WTF? Study Shows Swearing Reduces Pain | |
| WTF? Study Shows Swearing Reduces Pain Posted: 25 Apr 2011 09:54 AM PDT
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| 4 Things to Do When Your Child Become Rude Posted: 23 Apr 2011 04:08 PM PDT 4 Things to Do When Your Child Become Rude. What you should do when your child acts rude toward you? You may think that your child doesn't respect you as her parent. Then, you would think that you need to give your child a lesson, or you would think other ideas to keep your child [...] Related posts:
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Treatment Solutions Network Articles: Guilt and Shame in Substance Abuse | |
| Guilt and Shame in Substance Abuse Posted: 22 Apr 2011 02:45 PM PDT Guilt is powerful and it helps keep us from doing certain things. Guilt can also be a motivator when it comes to admitting we've done things wrong and that we need help. Feelings of GuiltMany drug and alcohol abusers know that what they are doing is wrong, even though they keep doing it. Some addicts feel guilt for their actions. Some realize the pain they've caused loved ones, or the financial trouble they got themselves into because of their addiction. These occasional feelings of guilt may not be enough to overcome the urge of an addiction, however, and so the substance abuse continues. Other people do feel guilty every time they use, or every time they drink. These are the people who have enough moments of sobriety to see the effects of their addiction. They may see their young children who don't deserve this kind of life, or they may see the drama they cause in their family. Guilt is a good motivator, and it often helps these people see they need treatment. Lack of GuiltMany people, however, don't even realize the pain they cause, so they feel no guilt at first. Addiction is so powerful that it can blind us to the reality around us. Addicts can be so focused on satisfying their cravings that they don't care who gets hurt, or what crimes they may commit to get their drugs. That's why it is often very difficult to reach out to a loved one who has an addiction. They may honestly think they have not done anything really wrong. Because they don't see the pain caused, they don't feel the need for help. Feelings of ShameWhile not all people with an addiction may feel guilt before treatment, many people do feel shame. Shame is the tendency to feel bad about oneself, or one's reputation. A drug addict can feel shame over what other people may think of them, but this attitude actually keeps people from seeking treatment. A study done at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) and George Mason University in Virginia distinguishes between feelings of shame and guilt with regards to substance abuse treatment. While guilt drives someone to treatment and to do better, shame makes people hide their problem. Guilt vs. ShameA breaking point in many addicts' lives is when they feel guilty about their actions. Sometimes this realization comes before seeking treatment, other times an intervention is necessary to help the person see. Still other people will not really feel guilt until partway through treatment when they are sober enough to see it. On the other hand, we need to continue to clear up the stigma related to addiction. Instead of pointing fingers and making people feel ashamed, a better approach is to offer help and guidance so that the person can get better. Those who do feel shame need to see that the best thing for them and their loved ones is to get help. Sources Silent Drug Addiction in the Elderly Concerning to The Recovery Place Shame, not guilt, related to substance-abuse problems Related Addiction Treatment Articles (Automatically Generated) |
| Catherine Zeta-Jones Struggles with Bipolar II Disorder Posted: 21 Apr 2011 09:22 PM PDT Reports say that Catherine Zeta-Jones has been treated for a mental health disorder. This well-known actress is often thought of as being a strong individual. She plays leading roles in movies, she is viewed as having her life together, and she has been recognized for caring for her husband, actor Michael Douglas, as he battled throat cancer last year. Even with rumors of mental health problems in the past, she has remained constant through it all. But as fans have seen this week, mental illness can happen to anyone, and recognizing it and getting treatment is important. Characteristics of Bipolar IIZeta-Jones was admitted into a Connecticut mental health facility where she was treated for bipolar II disorder. This disorder, like bipolar I, is characterized by cycling episodes of a happy "high" feeling, and a low, depressed feeling. Bipolar II is the less severe of the two types, with the highs not becoming full blown manic