The Symptoms of Tinnitus




The symptoms of tinnitus can cause a lot of annoyance and problems for the sufferer. And on top of that, the symptoms could be confusing as well. Let us take an example to understand this better.

You were leading a perfectly good life, going to work and coming back home everyday, but all of a sudden you begin to hear strange noises in the ear. Of course you believe that there must be a source of these noises. But strangely, no one else seems to hear them. You might become scared and think that the noises are coming from within your body, and so you go and meet your doctor. After a few examinations, the doc confirms that everything is fine within you. But the problem is, you still hear these noises. They are beginning to get on your nerves and affect you at work. And worst, the noises seem to become worse at night, robbing you of your precious sleep.

That's tinnitus for you. The noises you hear are its main symptoms, and they could be of many types. You could hear strange clicking, ringing, buzzing, whistling or hissing sounds within the ear. But it's never the same for everyone. There are a few who hear them all the time, and there are others who get them from time to time. Then there are those who report an intense attack. And others are bothered by a constant drill. But you can be sure about one thing - a lot of people in the US and elsewhere have tinnitus. So there's nothing really unique about your condition.

Most Symptoms of Tinnitus Are Nothing but Phantom Noises

A lot of people become confused when they cannot locate a source of the noises they hear. And some of them even become scared. Often these people are even ridiculed by those who cannot hear the noises themselves. But for those who have tinnitus, the sounds appear absolutely real. Actually, these are just phantom noises, a perception of hearing.

There Are Exceptions.

In at least one instance, the noise heard could be real. In other words, there is a real source of the noise that you hear. This is known as Pulsatile tinnitus. In this, you would be able to hear your own heart beat, and it could drive you completely crazy because you would have to live with the constant beat all the time - no pun intended.

There's another difference. There's at least one more person who can hear these noises, and that is your doctor. The person will however need to use a listening device to hear them. Do take note - this is not the same as listening to the heart beat with a stethoscope. Here, the doctor will use a listening device to hear the noise at your ear, and not your chest.

What causes Pulsatile tinnitus? You could be hearing your heart beat if you have high blood pressure, have arterial damage, and even due to changes in the flow of blood. Sometimes, a lot of stress, anxiety or depression can also cause this condition.

Tinnitus and Ear Pain

Sometimes the tinnitus noises could come together with pain or discomfort in the ear. This usually happens when one or both of your ears are blocked because of excessive wax. So clear some of it, and the noise will go away.

But it is not always that simple to get rid of the noises. Sometimes the causes can be much more complicated, and there could be several contributing factors as well. Sadly, your conventional doctor will not be able to give you permanent relief because the treatment offered is only symptomatic. Treating the symptoms will never help when the causes remain.

The only way you could ever get rid of your tinnitus for good is by following the holistic approach to healing. By using a multidimensional treatment for tinnitus, we are tackling all tinnitus causative factors and eliminating these triggering elements from the root. This is the only path for permanent freedom from tinnitus.


This article is based on the book, "Tinnitus Miracle" by Thomas Coleman. Thomas is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated his life to creating the ultimate Tinnitus solution guaranteed to permanently reverse the root of ear ringing and naturally and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life,  without the use prescription medication and without any surgical procedures. Learn more by visiting his website Here
 

Life With Bipolar Disorder

Even if you've only recently been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, you have probably been on this journey for a long time. You may have been misunderstood or misdiagnosed for years. You may have been up and down with severe mood swings or relapses. You may feel your current treatment is not working, or you may be troubled by the side effects of your medication.
Bipolar Disorder is a serious condition, and each individual's symptoms are different. Taking ownership of your treatment plan is the first step toward managing your symptoms.

You're not the only person living with Bipolar Disorder

If your symptoms are not managed, friends and family may feel confused by your extreme changes in mood. It may be constructive for you and your family to attend family therapy together. This can help promote understanding and strengthen relationships.
Friends and family can be tremendous sources of support. They can help you stick to your treatment plan by encouraging you to avoid harmful habits, learning the warning signs of an episode, and sharing the responsibility for care.
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To get the most from your treatment, make sure you talk with your doctor about how you're feeling on your medication and whether you are experiencing any side effects. Ask about what you can do, other than taking medication, to help treat your symptoms.
Learn how a healthy lifestyle that includes weight management and avoidance of alcohol can help you. Learn more.

