Approximately 30 percent of the population have insomnia that lasts longer (chronic insomnia). If one’s insomnia lasts longer than a few weeks and is affecting his/her mood, relationships or ability to function at work, it is advisable to see a doctor.
Quality sleep serves many functions. It helps people stay emotionally balanced and most likely plays important roles in memory and learning. Sleep is also believed to be important for appropriate brain functioning and may be necessary for other organ systems to work well.
6. The Water Is Fine Take a bath. With a little imagination, you can turn the family bath into your own private spa. Add some scented salts, oils or even some of the kids’ bubble bath to the water. Light candles, sip something delicious, savor chocolates, leaf through a magazine and simply enjoy yourself for [...]
4. Different Strokes Pet your pet. You’ll feel better, says Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D., a psychologist with the ASPCA in New York City. “It’s been well-researched and scientifically documented,” says LaFarge. “Humans have the capacity to tune into and be comforted by animals.”
There are no two ways about it — you are stressed! And thinking about all the stress in your daily life makes you even more stressed. Just take a minute to reflect. What would it take to end your climb up that wall — even for a little while?
Should I shop around and are there questions to ask? Should I just trust my intuition? Interviewing several professionals will let you find out if they have the expertise and personal style that works best for you. If you are honest with yourself, you will know whether you are playing it safe by picking someone [...]
Are there different styles? There are probably as many different styles of doing counseling and psychotherapy, as there are counselors and psychotherapists. The style professionals use is mostly a factor of their own personality. Some professionals are very active while others are more passive. Some professionals are very formal while others are more informal. The [...]
There are many common questions about therapists, psychologists, and other kinds of mental health providers. After all, choosing one is a very personal decision. What are the different kinds of mental health providers and what can they do for me? These are just a few of the in-depth questions and answers offered here by a [...]