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There Is Never a Bad Time to Start a Better Life!

We all know that our formula for living is quite simple. We get up in the morning and we go to bed at night. We all do that, so what makes the difference? The obvious answer is what we do in between.

Obsessions Are Created in the Fertile Ground of Intense Worry

I had a chat with a friend over lunch last week. She and her husband had been planning a big holiday abroad but a recent volcanic eruption in Iceland had grounded all flights and they had to cancel - she told me she felt guilty because while her husband was gutted she felt nothing but relief and she

Personality Disorders

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of personality disorders including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Alternatives to AA for Alcoholics

Recovery Inc. includes meetings in Canada and Ireland.Bottle with beer beer on a white reflecting surface image by Alexander Oshvintsev from Fotolia.comMany programs are available for people seeking an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous. Choose a group depending on what you're looking...

Differentiating Each Bipolar Symptom

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by swings between depression and mania with mixed symptoms. It is categorized as either Bipolar I (BP-I) or Bipolar II (BP-II). This disorder has many variations. But in general, a person with bipolar disorder swings from depression to abnorm

Belief and Thought in Therapy

The words belief and thought are the two most misused ones in the English vocabulary. The difference is a vital to understanding the transformation process. This is important to anyone seeking change in themselves or others. This includes improving performance, effecting accelerated healing, and res

Legal Ways to Stop a Husband From In-Home Smoking

While the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke are well-known, it is not possible to legally prohibit a spouse from smoking in your home. The home is your husband's personal residence also, and he has the right to partake in a perfectly legal activity. There are different methods you can use to e

ADHD in the UK

The situation regarding ADHD in the UK is highlighted through media headlines blaming parents once again this week. According to this latest report Britain's youngsters are more likely to engage in risky behaviours such as drinking, smoking and teenage pregnancy and the problem is being laid fi

ADHD in Girls and Boys

ADHD is diagnosed and treated more often in males than in females, but is there truly a gender disparity, or is ADHD in girls under-recognized?

Tips for Stopping Panic Attacks Quickly

Many times, panic attacks seem to be exactly like thieves in the night. They creep up on you at the most inopportune and unexpected moments. For people suffering with panic attacks for the first time, ...

Health Dangers of Wearing Used Skates

There are health dangers for used skates.skates image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.comSkates, both the inline or roller variety and the ice variety, are often bought used so that people can save money. However, there are certain dangers to be aware of when buying and using...

Panic Away Review - Getting Rid Of Your Panic

A vast number of people are afflicted with a recurring problem known as panic attacks and anxiety disorder. This happen mostly in the current world where you usually deal with too much stress and expectations ...

How to Get Your Husband to Quit Smoking in the House

Tobacco-caused disease is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, claiming more than 392,000 lives each year, according to the American Lung Association. Another 50,000 people die from exposure to secondhand smoke, which poses numerous health risks for non-smokers, especially ch

Healthy Supplements for Severe Depression Without Drugs

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders. People who suffer from depression often neglect their diet and do not pay attention to the signs of poor nutrition. Nutrition plays an extremely important role in the regulation of our moods. If individuals desire to avoid medication, hea

Grow, Eat and Save! If You Can't Grow It, Find Someone Else Who Will!

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables every day. I know you know this already, you've heard it since you were little. Therefore, I am not going to discuss how vitally important this is rather I am going to focus on ways you can get more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet that will help no

Anger Management Counseling Techniques

Anger management techniques can keep this from happening.Grove Pashley/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesAnger management techniques can be used in a person's home to help alleviate anger and stress. Anger is a natural release of emotions, but some people do not know how to correctly handle these...