Importance of therapy

While there is no cure for Bipolar Disorder, there are effective approaches to help manage these symptoms. Some options may include talk therapy, group therapy, and prescription medication or any combination of these.
Some healthcare professionals encourage patients to track their moods and discuss mood changes with a therapist. Many healthcare professionals agree that sharing this information and establishing a supportive and consistent relationship between a patient with Bipolar Disorder and a therapist can be an invaluable part of the treatment plan.
In addition to having the opportunity to discuss current challenges and ways to cope with symptoms during these sessions, patients with Bipolar Disorder may also be able to discuss and better understand past episodes and behaviors.

5 Ways to Stress Less

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By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.

5 Ways to Stress Less
Stress is different things to different people. It's also different things at different times to the same person. In other words, stress is very individual, and whether something becomes a stressor to you depends on a variety of variables, according to Richard Blonna, Ed.D, a nationally certified coach and counselor and author of Stress Less, Live More: How Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Can Help You Live a Busy Yet Balanced Life.
Specifically, he defines stress as a "holistic transaction between the individual and the potential stressor resulting in a stress response." For example, being stuck in traffic on your way to work is a stressor. But traffic on a leisurely Sunday isn't a big deal.
In addition, your response to the stressor also depends on your physiological state. "Each transaction we're involved in takes place in a very specific context that's affected by our health, sleep, psychoactive substances, whether we've had breakfast [that day] and [whether we're] physically fit," Blonna said. Lack of sleep and many cups of coffee can heighten stress, whereas a great workout and a big breakfast may buffer it.
Still, oftentimes, it can feel like we're powerless to stressors. That we have no choice but to get bothered by traffic, the flu, taxes and bills. But we do have some control over our response to potential stressors, as Blonna said. Here's how to empower yourself along with how to cope effectively with stress.

