MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'anticipation'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:50:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377615&cid=t_143423_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F14%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-14-2011%2F The first month of a new year is often filled with fear, anticipation and sometimes frustration. There’s a whole lot of things we didn’t yet accomplish that we often feel pressured to do this year (lose weight, make more money, find our true love). And there’s often a sense of grief associated with that as we slowly say good-bye to 2010 and reflect on what we’re proud of what what we regret. Speaking of regrets, a lot of you had very different views about this statement told to me by a relative: “You haven’t really lived, if you haven’t had regrets.” (You can read their opinions here and contribute your own on our Facebook page.) If you feel regretful and frustrated about last year, there are still lots of things you can do to remedy that. In... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377615 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:38:52 +0100 4377615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349544&cid=t_143423_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F14%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-14-2010%2F The first month of a new year is often filled with fear, anticipation and sometimes frustration. There’s a whole lot of things we didn’t yet accomplish that we often feel pressured to do this year (lose weight, make more money, find our true love). And there’s often a sense of grief associated with that as we slowly say good-bye to 2010 and reflect on what we’re proud of what what we regret. Speaking of regrets, a lot of you had very different views about this statement told to me by a relative: “You haven’t really lived, if you haven’t had regrets.” (You can read their opinions here and contribute your own on our Facebook page.) If you feel regretful and frustrated about last year, there are still lots of things you can do to remedy that. In... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349544 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:38:52 +0100 4349544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322550&cid=t_143423_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F07%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-7-2011%2F The first month in the new year is often filled with reflections. We reflect on the past year. We reflect on what’s still to come. We reflect on the choices we made, good and bad, and wonder what we can do better for the coming year. Do you feel the inner struggle with the past in one hand and your future on the other? Reflections often bring both excitement for the new year and a mourning for what we haven’t yet achieved. As we sink our toes into 2011, what will you wish for? What are your dreams? Whether you want to create a more healthy work/life balance, be happier, or more compassionate, these posts will help you get there. It’s 5 posts to start the ending of 2010 and the beginning of 2011 right. Enjoy! Does Work/Life Conflict Cause You Stress? Dialectical Behavior T... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322550 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:48:40 +0100 4322550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395182&cid=t_143423_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F23%2Fwhy-psychologists-shouldnt-prescribe%2F Beware psychiatrists bearing gifts. If psychology wants to remain a science based upon the understanding of human behavior — both normal and abnormal — and helping those with the “abnormal” components, it would do well to avoid going down the road of prescription privileges. But perhaps it’s already too late. We first noted this disturbing trend in 2006, how they were shot down 9 out of 9 times trying to gain prescription privileges in 2007, and why prescription privileges for psychologists will eventually drive psychiatrists out of a job. We also noted that one of the programs setup to help psychologists get prescription training wasn’t a “college” at all. The fundamental problem with psychologists gaining prescription privileges is the inev... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395182 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:54:19 +0100 3395182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298379&cid=t_143423_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F22%2Fdoes-happiness-follow-on-vacation%2F One of the holy grails of modern psychology is figuring out what makes people happy. The thinking goes, “If we know what makes people happy, people can then do more of that thing and increase happiness in their own lives.” Makes sense. We’ve noted previously how an experience — such as a vacation or going out to dinner — is more likely to increase happiness than buying a material gift. The reasoning behind this is that experiences create (hopefully fond) memories, which can be later recalled and enjoyed again. While you may also enjoy a gift, it just doesn’t seem to have the same impact that an experience does. But research published last week demonstrates that this finding be more complicated than we originally thought. That research by Nawijn and col... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298379 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:30:54 +0100 3298379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262646&cid=t_143423_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fmy-first-week-as-a-therapist%2F The weather conspired against us this week in North Carolina. A state that does usually see at least one major snowstorm a year, we still have no idea what to do when it actually happens. It snowed last Friday night through the day on Saturday and as a result, my university was closed on Monday, and had delayed openings on Tuesday and Wednesday due to daytime snow melt refreezing on the roads at night. Consequently, our counseling clinic was an absolute hive, with all 31 of us taking turns on the one clinic phone, trying to call our clients to reschedule canceled appointments. As if anticipation for seeing your first client isn’t bad enough — most of us had to wait a few extra days! I, myself, had originally scheduled three clients for Monday. Luckily, it worked out that all three ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262646 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:30:52 +0100 3262646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699856&cid=t_143423_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-anticipation-of-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis%2F This past weekend we invited my in-laws for Sunday dinner. I have the best mother and father-in law in the world. I love them dearly and hadn’t seen them since my father-in-law’s 90th birthday at the end of June. When their expected time of arrival passed and we didn’t hear from them I started to worry. After they appeared to be more than a half hour late I was really concerned. When they finally showed up at the door over an hour and a half past when I expected them, I was so relieved. Turns out they were delayed by construction and traffic which I hadn’t expected on a Sunday. The afternoon went terrifically and we had a great time with them as usual. Waiting with concerned anticipation before they showed reminded me of all the times I waited with  the same antici... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699856 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:14:58 +0100 2699856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313543&cid=t_143423_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F06%2Fnegative-anticipation-set-up-for-worry%2F Last night I was worried about a work thing that I felt less than ideally prepared for. Some parts were fine, but others worked against my weaknesses. In short, I was pretty worried. When I went in to work, it all went better than I expected. Some bumps in the road, but it was a great learning experience with good support. I knew this in my head going in, but I was still worried. And I was still somewhat worried about doing it the next time. So if my logic tells me it’s likely to be OK, why did I still get so worried? Worrying is feeling anxious about something that could or will happen in the future. The emotion usually includes fear of either something specific or of the unknown. Your heart beats faster, you might feel sweaty, and you often feel a sense of physical tension in your ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313543 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:55:00 +0100 2313543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2053364&cid=t_143423_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fanticipating-breast-cancer-treatment-is-a-little-like-anticipating-a-snowstorm%2F For a couple of days, we have been anticipating a huge snowstorm in Southeast Michigan; it arrived after midnight. I grew up in Northern Ontario, so snowstorms don’t scare me. I have the right amount of respect for the havoc they can cause; actually at 16 I did my drivers test for my license in a snowstorm. The worst thing about a storm is the anticipation, which is true for most things. When I found out that I had breast cancer, my worst fear was of the side effects of chemotherapy. Most of us have heard the horror stories about sickness from chemo. I willed myself to stop thinking it would be horrible and anticipate that I would be fine through treatment. I don’t know if that is what helped, but I can assure you that chemotherapy, although tough, did not cause me more than a ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2053364 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:54:25 +0100 2053364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828069&cid=t_143423_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F29%2Ftoday-i-am-grateful%2F Filed under: Cancer Survivors, Today, I Am GratefulThe following post is one of a series of posts appearing Monday through Friday on The Cancer Blog. This feature -- Today, I am grateful -- allows me to share with readers my appreciation for all the treasures in my life, both big and small. In my post-cancer world, I find It healing for my soul to be mindful of the good in my life. It is my pleasure to share my gratitude with you.It's hot here in Florida -- steamy, sticky, humid, unbearable hot. The kind of hot that makes me sweat in an instant. The kind of hot that keeps me and my kids cooped up in the air-conditioned indoors for as long as we can stand it. The kind of hot that has me dreaming about cool, crisp, chilly days. I'd even take downright cold at the moment -- anything other tha... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828069 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828069