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February 2010

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Positive Self-Regard: 12 things you can do to own it.

by Bill on February 26, 2010

So on we go assuming we’re totally incapable of possessing any positives, and our personal net worth remains at absolute zero…thrown right in the old self-esteem dumpster. And our thoughts, feelings, and behavior chronically display, and all the more feed, our destructive self-deception.

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Negative Self-Image. “Am I pathetic, or what?”

by Bill on February 25, 2010

Is there really any wonder why someone dealing with depression, anxiety, and chronic-stress might just have a rock-bottom self-image? Needless to say, given what we’ve experienced in our lives, and often endure on a daily basis, we aren’t likely to think a whole lot of ourselves. And these feelings compound on a daily basis.

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A brand-spankin’-new mental health and substance use treatment law. Whatcha’ think?

by Bill on February 23, 2010

First of all, for most group health plans, the law went into effect January 1, 2010. And the reason I say “most” is because the law technically goes into effect upon the first renewal of a group health plan on or after October 3, 2009.

Here’s the big picture…

The law requires most group health insurance plans to cover treatment for mental health and substance abuse/dependence disorders on the same terms and conditions as medical conditions.

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Exciting Depression News From Our Aussie Friends…

by Bill February 22, 2010
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Through their research, our Aussie friends are confirming the clout of norepinephrine. And that’s because they’ve found it encourages neurogenesis, the generation of new neurons, within the hippocampus, a component of our brain’s limbic system huge in long-term memory, emotion, and spatial orientation.

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Cluster Headaches

by Bill February 22, 2010

Science can’t say for sure what causes cluster headaches; however, fingers are being pointed at the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a small bundle of nerves deep within the brain that manages hunger, thirst, fatigue, body temperature, and circadian cycles. It’s all about homeostasis – a sense of internal regulation and balance.

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Migraines! (what more needs to be said?)

by Bill February 20, 2010

Though no one knows exactly why migraines occur, it’s interesting that levels of the neurotransmitter, serotonin, drop during a migraine episode. And when this drop occurs it’s been suggested the trigeminal system (sensory innervation to the face and mucous membranes of the oral cavity, as well as motor innervation to the muscles of chewing) then begins to release neuropeptides; which travel to the meninges (the outer covering of the brain), causing severe head pain.

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Happy Birthday, Son!

by Bill February 19, 2010

That good looking young man is my son. And he turned 18 today. He’s a wonderful guy and has brought me nothing but pleasure. I’m so proud to say he’s pumpin’ my blood. Happy Birthday, Mr. White! I love you. Headache series resumes tomorrow (priorities, ya’ know).

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Headaches. “The tension mounts!”

by Bill February 18, 2010

As if we didn’t already know, but science has taken note of the relationship between depression, anxiety, and headaches. And it’s one of reciprocating impact. For example, within the context of depression, headaches may be a symptom; and dealing with frequent headaches exacerbates a depressive mood. Unfortunately, no one knows for sure just why these relationships exist, other than speculating on the role of common neurotransmitters…serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.

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Panic Attacks & Fear: A Clanging of Cymbals? (part dos)

by Bill February 16, 2010

Within the context of our smoking engine scenario (part uno), I would propose that a suspect belief system, as well as associated dysfunctional reactions, may be driven by assorted unconscious issues symbolized by the smoking engine. Much of this is based in rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).

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