmasters International, an organization where members cultivate public speaking skills by studying manuals, practicing and helping one another. Soon after joining I was called upon to give my first speech. As I expected, all my old fears and insecurities emerged. Primary Topic:  Stress read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470775 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:46:59 +0100 5470775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470776&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-science-willpower%2F201112%2Fthe-worried-ignorance-is-bliss A new series of studies shows how hard it is to educate and motivate action if people are scared. Primary Topic:  Behavioral Economics read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470776 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:54:59 +0100 5470776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470777&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-perfectionists-handbook%2F201112%2Fperfectionists-dilemma-how-balance-more-is-better-vs-diminis A core principle that many individuals with perfectionism share is that if a little of something is good, then more of it must be better. Primary Topic:  Work read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470777 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:46:10 +0100 5470777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470778&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-doesnt-kill-us%2F201112%2Fguilt-may-be-top-factor-in-ptsd Study suggests feelings of guilt may be a top factor in PTSD was the title of a recent blog by Gregg Zoroya of USA Today. Primary Topic:  Therapy read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470778 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:04:05 +0100 5470778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460988&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-creative-imperative%2F201112%2Fblack-friday-violence-where-it-comes-and-what-we-can-do-about--0   The violence that we saw last week gave new meaning to the term “Black Friday.”  This madness and mayhem was not simply a product of the actions of a few misguided souls, but the reflection of a deeper problem that lives inside of all of us. Primary Topic:  Happiness read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460988 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:54:16 +0100 5460988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460989&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-fallible-mind%2F201112%2Fdecision-time-how-know-what-you-really-want Being a person takes work. Being the person you want to be takes special effort, much of it centered on making decisions everyone has to face but many try to avoid. Which is to say that most consequential things in life depend on knowing how to choose. In the first "Image and Ego" post I illustrated how ego defense mechanisms work. Primary Topic:  Cognition read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460989 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:05:03 +0100 5460989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460990&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmeditation-modern-life%2F201111%2Fthe-stabilizing-power-meditation No matter how serious our commitment to personal development is, we will never be immune from challenges and adverse situations. As we go through life, things will continually throw us off course. We will be confronted with circumstances that will make us re-evaulate our faith in universal truths such as benevolence, kindness, and love. Primary Topic:  Spirituality read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460990 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:43:57 +0100 5460990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460991&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Finvisible-wounds%2F201111%2Fmilitary-suicides America's all-volunteer military service may be threatened by the fact that one soldier takes his own life every 36 hours on average, according to an alarming new report. Primary Topic:  Stress read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460991 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:24:15 +0100 5460991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460992&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Femotional-sobriety%2F201111%2Fself-care-during-the-holidays I've heard from many clients over the years that they have an irrational fear that if they take care of themselves—no one else will. It's as though there is only so much responsibility one can take before they shut the door on connection with others. Primary Topic:  Self-Help read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460992 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:14:38 +0100 5460992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460993&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-mindfulness-approach%2F201111%2Fonline-insomnia-therapy-skype Mindfulness Therapy teaches us how to work with the racing mind and anxiety that is a major factor in insomnia. Primary Topic:  Sleep read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460993 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:52:53 +0100 5460993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460994&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201111%2Fgiving-free-speech-bad-name We live in a time where the press and the airwaves are ruled by outspoken people with strong opinions. With the anonymity of the internet, it is easy for any of us to say very provocative things without being accountable to anyone. Primary Topic:  Media read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460994 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:38:02 +0100 5460994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451190&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fextreme-fear%2F201111%2Fsurviving-fear-under-the-ice "Here I am, under the ice, struggling upside down, and all but blind." Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451190 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:42:26 +0100 5451190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451191&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fmorbid-curiosities%2F201111%2Fwhy-we-love-dead-things Romance at its height worships the crypt. Sex is best with one foot in the grave. Halloween is the true Valentine's Day. We've all gone Goth. Primary Topic:  Sex read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451191 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:03:25 +0100 5451191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451192&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flife-without-anxiety%2F201111%2F10-tips-survive-the-holiday-season The holiday season can be stressful and anxiety provoking. Seeing family members, old friends, bringing up memories all can wreak havoc on our mental state. These tips can help you not only get through the holidays, but even enjoy them! Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451192 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:48:12 +0100 5451192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451193&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthink-well%2F201111%2Fhow-conquer-panic-in-three-easy-steps Imagine that you’re feeling fine, minding your own business, when suddenly out of the blue your chest tightens, you can’t catch your breath, your heart races, you feel dizzy, and break into a cold sweat. Sounds like a heart attack, right? Not necessarily, it could be simple panic and here’s how to conquer it. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451193 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:30:35 +0100 5451193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451194&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flove-doc%2F201111%2Fwhy-anxiety-is-good-your-love-life In the excellent article Why Anxiety is Good for You, page 55-65 in Time Magazine, December 5, 2011, Serge Bloch proposes that anxiety can help you move faster or it can paralyze you. Primary Topic:  Relationships read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451194 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:06:02 +0100 5451194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451195&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fshyness-is-nice%2F201111%2Fparenting-the-shy-child-look-labels Although "shy" is not a negative term in my mind, I realize it's sometimes not considered a desirable trait. Think about it. When was the last time you had someone tell you, "Wow! It's great that you're shy." Primary Topic:  Parenting read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451195 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:17:26 +0100 5451195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451196&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fculture-in-mind%2F201111%2Fis-work-driving-you-crazy-its-time-stop-the-madness Does getting up to go to work in the morning fill you with dread? Are you counting the minutes until the weekend and then on Sunday you are dreading the Monday morning countdown?For many people (not everyone) the workplace is a source of great stress. Just recently the head of Lloyd's Bank in the UK had to take stress leave because his health was being affected by his work. Primary Topic:  Work read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451196 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:54:34 +0100 5451196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451197&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fironshrink%2F201111%2Fhappiness-is-not-your-minds-job-you-can-be-happy-anyway Your mind was not built to make you happy. It was built to keep you safe. But you can still find happiness, even if your mind tends toward worry, pessimism, or low mood. Primary Topic:  Happiness read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451197 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:48:47 +0100 5451197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451198&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fanxiety-help%2F201111%2Fanti-anxiety-medications-explained Americans' use of anti-anxiety medications has increased dramatically over the past decade, and while medications can play an important role in the treatment of anxiety disorders, they are not risk free and in some cases, may exacerbate the problem. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451198 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:05:13 +0100 5451198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5443901&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fthe-search-self%2F201111%2Fman-and-his-mask The word 'persona' means mask. People with depersonalization often feel as if they wear masks. What is the relationship between one and one's mask? Primary Topic:  Personality read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5443901 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:16:54 +0100 5443901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5443902&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fanxiety-files%2F201111%2Fcognitive-behavioral-therapy-proven-effectiveness A recent ill-informed attack on cognitive behavioral therapy characterizes this approach in simplistic and misleading terms. Our patients deserve treatments that work--treatments that have empirical support. CBT is that treatment. Primary Topic:  Anxiety read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5443902 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:01:27 +0100 5443902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5443903&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fpauses-and-moments%2F201111%2Fbravery-in-interior-battle-impending-encounter-polyps He has no proof—no documentary evidence. But he does have a suspicion. Yes, for sure, the Pilgrims left England to escape constraints on their faith; they sailed to the new world where they would enjoy religious freedom. Primary Topic:  Health read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5443903 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:51:45 +0100 5443903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433797&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Flove-and-gratitude%2F201111%2F7-ways-beat-stress-and-prevent-love-quarrel With all of the photos that friends share, every once in a while a photo shines that makes us stop and think and be grateful. In my case, someone whom I envision as hot and sexy - but who nonetheless managed to find a way to turn up the volume on the Italian in me - sent me the ultimate in one of those “life-affirming treasures.” Primary Topic:  Relationships read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433797 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:36:24 +0100 5433797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433798&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Fblack-womens-health-and-happiness%2F201111%2Fholiday-blues-traversing-the-seasons-without-family-pr If you have no family, how do you spend your holidays? Do you visit close friends' homes and spend it with their families? Do you hibernate alone? Are you sad or lonely? Or, are you just glad to be off from work? Do you actually have family and just don't want to even gaze upon their faces because the holiday meal is sure to include the annual family argument? Primary Topic:  Happiness read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433798 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:09:49 +0100 5433798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433799&cid=s_35653_36_f&fid=35653&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fblog%2Ffeeling-relating-existing%2F201111%2Fempathic-civilization-in-age-trauma If we can help one another bear the darkness rather than evade it, perhaps one day we will be able to see the light. Primary Topic:  Stress read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center) Psychology Today Anxiety Center news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433799 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:39:52 +0100 5433799