How anger can sap your will power to give up smoking

The Resolute Jim Gets Wiped Out The Jim of the last seven months had just been obliterated by the savage betrayal he had just witnessed. He felt as if she had been propelled into another world with no land legs, and no compass to find his way to safety. Some automatic part of him had rushed to the nearest store and bought a pack of cigarettes. Grasping the familiar white tube, lighting it, and inhaling it was like finding his way home. The rush of nicotine mobilized his survival instincts, uncorking his rage to fuel his fighting spirit.

By |2017-09-11T21:15:51+00:00September 6th, 2012|stress|Comments Off on How anger can sap your will power to give up smoking

Is anger stopping you from going with the passion in your life?

The bidding war for Mervin's first musical score was through the roof. It was too good to be true. Hours before the contracts were to be signed the offers were dropped. It felt like an execution. Mervin gave away his guitar and burned all his original compositions. He started a new life in the food industry. He couldn't afford to nurture his talent if it betrayed him with such savage blows of disappointment. Mervin sealed the door to his musical skills, axed the desire to compose, and became a workaholic.

By |2017-09-13T18:30:35+00:00September 5th, 2012|Anger Management Counseling|Comments Off on Is anger stopping you from going with the passion in your life?

Is anxiety your relationship glue?

Jody was a loner, loved to read and listen to music. She woke up most mornings burdened with the weight of the day ahead. She felt tired and worn out even before she began the day, anticipating what people might think of her. She was concerned with who was looking over her shoulder, waiting to accuse her of doing something wrong. She expected to encounter situations that she wouldn't be able to handle. Memories of inadvertently upsetting people in the past invaded her mind. Uncomfortable past experiences infected the present, as Jody was whipped up into a froth of palpitating anxiety.

By |2017-05-22T22:40:03+00:00September 4th, 2012|Anxiety Treatment|Comments Off on Is anxiety your relationship glue?

How To Join In The Conversation Without Fearing Being Shut Down

Do you keep silent in conversations with certain of your friends and or loved ones because you think there is no point talking? Are you anticipating being made to feel silly, stupid, and then shut down? Perhaps you decide to just get through the interaction without taking the risk, but you pay a price of gagging yourself. Does the anger build later on? Do you fume and try to exert yourself in other ways to compensate? Whatever you do, the same fear rules you and makes relationships stressful and unsatisfying. Unless you find your sense of entitlement to be a player and participate. Watch this video and you will find out how to do that so that you don't have to suffer that old anticipatory fear that keeps you small, silent and furious. Give yourself the pleasure of making sure you have healthy emotional intimacy that is the foundation of all good relationships.

By |2016-12-13T05:19:23+00:00August 31st, 2012|Anxiety therapy, relationship issues, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How To Join In The Conversation Without Fearing Being Shut Down

Is fear of standing up for yourself causing your allergies?

Anger and Stress Management Tips for Satisfying Relationships by Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Sam is overwhelmed with expectations of criticism The night before Sam was to meet his successful friend, his head throbbed with pain. A humdinger of a migraine was coming on. His left eyelid went into a uncontrollable spasm. He started to feel [...]

By |2017-09-13T18:27:29+00:00August 30th, 2012|stress|Comments Off on Is fear of standing up for yourself causing your allergies?

Is overwhelming guilt making your life a misery?

The call came at 1:00 a.m. The call that never should have come. The call that Bruce would have moved heaven and earth to prevent. The call that ended everything when an apologetic voice dealt the fatal blow - his wife had suffered a heart attack at work and died. Relentless Guilt Tortured Him Bruce went through the motions as the autopsy, funeral and aftermath took their course. He allowed friends and relatives to take care of the arrangements, acting as an obedient robot. He lost his appetite and had trouble sleeping. The pills his doctor prescribed forced his shocked mind and body to switch off. He was glad when exhaustion took over, so he could get a break from the relentless guilt that tortured his every waking moment.

By |2017-09-13T18:40:30+00:00August 30th, 2012|Blog, Dreams|Comments Off on Is overwhelming guilt making your life a misery?

Is anger getting in the way of you reaching your potential?

Max wanted the world to stop at the precise moment before his fall. Responding to medications, surgeries and encouragements would be a betrayal of his prior life. Max allowed his body to be treated, but his soul was absent. He didn't want to participate fully and become a traitor to his hopes and ambitions. Transition to a new life was treachery. By keeping his prior existence on life support, Max sabotaged his chances of getting better. His physical pain and mobility problems became the symbols of the past he refused to let go of, and a future he refused to acknowledge.

By |2017-09-13T19:41:05+00:00August 29th, 2012|Anger Management Counseling|Comments Off on Is anger getting in the way of you reaching your potential?

Are you angry that your partner wants you to get fixed in therapy?

Tim was crushed. A massive lump in his throat choked off his voice of gut wrenching shock and disbelief. He felt as if a bomb had gone off inside him, blowing him up into a pile of unrecognizable smithereens. He was shaking with indignation. He was loyal, and trustworthy. He never abused Josie, or gave her any cause to doubt his commitment. He was nothing like his father who got drunk every other night and made the rest of the family pay for his bad feelings. How could Josie possibly put him in the same category?

By |2017-09-13T19:56:07+00:00August 29th, 2012|Blog|Comments Off on Are you angry that your partner wants you to get fixed in therapy?

A dream predicts your ability to trust in your own talents

Three days later the dream came true Donna was asked to do an acting part for a commercial. Normally she would have felt ugly, heavy, unattractive and not fit for the role. But after her dream she allowed her fellow actor to put his arm around her without thinking that she was disgusting to him. She didn't go through her usual checklist of all the reasons why she shouldn't be hired, and that she was only being used to make a point about fat people.

By |2017-09-11T20:29:58+00:00August 29th, 2012|Blog, Dreams|Comments Off on A dream predicts your ability to trust in your own talents

Keeping Silent About Your Stress Ensures Your Partner is Emotionally Unavailable To You

Restless nights, irritability and loss of interest in sex made Gene worry about Loretta. He wanted to know what was wrong and how to help her. But every time he asked, she just brushed him aside and said " Oh, nothing. It’s fine, I've got it covered." Loretta couldn't hide anymore. Her migraines were so bad she had to stay home from work. She couldn't eat and felt like crying all the time. It was just too much. She was falling apart and couldn't get through her day without excessive worry. She felt out of control.

By |2016-12-29T19:28:53+00:00August 28th, 2012|Anxiety therapy, Intimacy, stress|Comments Off on Keeping Silent About Your Stress Ensures Your Partner is Emotionally Unavailable To You
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