5 Ways for Better Coping with Stress

When trying to manage stress, Blonna said that many people mistakenly look for a Band-Aid approach. They look for one approach to work with all stressors in all situations at all times. But realistically you can't rely on one technique. For instance, diaphragmatic breathing is an effective stress reliever but you might not want to use it in a certain situation because you're feeling self-conscious and don't want to bring attention to yourself, he said. Similarly, while Blonna is a big believer in meditation, he said it doesn't work if you're stuck in traffic, since it's dangerous to close your eyes.
Instead, "What we need is a toolbox that's full of techniques that we can fit and choose for the stressor in the present moment," he said. Stress is complex, so your approach to coping with it has to be "broad-based and adaptive," he said. Years ago, he developed five levels of strategies for coping with stress or the "five Rs of coping model." Each level has multiple strategies.
1. Reorganize.
As a health educator, Blonna knows the importance of a healthy lifestyle, especially for stress management. He said that "reorganizing your health" and "develop[ing] hearty habits" provides more energy and builds coping resilience. For instance, exercise not only improves physical functioning but it also helps your brain work better and process information better, he said.
In fact, maybe you "won't even get stressed in the first place." Blonna aims to get at least 30 minutes of cardio four to five times a week. As he said, physical wellbeing isn't "merely your health insurance, but [your] basic defense against stress."
2. Rethink.
What your mind tells you "about a potential stressor determines whether it becomes an actual stressor," Blonna said. He gave the example of a student who's terrified of failing a final exam. He keeps focusing on how he isn't smart and will do poorly, instead of focusing on the things that will help him do well on the exam, such as meeting with the professor, scheduling a study session with others and studying for the final. The goal is to get over your negative thinking and accept that while you may not be an expert in a certain subject, like in this case, you can still try your best and do what you can to learn the material.
Our scripts from the past also can turn potential stressors actual ones. They can stunt growth in the very areas that we value. From the perspective of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Blonna said, we carry mental and emotional baggage about past events and experiences. When similar experiences come up, these old scripts lead to negative self-talk. Take the idea of a new relationship, he said. This can be a potential stressor if other relationships didn't go well. While you're very interested in this person and you value relationships, old images of past failed relationships, self-doubt and negative scripts keep coming up.
If we let these things become barriers to moving forward, then "we aren't living lives with what we value," he said. He likens this baggage to carrying around a duffle bag. "Each of us has this duffel bag filled with negative thoughts, mental images and dialogue." We have two options: we can "let duffle bag drag us down [or] we can just drop it or put it away." It's the idea of accepting that this baggage does exist—"we can't eliminate it"—but "I don't have to let it stop me in my tracks," he said. Plus, once you experience a positive relationship or experience, you create a healthy frame of reference.
In general, "be aware of that baggage and how it's affecting [your] life in the present moment; how it's influencing your ability to enjoy life now" and to accept "the fact that that's how [your] mind works." But you do have the power to change those negative thoughts and push through self-doubting scripts.
Blonna gave an example from his own life when he was considering becoming an ACT trainer. He had various negative scripts running in his mind, including how he'd inevitably fail and who did he think he was to train psychotherapists with years of experience in the first place. He "almost said no." But after a while, he decided that he'd do several training sessions. If they were "total failures," he'd stop. The result? The training sessions went exceptionally well, and he continues to train others.
3. Reduce.
"Sometimes we're stressed out because of the sheer volume of things we're involved in," Blonna said. When you're overwhelmed, even fun things lose their appeal and become stressors. Take running, for example. If you're rushing around and have to force running in between two other commitments, this passion may become another source of stress, he said. The key is to find optimal stimulation, so you aren't understimulated (i.e., bored) with your activities or overstimulated (i.e., overwhelmed).
To do that, consider all the things you're involved in. It can help to keep a journal to track your activities and your feelings about them, Blonna said. Also, he suggested asking yourself, "Do they mesh with my goals and values? Am I doing things that give my life meaning? Am I doing the right amount of things?"
Other questions that may provide you with good insight: "When you wake up in the morning, do you look forward to what's on your plate? Are you excited to start the day? Or do you dread getting out of bed because you don't have any energy?"
Understand that getting to this balanced place takes trial and error. Also, it takes saying no to things that aren't that important to you. For instance, Blonna has worked with students who take on 19 credits to please their parents, but they get incredibly overwhelmed with the course load. "They can only handle 12 credits and would rather cut back and enjoy the process of learning but allow others to bully them into toughing it out yet they're miserable," he said.
4. Relax.
This level is "designed to put your body in a state that's incompatible with stress," Blonna said. Interestingly, "a lot of people are so stressed [that] they don't know what the absence of stress or a calm mind feels like," he said. But practicing clinically proven relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or systematic muscle relaxation, for about 20 minutes a day can help tremendously. While you won't always have the time to devote to these techniques on a daily basis, he said, it is important to make relaxation a priority.
5. Release.
Here, the goal is two-fold, according to Blonna: to reduce muscle tension and to "use up energy that's mobilized during a stress response." He divides physical activity into mild, moderate and vigorous activities. Maybe in addition to your physical activity routine, you need something more vigorous to release the tension so you lift weights or go on a brisk walk.
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Withdraw from Drugs at Home

tibor image Home There are about 15,000 Rehab and detox centers in the USA & Canada.  Unfortunately, statistics show that their national average success rate is only 20%. Tibor Palatinus, founder of DrugRehabAdvisor.com spent the past decade educating children about the damaging effects of drugs and addiction, and searching for suitable rehab programs to help individuals who had fallen victim of addiction.
After a decade of research we have so far  found 35 programs that produced results 3 to 4 time better than the national average. We only recommend centers that are client centered and focused on the person's full recovery.

Why Some Holistic Rehab & Detox Programs Are More Successful

Holistic means addressing the whole person: socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, educationally, nutritionally, and medically. Holistic rehab & detox programs treat the whole individual. We'll help you discover what to look out for so you can expect a 60% to 80% chance of success!
Conversely a non-holistic rehab program tends to focus on behavior and perhaps medical assessment. These non-holistic rehabs may include meetings and medication, that's not holistic; even if they have an exercise or yoga class and call themselves 'holistic'. Often a for-profit or insurance based rehab program is about numbers. I'll help you spot those and avoid them before even calling them up.
Rehab means rehabilitating a person back to health and recovery while in drug rehab. Achieving a healthy recovery requires more than dry or clean time plus meetings. Rehabilitated applies to the whole person's life.

