It may seem strange, but there are a lot of people out there who are shy of other people and some of these people are so shy of other people that they can't even make friends. If not corrected, a person can develop an anxiety or an intense fear of socializing with other people.
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Therapy for social phobia
Posted on February 18, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTWhat is Art Therapy
Posted on February 18, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTArt therapy is one of many proven methods used to help people deal with the issues they may have that are making their lives more difficult than they need to be.
Enhance Your Mental Recall With NLP
Posted on February 16, 2008 by Alan B. Densky, CHIn today's fast paced society, we are constantly learning new things and we need a better memory to recall it all. There are several hypnotherapeutic mental tricks you can learn to enhance your learning ability.
Cyclothymic depression
Posted on February 15, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTCyclothymic depression is a depression caused by dramatic mood changes. It is considered to be a form of bipolar II disorder where the patient will at one moment feel highly irritable and then fall into a state of depression.
What is Ablutophobia
Posted on February 13, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTWhat is ablutophobia? With so many different phobias out there, it will come as little surprise that there is a phobia that refers to people who are afraid to bathe, or wash.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTSeasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as SAD affects many people every year. This type of depression is often found among those who go through bouts of depression that seem to occur in a pattern related to the seasons and time of year
Friends, Not Part of My Destiny To Ever Have One
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Jeffrey A. SolochekOver a dozen years ago I had a best friend named Phillip. We both worked for the same company and when we first met we could not stand each other. Our boss was making us work together on things and over time we found out we had a lot of things in common and for the next 3 years Phillip was my best friend. Whenever I needed someone to talk to he was there and vice versa plus we would go bowling together about once a week and we both enjoyed SciFi shows like Star Trek.
Why do people think mind control is "bad"?
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Jack \"JK\" EllisBeing the beasties that we are we've lived, died and evolved based on what gives us the most control. Control is important, vital to our survival, self image and self esteem. But, in many cases control is an illusion.
Are you scared of aging?
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTWhile it is understandable that most people have a natural tendency to feel uncomfortable with their own aging and mortality, there are a few in the crowd who are horrified by the natural process to the point of having a phobia. The phobia where people are terrified of aging is called gerascophobia.
Parents, babies and frustration
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTThere comes a time in many people's lives when they find that special someone. They date, they get married and then they can't wait until they have a little bundle of joy.
Popular Psychology Articles
Hypnosis Can Eliminate Stress And Anxiety So You Can Relax
Posted on August 12, 2007 by Alan B. Densky, CHA lot of surveys show that most adults feel that they are under a lot of stress. Authorities in the field estimate that between 75 and 90 percent of the visits to primary care doctors are for stress related problems. NLP and Hypnotherapy are natural tools which can be used get rid of stress at the source.
Online Marriage Counseling
Posted on January 16, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTWhen you think about therapy, especially when it pertains to your marriage, online marriage therapy may not be something that comes to mind. However, in today's world of ever advancing technology and where many things are based on the web, is it not only logical that online marriage therapy be an option.
Friends, Not Part of My Destiny To Ever Have One
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Jeffrey A. SolochekOver a dozen years ago I had a best friend named Phillip. We both worked for the same company and when we first met we could not stand each other. Our boss was making us work together on things and over time we found out we had a lot of things in common and for the next 3 years Phillip was my best friend. Whenever I needed someone to talk to he was there and vice versa plus we would go bowling together about once a week and we both enjoyed SciFi shows like Star Trek.
Improving Yourself Through Self-Hypnosis
Posted on February 18, 2008 by Robert ThomsonGetting past the misconceptions people have about how hypnosis works, and how it can help the listener achieve their goals through training the subconscious mind.
How does someone with Anthrophobia get help?
Posted on March 1, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTMany people may be unaware of this, but there is the option of online therapy or online counseling for a person who can't seem to make it out of the house. In the case of a person with anthrophobia who lives in an apartment in the middle of New York city is not going to be able to leave their house because they would be surrounded by their fear.
When a family history of depression gets you down
Posted on March 27, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTIt is not uncommon for a family to have a history of depression. There are many cases where an individual who is suffering from depression does not appear to have an actual reason for suffering the depression.
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Posted on April 2, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTTricyclic antidepressants are a type of antidepressant that has been used since the mid 1900s. Today, there are more than 30 different types of tricyclic antidepressants that are commonly used in cases of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and depression.
Aging male syndrome
Posted on April 10, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTAging is inevitable and is something that all humans will have to eventually face. Hair will start to turn grey and fall out, wrinkles will start to appear and many will even start to gain some weight that they just can't seem to get rid o
Is True Masculinity Possible for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse?
Posted on July 25, 2008 by Seth LeporeGary had always felt like he was overly emotional. His wife Judith was the only person with whom he shared his fears and vulnerabilities. In fact, she was the only one who knew about his history of sexual abuse. He didn't dare show sadness or grief among his male friends for fear of endless mocking.
Self Hypnosis Success Formula
Posted on July 11, 2007 by Alan B. Densky, CHDid you ever try to eliminate an unhelpful behavior, only to not succeed? It does not matter whether it was trying to lose weight; an attempt to quit smoking; trying to break a nail biting habit; or just what it was. You just couldn't get yourself to do it. Happily there is hope if you know what to do when your self-improvement program fails.