episodes. Rather, the times of happiness are called hypomanic episodes. These are when the patient is happy, has more energy, and is often social and fun to be around. However, in all bipolar patients, the high is followed by a low, when getting out of bed is difficult, and the person suffers from depression. These episodes can last anywhere from days to years. Bipolar is usually detected when the depressive episodes keep the person from normal daily functions. Bipolar disorder can affect anyone. Nearly 6 million people in the U.S. suffer from bipolar – 25% of the population. It can and does affect children, but most people are diagnosed in their late teens or early 20s with it. It does seem to have some genetic link, so that people with bipolar disorder in their immediate family are at greater risk for it themselves. Bipolar disorder tends to get worse if not treated. It also can manifest itself more when the individual is under stress. Serious cases of bipolar disorder have left people debilitated and driven them to harm themselves or others. Treatment for Bipolar DisorderTreatment is important for this disorder. Treatment can be inpatient or outpatient, depending on the severity of the case and the program offered by the facility. Psychotherapy is beneficial for bipolar disorder. Medications such as mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and tranquilizers are used as well. Because of the actions of Catherine Zeta-Jones, the public will become more educated about bipolar disorder. It is important for people to recognize the symptoms and to seek treatment when necessary. Reports say that Catherine Zeta-Jones is doing well and will be able to start work again soon. She, no doubt, gives hope to others struggling with this disorder. SourcesCatherine Zeta-Jones Seeks Treatment for Bipolar II Disorder Catherine Zeta-Jones is treated for bipolar II disorder. What is it? Related Addiction Treatment Articles (Automatically Generated) |
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John Is Fit |
| Three Good Indoor Bike Trainer Workouts Posted: 30 Apr 2011 04:24 AM PDT This is a guest post by Dr. Ron Fritzke. Every tool has a particular job that it does with excellence. A pipe wrench may be good for grabbing onto galvanized pipe, but it does a terrible job of turning bolts…unless you don't mind scarring up the bolt heads forever. A hammer drives in nails well (duh), but falls behind in the fly-swatting department. Likewise, there are some workouts that are tailor-made for being done on a stationary bike or an indoor bike trainer. They aren't typically four hour steady-state rides, like the one that numbed both ends of my body two winters ago. While I wasn't too surprised at the numbing effect of the bike saddle…the loss of 10 IQ points after the ride did catch me off-guard. Short, Focused Rides On A TrainerIf you just want to skip the details, and are willing to spend a few bucks, you can head over to Amazon and buy one of the 'pre-packaged' workouts put out by Spinervals or a host of other companies that produce DVDs for you to ride along with. They sell for a bit over twenty five dollars each. Here is a common review on Amazon:
But here are three 'not-so-sexy' alternatives to those DVDs. It Only Takes 30 MinutesHere's a quick workout that if done with a lot of effort, can raise your metabolism quite well…and keep it elevated for hours after the workout.
Hard And Monotonous For MasochistsFor those who like routine, or perhaps just get a kick out of adding boredom to the pain of an intense workout, here's one that I find myself doing.
Hard, With A Pinch Of VarietyThere's no getting around it, this workout's hard…but because the number of minutes that you're going hard varies, you can sometimes delude yourself into thinking that 'this one will be fun'.
A Short Wrap-upWell, there you have three examples of the type of workouts that are designed for an indoor bike trainer like the Cycleops mag trainer. I won't pretend that these aren't hard, but then again, no one's got a gun to your head…so if you back off a bit on the hard efforts you'll be fine. And who knows, making the workout a bit less painful may make it more likely that you'll get back in the saddle and use your trainer again. I wouldn't know, since I've always lacked the common sense needed to do anything with moderation. A former distance runner with a 2:17 marathon (1983 Boston) to his credit, Dr. Ron Fritzke now relies on cycling to maintain his fitness. In his spare time, he writes about cycling products, including Cycleops Fluid trainer reviews and Kinetic Road Machine reviews. Visit my sponsors: 1) DreamHost – Web Hosting used by johnisfit.com Post from: John Is Fit - Personal Weight Loss Blog |
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