The Right & Wrong Way to Measure Success in Rehab

There are several types of 12-step programs as well as alternatives to 12-step, and all define success differently, so it is important to know how a rehab program that boast a high success rate measures its success.
For example, a typical 12-step rehab center defines a success as someone who completes the first 3 steps of a 12-step program within 28 days, and is then sent home to complete the remaining steps. But you know that person is not yet worthy of your trust and stable enough to be considered a success.
Other rehab centers prescribe substitute drugs, which can be highly addictive, for months and years, and call this compliant person a 'program completion or success'.
A Drug Rehab Advisor Success is:
At Drug Rehab Advisor, a 'Rehab success' is someone who is off ALL addictive drugs
and capable of living an honest and productive life after the rehab program is finished.
A medical 'Detox success' is someone who is stably off ALL addictive or abusive drugs with minimal to no withdrawal symptoms.
Over the past decade we have sent over 500 hundred addicts to specific rehab and medical detox centers across North America and spoken to about 15,000 people who went to other rehabs. During this past decade, we have found 23 private rehab and detox centers across North America that meet our standard of success and some that boast impressive success rates that are 4 times that of the national average.

Our services at Drug Rehab Advisor are complementary

We represent alternatives to 12-step and 12-step rehab programs. All these rehab and detox programs are Holistic, which means they help the person deal with all their life situations. Holistic programs also use the latest scientific breakthroughs to treat underlying medical conditions as well as the source of emotional distress. This is far more effective than merely treating symptoms with more medication.

Our Rehab and Detox Intake counselors will answer your questions, such as:

  • Which programs represent the best hope of recovery for your loved one?
  • Which centers accept PPO Insurance?
  • Where can you find a loan to finance a private rehab program?
  • Is one of these centers in your local area?
  • Will the center use medication to help recovery?
  • How can you convince a loved one to reach out for help?
  • How to increase the likelihood of success by 40%
  • How long is the program that we recommend for your loved one?

Study: Pot May Improve Cognitive Functioning in Bipolar Disorder

Lindsay Abrams - Lindsay Abrams is an editorial fellow with The Atlantic Health channel. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times.

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Patients with bipolar I disorder performed better in neurocognitive assessments when they had a history of marijuana use. But that must be considered in the context of the known negative effects of marijuana in bipolar sufferers.
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PROBLEM: At least one prior study has shown than cannabis might have some positive effects for patients with bipolar disorder, and several others have reported that in patients with schizophrenia, marijuana use is actually associated with an improvement in neurocognitive functioning. While it is still unclear why the psychoactive drug might have this effect on patients with major psychiatric disorders, this study further investigates the association in bipolar disorder patients.
METHODOLOGY: Data was collected over nine years from patients at a Long Island hospital as part of a larger cohort study. All of the patients used for this study fit the DSM-IV requirements for bipolar I disorder, meaning they had experienced a true manic episode. Fifty individuals with a history of cannabis "abuse or dependence" and 150 individuals without this history took part in a number of standardized tests designed to measure their cognitive functioning. Researchers attempted to control for as many variables as possible, including their demographics, the age of onset and duration of the patients' illness and their estimated IQ from before they developed the disorder.
RESULTS: There was a general pattern of superior cognitive functioning in the group with a history of cannabis abuse. These patients performed better than their drug-free cohort on all significant measures, such as processing speed, attention, and working memory. The researchers suspected that this discrepancy could have been caused by increased alcohol dependence in the control group, but upon secondary analysis they found that alcohol abuse was higher in the cannabis group as well.
CONCLUSION: Patients with bipolar disorder demonstrated significantly higher neurocognitive performance when they also had a history of cannabis dependence. With these results added to what we know about schizophrenia, it is possible that the correlation is causal -- that marijuana use improves the cognitive functioning of patients with severe psychiatric disorders.
LIMITATIONS: The authors point out that a certain baseline of cognitive function is required for patients to get their hands on illegal drugs in the first place, which may provide another explanation for the correlation seen here. They also found that the patients in their sample with a history of cannabis dependence also had more severe cases of bipolar disorder, as manifested by an increased rate of psychosis during their manic episodes.
IMPLICATIONS: Marijuana has been more definitively shown to have negative effects on users with bipolar disorder -- making them less likely to comply with treatment or respond well to lithium (a common mood stabilizer), and more likely to have psychotic symptoms or attempt suicide. The authors of this study therefore suggest that the best next step might be to develop treatments that mimic the positive effects of cannabis without causing more harm than good.

