Learning How to Journal Will Help You Grow
Question: Unfortunately, I suffer from a variety of physical ailments that are aggravated by stress. Someone recently suggested to me that I might benefit from keeping a journal. That makes me think of...
View ArticleStrep Infections and OCD
From the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)Strep Infection and OCDNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) researchers report that some children whose symptoms of obsessive-compulsive...
View ArticleYou Can be Spiritual While Dealing With Difficult People
Question: I have been working on trying to become more spiritual but am struggling with someone in my life who is difficult. She acts very irresponsibly but still expects me and my family to help...
View ArticleAre You Familiar with the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
Question: Dear Ms. Williamson,A woman in Massachusetts who had fibromyalgia recently committed suicide. I have fibromyalgia, too. Is that what is in store for me?Not at all. Judith Curren's suicide is...
View ArticleDo You Know That Hypnosis Has Been Used to Increase Breast Size?
Question: Can hypnosis be utilized to increase breast size?In works by noted hypnosis experts such as Harold Crasilneck and D. Corydon Hammond, research is cited which does indeed suggest that hypnosis...
View ArticleClinical Hypnosis is Helping People with Chronic Pain
Question: I suffer from chronic pain and my doctor referred me to a pain clinic that uses clinical hypnosis. Part of my religious congregation is against hypnosis. Can you help?Some fundamental...
View ArticleWant to Recover Childhood Memories? Try These Techniques
Question: I have a question about memories. From ages one to eight, I can remember only things like the house, toys, etc., but nothing clear about the people. Then, after we moved away from my father,...
View ArticleCatholic Guilt? Forgive and Move Forward
Question: I am 45 years old and am trying to make peace with some spiritual issues. I find that I have some resentment toward the religion of my youth. I went to Catholic Schools and have many painful...
View ArticleHealth: If You Want to Find Superior Alzheimers Care, Here's How
Unfortunately, sub-par Alzheimers care and assisted living facilities with less-than-attentive staff do exist, and unless you know what you're looking for, it's easy to choose one that will ultimately...
View ArticleEffectively Communicating with Your Children When a Parent is Diagnosed with...
By Juann WatsonChildren have the distinct ability to sense when a parent is sick. They often worry and some may ask questions of why a parent may not partake in activities as before. For others, they...
View ArticleLittle Known Ways That Rituals Help Us
Question: I recently lost a relative I loved a great deal. My culture has some very traditional ways of dealing with death and I found some of them actually helpful. Are there other ways that such...
View ArticleIs Name Calling Abusive? Stop Verbal Bullying
Question: I am in a relationship in which he calls me names and silences me when we are arguing. Is this abuse?It is indeed! Name calling has no place in effective fair fighting. It is verbal bullying....
View ArticleGain Self Esteem When You Face Pain
Question: I have often heard it said that we grow when we face pain. How can pain make us strong?One aspect of good self-esteem is to have a sense of where our strengths are and to have a sense of...
View ArticleFear of Doctors? You Can Promote Disease Prevention
Question: My girlfriend does not routinely have medical check-ups, saying there is no need. I'm beginning to think she has a fear of doctors. How can I persuade her to take better care of herself? I...
View ArticleDealing with Pain and Illness? Chronic Disease Management for Your Family
Question: My spouse suffers from a chronic disease which includes chronic pain. I try to be of help and support but sometimes my spouse pushes me away. Is there some type of successful chronic disease...
View Article7 Tips for Coping with Difficult People
Question: Do you have any suggestions for coping with unpleasant people? Why would someone be repeatedly cruel and insensitive to me at work? I deal with such a person every day.Difficult people are a...
View ArticleDo You Love Yourself? Learn Balance
Question: I have been seeing a therapist who has told me it's important that you love yourself and that, if I make some progress in that area, my health will improve. Really?I can't be sure exactly...
View ArticleThe Most Amazing Journey To Find Happiness
I used to give positive psychology workshops to various health professionals on how to help restore hope and meaning to patients suffering from severe disabilities, chronic conditions and terminal...
View ArticleLong Distance Relationships? Tips on Love Across the Miles
Question:I am involved in a long-distance relationship. I find myself at times thinking about cheating. Is this normal? How should I look on actually cheating? Do all people find long distance...
View ArticleWant to Recover Childhood Memories? Try These Techniques
Question: I have a question about memories. From ages one to eight, I can remember only things like the house, toys, etc., but nothing clear about the people. Then, after we moved away from my father,...
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