Hypnosis: Benefits You Can’t Live WithoutWritten by Teri B. Clark
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Hypnosis Increases “Feel Good” Chemicals: Whenever you are deeply relaxed, your brain naturally releases chemicals that cause you to feel good. These chemicals are often in short supply as we rush about our day. Hypnosis causes deep relaxation, allowing these “feel good” chemicals to flow and create a sense of control and well-being.Hypnosis Promotes Good Sleep: As you get your body used to deep relaxation during hypnosis, you will find that you can get more restful sleep. It is as if your body “learns” how to sleep more peacefully due to hypnotic state.Hypnosis Strengthens Immune System: Stress causes body to produce chemicals of “fight or flight” variety. This aroused state actually affects immune system by using up chemicals needed to keep it functioning! Regular relaxation, kind you get in hypnosis, can help prevent this from happening. Whether you have an issue or just need to relax, hypnosis can help you achieve your goal. You will feel stronger, more in control, more relaxed, and better able to handle your life. Hypnosis is, quite frankly, good for your body. The Hypnosis Network is THE place to learn how hypnosis can help you in your life. Not only will you find exceptional audio programs by only most qualified and educated psychologists, but you will also find research, information, resources, and sample sessions. The Hypnosis Network is dedicated to bringing you best that hypnosis has to offer. Whether you have a pressing concern or simply want to feel better on a daily basis, you will find what you need at The Hypnosis Network. This article is free for use on web sites, blogs, and newsletters, with condition that it is not changed in any way.
About The Author Teri Clark’s interest in the new and different has led to a successful online writing career as an editor, researcher, ghostwriter, and author. The North Carolina resident has a degree in psychology and her work includes hundreds of articles and several books and e-books on the subject of hypnosis.
| | How to Spot Potential Depression or Bipolar DisorderWritten by Julie A. Fast
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Be aware, too, that antidepressants can ignite dormant mania in people. For this reason, your physician should be aware that what seems a clear case of depression may actually mask presence of bipolar disorder. Mood swings vs. moodiness: Some people are just moody. They often react negatively to life events, or they may frequently experience bad moods, short tempers, and irritation. While these people may not be much fun to be around, they do not necessarily have a mood disorder. However, if a person’s moodiness affects his or her ability to work, make friends, or function relatively normally in society, a diagnosis of a potential mood disorder is called for. Mood disorders involve exaggerated, extreme, or highly disproportionate responses to life events. A moody person may be quick to anger when someone makes a derogatory comment about him or her; a person suffering from a mood disorder may react to same situation with suicidal thoughts. Moody people can usually be reasoned with; people with mood disorders lose insight into their own situations and often can't see that they need help. For this reason, it’s important that friends and family members understand warning signs of depression and bipolar disorder, and that they know where to turn to seek help for their loved one. Use following questions to help you determine whether you or someone you care about may be suffering from a bipolar-disorder mood swing: •Have you noticed a significant change in everyday sleep patterns because you are feeling low or more happy than usual? • Do friends, family members, or others comment on your inability to enjoy life, spend within reason, get along with others, keep a job, maintain a relationship, or stay in one place? •Do you often wonder what point of living is, or why nothing seems good? Are these feelings ever experienced along with difficulty in concentrating or performing simple tasks? •Have you ever suddenly felt a wonderful surge of confidence that allowed you to talk with strangers or meet anyone you wanted? Have you ever lost your normal shyness and suddenly felt beautiful and unstoppable? Have you ever made reckless sexual or financial decisions, only to wonder a few months later, Was that me? What was I thinking? Has this been accompanied with a significantly reduced need for sleep? •Do you go through periods of extreme or unexplained irritability? Do others tell you that you are often unreasonable? Do you kick or hit things (or people) to vent your annoyance or frustration? •Have you ever found yourself thinking (or hearing a voice inside your head telling you) such things as, You should die. You have no right to be here and you should leave. People don't like you. You're a failure and a fake. Or, I'm a genius. I'm smarter than any other person in world. I am invincible.? If you answered yes to any of questions above, you may want to talk to a health care professional about a possible mood disorder. Mood disorders are not personality flaws or a sign of weakness. Like diabetes, they are documented physical illnesses, and they can be effectively treated—once a correct diagnosis is made. If you or a loved one may need help, getting that diagnosis is first step to recovering from these disorders and living a joyful, healthy, productive life. ************************************************************************ Learn more about Julie at and bipolar disorder at www.bipolarhappens.com Email: comments@bipolarhappens.com
Julie A. Fast is America’s leading voice for people with bipolar disorder. She is the co-author of Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding & Helping Your Partner (New Harbinger Publications, February 2004; $13.95, author of the upcoming book Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, which will be out in late 2006 and columnist for BP Magazine. Learn more about Julie and about bipolar disorder at www.bipolarhappens.com.
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