Imagine this: you are stressed about a test tomorrow, forgetting to finish that project for school, about not having enough time to hang out with friends, and on top of all that, you start stressing about being stressed! It’s like you’re in a never-ending loop of worry and anxiety. But you’re not alone! Lots of individuals feel […]
CBT techniques for triggers involves changing thoughts and behaviors. These techniques include mindfulness, thought diaries, and cognitive restructuring. They aim to identify and challenge negative thoughts associated with triggers. What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that aims at pinpointing and modifying unhealthy thought processes and actions to improve them.
What is EMDR? EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy technique used to relieve distress associated with traumatic memories or experiences. It targets traumatic memories through techniques like: What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote
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What is Eustress? Eustress, or Good Stress, is a type of stress that yields beneficial outcomes in our lives after facing stressful situations. For example, when preparing for a favorite exam, you might experience feelings of nervousness and anxiety pre-exam. However, as you delve deeper and conquer challenging topics, you feel a sense of achievement and
What is Hormetic Stress? Hormetic Stress Definition: The beneficial and adaptive response of the human body to mild stressors. When exposed to manageable stress levels, such as moderate exercise, cognitive stress from thinking, or hobbies, the body stimulates positive responses at the cellular and molecular levels, enhancing the body’s overall well-being. Example: The controlled exposure
This article is all about how mental imagery teams up with your thoughts, perception, visualization, shaping how you see things and feel emotions. What is Mental Imagery? Mental imagery is a fundamental component of cognition. It involves the generation of sensory-like experiences in the mind’s eye. When we recall the taste of a delicious meal,
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This article is meant for confirmed cases of Health Anxiety. If you notice a serious problem with your health, consult a doctor right away. CBT for health anxiety is explained below: CBT: CBT, or Cognitive Behavior Therapy, traces its origins to ‘Behavior Therapy‘ established in the 1950s. Pioneered by Albert Ellis (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy)
Social Anxiety in Teens and Adults: Common Signs: Some common symptoms of Social Anxiety in Teens include: Causes and Triggers: Here are some of the key factors: The role of technology: How To Cope: Social Anxiety and Self-Consciousness If you have formed social anxiety or excessively self-consciousness, the following are ways to reduce it and
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The Relation: Stress and Back Pain Stress has a wear and tear effect on our body, causing exhaustion and chronic exposure can cause health problems over time, such as back pain, shoulder, neck, knee, leg, or foot pain. The latest neuroscientific findings shows that chronic pain can be a learned state, created in the brain
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Dyslexia and anxiety are linked. The challenges associated with dyslexia, including difficulties in academic tasks, negative feedback, and fear of exposure, can contribute to feelings of anxiety and frustration. Dyslexia: In 1887, Dr. J.M. Berlin discovered that dyslexia is a neurological process that affects how the brain processes information. Dyslexia is different for everyone, from
