Halloween is around the corner. On October 31st, people tend to overeat on candy and sweets. I know I have. It happens. In a way the holiday provides an excuse to consume as much Twix’s, Skittles, Reese’s, and M&M’s throughout the day. Overeating for a holiday is not recommended, but it happens. If a person overeats frequently and in secret, it is a problem for concern. A … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
What’s the Difference Between Shyness and Social Phobia?
Everyone experience some shyness or discomfort at some point in his or her lives. This can come from new situations or going to a party and not know anyone. A person who is shy would feel awkward around people; yet anxiously want to socialize with others. Eventually the shy person would become comfortable after doing the uncomfortable thing. Just to be clear there is no … [Read more...]
PTSD Revealed with Michele Rosenthal
Anxiety In Teens joins Michele Rosenthal, a 24-year Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder sufferer and conquerer, and founder of HealMyPTSD.com. She has a ton of great advice to share with those suffering from PTSD, as well as family and friends! AiT: What is "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder," and how does one know if they have it? Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a normal … [Read more...]
True Courage: Felix Baumgartner and the First Dive from Space
Courage What do you think when you hear the word courage? Is it doing something historically heroic like a scene from the movie 300? Or is it the great dream Martin Luther King was able to carry out through all the hate? Or could it be jumping from space! On October 14th, 2012, Felix Baumgertner broke several world records: 1) for the highest manned balloon flight at … [Read more...]
Chillaxing
Alarm goes off at 7am and after one desired snooze hit I get up and start moving with my day. It begins with brushing my teeth, then whistling in the shower, making breakfast, running to catch the 21 bus towards downtown, then looking at my planner making reminders of the numerous things that need to get done today. The rest of the day usually doesn’t look very different … [Read more...]
Deep In The Hole Phase
September 25, 2011 was when the world collapsed on me The ground I once stood on had vanished The illusion I once held as true popped My chest was aching, my heart had dropped My head was a river of tear dropping thoughts. Whatever strength I had left within me was gone It was then, when I found myself lying inside a deep nasty, dirty, and very cold … [Read more...]