Category: MentalHealth

Jackie wrote:
According to new research conducted by two Yale University psychologists, the physical sensation of drinking something warm causes us to feel “warm” emotionally. Cold drinks, on the other hand, cause us to behave much more rationally, and experience more emotional detachment in our decision-making. The […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Everyone wants to be the first in line, the number one. The aim is always to go for gold, and never to settle for anything less. Though this is the recommended approach, placing second shouldn’t be ignored nor downplayed.
When one wins a silver medal, it is still an accomplishment […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
After a long hard day at work, the natural tendency of the office slave is to put one’s mind on autopilot and watch the events of his or her life pass by. This is the point where there are zero brain cells left in his head, and all that’s […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Mr. Jack of all trade is the one who knows all the important details in each trade, enough to help one get through a task. But though he has know-how in every field and industry, it is usually limited to an average level. Because of this, he becomes […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
For some people, the idea of hypnotism might seem to be very vague due to the fact of how it is presented in the society. It is often use just for fun and not to be taken seriously. The real deal is that when you talk about hypnosis, it […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
From time to time, people may experience anger. It is a human emotion that is often felt by anyone. Usually anger is often triggered by an emotional damage. It is an unpleasant feeling that happens when we are injured, mistreated, opposed and when we are hindered from getting what […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
What defines a person? Is it his nature, his being that he was designed for or his nurturing, the circumstances and environment he was raised in?
In nature are factors such as zodiac signs (months of birth) and birth signs (year of birth) and the characteristics tagged to the individuals […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
A person encounters hundreds of situations, personalities, and events in a day, in every step and turn one takes. All these circumstances require one simple consistent act at all times: to choose and to decide. Every second, with every breath is a decision to live, a choice made.
One’s life […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
For women, going through nine months of pregnancy entails a lot of stress. Eating right, sleeping well, resting well, getting adequate exercise is all important for a healthy pregnancy. Yet after the nine months is done, many women go through postpartum depression.
Postpartum depression is basically a condition […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Peace of mind seemingly elusive? Feeling like you’re running on empty? Ready to explode or break down at the slightest provocation?
There’s a remedy for stress, so take heart. And it doesn’t require you to enrol in a stress management clinic. In fact, it’s free, it’s effective, and it’s bound […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
If you think Jack Nicholson was charming in ‘As Good As It Gets’ in spite of his eccentricities, you may be surprised to find out that his compulsions (using a fresh soap bar every time he washes his hands, flicks the light switch several times as soon as he […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Many people associate Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with the military, and that is a valid reason to have the disorder; however, there are many other traumatic experiences that can cause a person to experience PTSD. For instance, a home invasion, rape, or any kind of violence can cause a […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Somebody once aptly said that the only people who love change are babies with wet diapers. Change is scary, especially in midlife. It’s a time of doubt and questioning. “What am I doing? What have I achieved and what are my goals?” You feel tense, irritable, and feel like […]

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One of the most intriguing and challenging illnesses to inflict children are perhaps developmental disorders. For one, these special situations can never be returned to normal or at least reverted back to what it was supposed to be. Children who are inflicted with various developmental disorders can have impaired […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Attention deficit disorder, also known as ADD, is a tough thing to manage. Up to this day, there is no known cure for the said neurological disorder as doctors only get to diagnose the illness and propose a way that it can be effectively maintained. Once a person gets […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Do you often eat after an unpleasant experience? Do you find yourself craving for food even when you’re not hungry? Do you turn to food to make you feel better? If you do then you could be an emotional eater. An emotional eater is someone who eats not because […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Transcendental Meditation ™ is a meditation technique developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It is a practical technique that will help you gain better health, happiness and success, and improve your energy, creativity and intelligence. Here’s how:
Simple, effortless technique: TM is a simple mental technique that can be learned easily […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Autism is a very important yet challenging issue that must be addressed today. At present, there is still no cure for autism and upon its onset the only way to go about it is by regulating it properly. Autism affects the developmental capacity of a person, rendering him deficient […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Everybody procrastinates from time to time. We put off all those “must do” chores we’re not particularly fond of doing. People who deal with their chores immediately and without hesitation are rare, but ADDers (i.e., people with Attention Deficit Disorder) who tackle such tasks with vigor are…well…pretty much non-existent.
It’s […]

Former Fat Guy dot Com wrote:
Do you sometimes feel as if a day is not enough to get every one of your responsibilities accomplished? Do you usually find yourself cramming up so many things given a short and pressured amount of time? Do you often find yourself fighting off panic attacks because of looming […]