Diffusing Fear Through Journaling


Diffusing Fear Through Journaling
We've explored various types of writing that will help you to transform your fear, but there is yet
another one: journaling. You may be familiar with the concept of keeping a ―diary,‖ but
journaling is slightly different.
A diary is often used to record your life events, but a journal is more about your feelings
regarding those events – especially the ―negative‖ feelings like fear, anger, grief, and so on.
There are many different ways to journal, and we will explore some of them below. However, as
with most of the techniques we have covered, there is plenty of room to personalize it to suit
your own preferences. Let your creativity lead you as you explore this powerful process.
Releasing the past.
One of the most trans formative methods of journaling is to explore the past events and
experiences that left you feeling powerless or frightened – and may still be affecting your life
today.
For example, an incident of childhood sexual abuse may have created a strong fear response that
flares up whenever you attempt to form an intimate relationship as an adult. Exploring the pain,
guilt, shame, and anger relating to the sexual abuse can help greatly in purging those old
emotions and finally starting the healing process.
How to do it:
Simply grab your journal and a pen and start writing your thoughts about the experience(s), how
they made you feel when they happened, and how they still affect you now.
If the experiences involved another person (like an abuser), you can write letters directly to them
to voice your feelings, or you can simply write as if you were telling a story.
The most difficult part of this process is that the old pain and fear you felt years ago can
suddenly rise to the surface and threaten to overwhelm you again.
If this happens, try one or more of the techniques we covered previously to regain control.
However, the point is not to avoid feeling your feelings – but to process and purge them in
healthy, constructive ways.

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Are you holding yourself back?



How do you know when something is holding you back?
When you think of your past, does it fill you with regret, blame, sadness, fear or any heavy emotion that weighs you down?  If the answer is yes, that's a sign that you probably need to release what's weighing you down.
Do you feel hopeless, doubtful or a general sense of tiredness when you think of your life?  If the answer is yes, it's likely that you need to release what's draining your energy.
To the extent that limiting beliefs, heavy emotions and old wounds weigh you down, you're not free to move forward.  Heavy emotions, such as worry, jealousy and feeling offended, drain your energy and keep you stuck in the past.  You need plenty of energy to successfully create what you long for. That's why you must free yourself from inner demons.
Sometimes just becoming aware of negative thoughts can be enough to defeat them. There will be times, however, when awareness alone will not defeat your inner demons.  That's when releasing practices can help you.
Do You Know Your Energy Leaks?
Memories, people, events and ideas that deplete your energy are energy leaks.  They drain your life force.  More often, they rob you of energy in subtle ways over time.
If a close friend were to ask you what your energy leaks are, what would you say?  It comes back again to awareness.
To change your reality, you must know yourself intimately.  You need to know your strengths and weaknesses.  We all have energy leaks.  Some people have more than others, but we all need to work on ourselves.
Whether you need to let go of self-pity, regret, impatience or depression (to name a few), face each one, forgive and let go.  It does not empower you at all to rehash the past with judgment, regret or blame.  Take responsibility for your emotions and release those that weaken you.
What Will You Gain By Stopping Your Energy Leaks?
When you stop your energy leaks, you build up your energy and can alter your destiny.  You put yourself in a place of power by choosing strength over weakness.  It's always up to you to choose what gives you strength.
By growing your inner power, you gain benefits on all levels.  Remember, the physical and spiritual worlds are interconnected.
As our energy increases, even in small degrees, we're more likely to have insights, to see new possibilities, to feel stronger and experience more optimism.  We shift energetically, just as water changes when exposed to certain thoughts.
When that happens, we tend to increasingly draw resources and people into our lives that will help us.  Our probable future changes as we change our inner world.

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What are the signs of PTSD?

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What are the signs of PTSD?

“Driving down the roads in my home town, I found myself noticing every piece of debris, avoiding every pothole.”
A wide variety of symptoms may be signs you are experiencing PTSD:
“When stress brought on flashbacks, I dealt with them by drinking them away. I considered it recreational drinking, but really I was self-medicating.”
It’s not just the symptoms of PTSD but also how you may react to them that can disrupt your life. You may:

What is the treatment for PTSD?

If you have PTSD, it doesn’t mean you just have to live with it. In recent years, researchers from around the world have dramatically increased our understanding of what causes PTSD and how to treat it. Hundreds of thousands of Veterans have gotten treatment for PTSD—and treatment works.
“In therapy I learned how to respond differently to the thoughts that used to get stuck in my head.”
Two types of treatment have been shown to be effective for treating PTSD: counseling and medication. Professional counseling can help you understand your thoughts and discover ways to cope with your feelings. Medications, called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are used to help you feel less worried or sad.
In just a few months, these treatments can produce positive and meaningful changes in symptoms and quality of life. They can help you understand and change how you think about your trauma—and change how you react to stressful memories.
You may need to work with your doctor or counselor and try different types of treatment before finding the one that’s best for dealing with your PTSD symptoms.

