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Becoming Rosie Soul
December 31, 2013 /

Published on Dec 22, 2013 An intimate discussion on the personal journey to becoming Rosie Soul. Our friends give us so much support and love, we thought we would share a little in return. Hopefully, some will find this helpful. Category Music License Standard YouTube License
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The Procrastination Puzzle
December 31, 2013 /

Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Distress Learn to outwit the devil on your shoulder and get things done, with advice from procrastination expert Timothy Pychyl, Ph.D. A study that examines traits that predict psychological distress Published on October 28, 2012 by Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D. in Don't Delay 0 inShare Excessive concerns about making mistakes, pernicious self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, impossibly high standards or expectations for performance, a strong and chronic tendency to evaluate one’s performance as not measuring up to levels expected by oneself or others – these are features of maladaptive perfectionism that predict psychological distress. In a longitudinal study…
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December 27, 2013 /

Have you given some thought to making any New Year’s resolutions this year? The tradition of setting goals for the New Year goes back about 4,000 years to the Babylonians when once a year people made promises to the gods in hopes of receiving good fortune in return. by Tricia Drevets December 27, 2013 January 1 became the first day of the year in 46 B.C. when Julius Caesar developed a new calendar, switching from a lunar one to a solar one. He named the first month of the Julian calendar after the two-faced god Janus. Janus could look back on the past year and look forward…
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Keeping cheer through the holidays
December 20, 2013 /

The holiday season is a festive time to celebrate, enjoy family and be thankful for those things in life that we sometimes take for granted. Written by Tom Watkins Filed Under Opinion Columnists But along with this joyous time comes two major issues that affect so many people — stress and depression. We tend to put so much responsibility on ourselves during this time of year with holiday parties, buying gifts, cooking, cleaning, entertaining family, decorations, not to mention the everyday tasks of work and family life. So, when do we have time to take a mental break? The answer is … we don’t. The…
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Surprising Causes of Winter Depression
December 8, 2013 /

When the weather turns cold and daylight hours dwindle, it's easy to blame seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for a blue mood. By Cathy Garrard December 05, 2013 But chances are, there's a whole lot more to your SAD story. Before you flip on a light box, make sure these other seasonal mood-busters aren't dragging you down. You're not moving enough Cold temps make it all too easy to curl up on the couch and let your gym habit slide, but it's common knowledge that regular exercise holds the power to lift your spirits. "Moving around is helpful to everyone's mood," says Harvard psychologist Dr. John Sharp, author of The Emotional…
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Hurting at the Holidays? 7 Common-sense Strategies
December 4, 2013 /

Coping with your less-than-ideal family during the season of thanks and joy 0 inShare Published on November 18, 2013 It’s not even Thanksgiving, but Christmas is everywhere in New York City, as it has been since the day after Halloween. I no longer dread the holidays the way I once did but the idealized image —of that big, happy, smiling family—still eludes me, as it did during my childhood and later. For unloved daughters and sons, the stress of the holidays sweeps in much more than the nuisance of crowded stores, piped-in joys, worries about money or pleasing everyone with the right gift.…
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Holiday Drinking: How 8 Common Medications Interact with Alcohol
November 27, 2013 /

By Cari Nierenberg, Contributing writer | November 25, 2013 08:15am ET From the glasses of wine with Thanksgiving dinner to the champagne toast on New Year's, alcohol is often a familiar sight at holiday celebrations. But if you're taking one or more medications a day — whether they're over-the-counter or prescription — is it safe to raise a glass or two, or should you avoid drinking altogether? In some cases, mixing alcohol with medications can be dangerous. Some drugs contain ingredients that can react with alcohol, making them less effective. The holidays can be a time of drinking more alcohol than normal. …
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Richard Dreyfuss reveals bipolar diagnosis ‘took away all of my guilt’
November 27, 2013 /

Nov. 26, 2013 at 10:26 AM ET Actor Richard Dreyfuss has struggled with bipolar disorder since childhood, but for many years, he didn't know what was behind the intense emotions that filled much of his life. "I didn't know it was a manic state," he explained during a Tuesday morning visit to TODAY. "I just thought I was really happy, and everything that was bad, I turned to good." But what seemed good to him sometimes seemed odd to those around him.
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Administration issues final mental health and substance use disorder parity rule
November 22, 2013 /

November 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office: (202) 690-6343; Dept. of Labor: (202) 693-4676; Dept. of Treasury: (202) 622-2960 Administration issues final mental health and substance use disorder parity rule Final rules break down financial barriers and provide consumer protections The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury today jointly issued a final rule increasing parity between mental health/substance use disorder benefits and medical/surgical benefits in group and individual health plans. The final rule issued today implements the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, and ensures that health plans features like co-pays, deductibles and visit limits are generally not more…
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November 22, 2013 /

The ADHD-impacted marriage ADHD Adults: "What It Feels Like to Have ADHD" by Melissa Orlov Your brain, and everyday experiences, feel different with ADHD. Here's how. Published on November 21, 2013 by Melissa Orlov in May I Have Your Attention What does it feel like to have ADHD? And, more importantly, what’s the long-term experience of ADHD like? A recent post at my website (www.adhdmarriage.com) reminded me of how poorly those of us without ADHD understand that ADHD experience, and how critical it is that we think compassionately about our partner’s way of being in the world. Non-ADHD partners…
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