Category: anxiety

Trichotillomania Treatment

Cascia Talbert

Trichotillomania Treatment Trichotillomania is a behavioral disorder in which someone compulsively pulls their hair out. It affects people of all ages and genders. Treatment for trichotillomania is similar to other mental health disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Habit Reversal Training, and Medication are common treatment options. Other types of psychotherapy, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), may also be used in conjunction with these behavioral interventions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective treatment methods for…

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Can Aromatherapy Help Kids With Special Needs?

Mallory Knee
Can Aromatherapy Help Kids With Special Needs?

Aromatherapy is among the most popular health and wellness trends, with many people incorporating it into their daily lives. But can aromatherapy help kids with special needs? We answer that question and more below. Aromatherapy, Explained Before we get into aromatherapy and children, what does aromatherapy mean? Aromatherapy is a word that gets thrown around a lot in health and wellness, but it’s definitionally using essential oils from plants for mental and physical healing. Essential oils and aromatherapy have exploded in popularity over the past decade, as many people use…

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Trichotillomania and Anxiety

Cascia Talbert

There’s a connection between trichotillomania and anxiety. It is the same mental disorder that causes many people to pull their hair. People who suffer from trichotillomania experience anxiety as a major trigger to the hair pulling. But while this isn’t the main cause of trichotillomania, anxiety often triggers episodes. You can reduce your anxiety and hair pulling episodes by eating a balanced meal and eating energy-boosting snacks. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, as these can exacerbate anxiety. One study compared participants with and without trichotillomania and anxiety to those without. It…

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Tips To Help You With Your Social Anxiety Problem

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Tips To Help You With Your Social Anxiety Problem Social anxiety is not very popular in the United States. It is just not an issue, and it is not something that a lot of people worry about. If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from this condition, you may be curious about ways to overcome your anxiety. You are in luck, because here are a few simple tips to help you with your social anxiety problem. Sometimes you need to take a moment to think about…

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Trichotillomania – Its Signs and Symptoms

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Trichotillomania – Its Signs and Symptoms Trichotillomania is the word for involuntary hair pulling. It is an acquired habit or compulsion that develops if your child has stress or anxiety. For young children, it could be brought on by frustration or humiliation, stress, illness, affection or friendship, or even boredom. If you have ever witnessed your child with this habit, you are very lucky. They are not permanently affected, which is good news for parents, especially since children’s emotional development is so fragile. Neurologists tend to see trichotillomania as an…

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Life, Death, and Anxiety

Cascia Talbert
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder A very common kind of anxiety is GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). People with GAD have trouble with concentration, are in constant worry and restless.  GAD can affect anyone at any age.  It is usually treatable with medication and therapy. How to Manage Anxiety Begin taking a look at methods by which you’ll be able to eradicate some of your anxiety. More people suffer from this disorder today than ever before. There are two things you will need to understand. When an anxiety isn’t treated it can lead…

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7 Things to Help Disabled People Make Life Easier

Emily Joswiak

So many things in our day-to-day lives add stress and anxiety, and if you have a disability, even the smallest things can bring on much more stress than they would otherwise. If you want to live a less stressful life, check out these different things that will help disabled people make life easier. Implement some of these simple changes to quickly improve the quality of your life. Set Up a Medical Alert System If you’re handicapped, implementing a medical alert system is one of the best things you can do…

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Put a Smile On: Crafts for Kids with Motor Disabilities

Emily Joswiak

Crafting is a wonderful activity and hobby for all people to start, but the benefits it provides to children with special needs is absolutely incredible. In general, there are numerous health benefits to crafting, such as improved dexterity, reduced anxiety, and increased social activity. These are just a few ways crafting can bring positivity and brightness to a child’s day. If you think your child would benefit from these things, check out our list of crafts for kids with motor disabilities—you’ll love the smile that comes to their faces! Large…

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A Lesson in Responsibility

Cascia Talbert

Growing up my mother kept a clean and tidy home. She taught all five of us kids the importance of taking care of our things and the home.  As an adult I get anxious at the site of clutter and messes.  I can’t stand it. When the mess is too hard for me to handle I go for a walk. I must get away from it. If I want less anxiety I could spend all day cleaning up after my five children.  Kids are messy. However, if I do that…

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Let it Go

Cascia Talbert

Just like Elsa did in Frozen, I need to let it go too. But for me, the it is my anxieties and high expectations of myself.  It is time for me to “Let it go.” Elsa stopped hiding and stopped trying to be who she really wasn’t. Ever since I was little I wanted to be who I wasn’t. I was too hard on myself and thought I could do more than I could really handle. When I didn’t reach a goal, I felt defeated and humiliated. I set my…

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