Understanding PTSD Booklet

Understanding PTSD Booklet
This eight-page booklet explains what PTSD is, provides information and resources on support, and shares real stories from people who have dealt effectively with PTSD.
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"Who's the Boss?" 10 ways to start taking control



"Who's the Boss?" 10 ways to start taking control

At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with PTSD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage those challenges and move forward.

Practicing positive thinking allows people with PTSD to focus on our strengths and accomplishments, which increases happiness and motivation. This, in turn, allows us to spend more time making progress, and less time feeling down and stuck. The following tips provide practical suggestions that you can use to help you shift into more positive thinking patterns:

1. Take Good Care of Yourself
It's much easier to be positive when you are eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.

2. Remind Yourself of the Things You Are Grateful For
Stresses and challenges don't seem quite as bad when you are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are right in life. Taking just 60 seconds a day to stop and appreciate the good things will make a huge difference.

3. Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions
A fear of not being liked or accepted sometimes leads us to assume that we know what others are thinking, but our fears are usually not reality. If you have a fear that a friend or family member's bad mood is due to something you did, or that your co-workers are secretly gossiping about you when you turn your back, speak up and ask them. Don't waste time worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.

4. Refrain from Using Absolutes
Have you ever told a partner "You're ALWAYS late!" or complained to a friend "You NEVER call me!"? Thinking and speaking in absolutes like 'always' and 'never' makes the situation seem worse than it is, and programs your brain into believing that certain people are incapable of delivering.

5. Detach From Negative Thoughts
Your thoughts can't hold any power over you if you don't judge them. If you notice yourself having a negative thought, detach from it, witness it, and don't follow it. (I silently say the word "cancel")

6. Squash the "ANTs"
In his book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life," Dr. Daniel Amen talks about "ANTs" - Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like "Those people are laughing, they must be talking about me," or "The boss wants to see me? It must be bad!" When you notice these thoughts, realize that they are nothing more than ANTs and squash them!

7. Practice Lovin', Touchin' & Squeezin' (Your Friends and Family)
You don't have to be an expert to know the benefits of a good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up. One research study on this subject had a waitress touch some of her customers on the arm as she handed them their checks. She received higher tips from these customers than from the ones she didn't touch!

8. Increase Your Social Activity
By increasing social activity, you decrease loneliness. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!

9. Volunteer for an Organization, or Help another Person
Everyone feels good after helping. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources. The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more you will receive in return.

10. Use Pattern Interrupts to Combat Rumination
If you find yourself ruminating (spinning your wheels), a great way to stop it is to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do something completely different. Rumination is like hyper-focus on something negative. It's never productive, because it's not rational or solution-oriented, it's just excessive worry. Try changing your physical environment - go for a walk or sit outside. You could also call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music. Motion creates emotion, act your way into "right" thinking.

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12 Tips To Block Out The Noise and Quiet Your Mind


 

12 Tips To Block Out The Noise and Quiet Your Mind


What's that noise?

Oh, it's the million things on the Internet screaming for your attention, it's your colleagues and family all wanting a piece of your time, it's the distractions upon distractions that push and pull you in every direction.
Boy it can get overwhelming trying to please everyone, but in doing so you end up neglecting the most important person in your life…
YOU!
It's time to give yourself some of your own quality time, rather than succumbing to all the distractions in your life.
Here are 12 tips to block out all the noise and quiet your mind.
Practice Meditation
1. Practice breathing meditation. Breathing meditation is a simple and effective method for calming your mind. Start by finding a comfortable and quiet place where you can sit and observe your breath. Clear everything from your mind and just focus on your breathing. With practice, you'll be able to meditate longer periods or place your mind on your breath in any surroundings.
2. Develop single-pointed concentration. Train your mind to rest upon your object of meditation whether it's a candle or a spoken mantra. Note any distracting thoughts but decline to pursue them. Bring your mind back to your chosen object. Focus.
3. Learn to visualize. Select images that promote happiness and serenity. Perhaps you may want to picture snow-capped mountains or sheep grazing in a meadow.
4. Focus on positive thoughts. If your meditation is part of a spiritual practice, you can follow the prayers taught in your tradition. Alternatively, you can soothe your mind by repeating any thought or quote that is meaningful for you.
Use the Soothing Qualities of Water
1. Take a bath. Cultures all over the world have long appreciated the calming effects of water. A simple warm bath can soothe your nerves. Rest your head on a bath pillow and add some comforting scents like sandalwood or lavender. Turn the lights down low and play soft music.
2. Surround yourself with the sound of water. Eat your lunch by a park fountain or install a solar device in your own backyard. You can find recordings of waterfalls online or get a CD with aquatic effects that you can play anywhere you go.
Get Back to Nature
1. Go for a walk. In some eras, it was common for people to go on long retreats into the wilderness. Even a short break can do wonders to restore your peace of mind. Visit your local state park or take a quiet walk around your neighborhood. If you work indoors all week, use the weekend to explore scenic trails for biking and hiking.

2. Cultivate a garden.
Gardening is a great way to slow down and appreciate nature. Devote a section of your backyard to growing flowers and vegetables. If you live in an apartment setting, select plants that will flourish indoors or on a balcony, like some species of palm trees and herbs.
3. Spend time with animals. Spending time with animals is so therapeutic it's even been proven to help people recover from surgery faster. Take your dog for a walk. Watch your cat at play. Sign up for horseback riding lessons.
Live in the Present Moment
1. Put the past behind you. Dwelling on the past can make it difficult to feel composed. If you're thinking about past misfortunes, decide if you'd rather devote your energy to more constructive activities.
2. Adopt a positive view towards the future. The future always carries some uncertainty. Focus on creating causes for a better future and patiently accepting whatever outcomes arise.
3. Enjoy the present moment. Give your full attention to what is happening now. Take advantage of the opportunities before you and delight in the good things that surround you. Steer your mind towards wholesome thoughts and actions. Engage fully with the people who share your life.
These techniques have been used by people for centuries to block out distractions and quiet the mind.
What about you, what are your favorite techniques to block out distractions and quiet your mind?

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Roger Walsh is not a specialist. He is a University of California professor of psychiatry with degrees in neuroscience, psychology, physiology, and medicine, and joint appointments in anthropology and philosophy in addition to his primary appointment in Psychiatry and Human Behavior.
On the basis of all that, and maybe also his stint as a circus acrobat, he has a big tip for you: make some lifestyle changes!
If you are a reader of writings on happiness and self-help, many of Walsh's tips will sound familiar. What is different is where Walsh is coming from. He's a mental health professional telling other mental health professionals that they just don't get it about the profound importance of what he calls TLCtherapeutic lifestyle change.
In fact, on the basis of scientific evidence, he believes that some of these TLCs are more effective than drugs or therapy. What's more,
"Unlike both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, they are free of stigma and can even confer social benefits and social esteem."
Professor Walsh is not anti-therapy. Well, not any more. As he explained to a reporter for a publication of the University of California at Riverside,
"I went into therapy because I didn't have much faith that it really worked, and I wanted to see for myself," he says. "A couple years later, I staggered out of there a very different person. It was perhaps the most transformative experience of my life."
Without further ado, here are Professor Walsh's Big Eight TLCs (not in any particular order), from his article in the October 2011 American Psychologist, "Lifestyle and mental health":
  1. Time in nature
  2. Relaxation and stress management
  3. Service to others
  4. Relationships
  5. Recreation
  6. Nutrition and diet
  7. Exercise
  8. Spiritual or religious involvement
From what I have learned about people who are single, and especially those who are single at heart, I think that the suggestion to spend more time in nature is especially likely to resonate. I also especially appreciated that Walsh's section on relationships begins with a paean not to coupledom but to friendship.

Bella DePaulo (Ph.D., Harvard; Visiting Professor, UC Santa Barbara), an expert on single life, is the author of several books, including "Singled Out: How Singles Are Stereotyped, Stigmatized, and Ignored, and Still Live Happily Ever After" and "Singlism: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stop It." Dr. DePaulo has discussed singles and single life on radio and television, including NPR and CNN, and her work has been described in newspapers such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, and magazines such as Time, Atlantic, the Week, More, the Nation, Business Week, AARP Magazine, and Newsweek. Visit her website at www.BellaDePaulo.com.

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