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I find it really hard to believe that in our modern world so many people have trouble getting access to medical help for their conditions. Are there simply not enough qualified psychiatrists out there or are the number of people seeking assistance so high that the existing doctor's cannot cope...

Try this to start your day

A video of Simon Sinek. worth watching simply for his approach to life. There are also some really valuable tools he discusses that we can apply to our day to day living.

This is one of my favourite videos. It emphasizes just how powerful words can be if used properly.

I have an interesting theory that has slowly been developing over the last ten days of being on the forum. I am going to watch this thread with interest to see if it is in fact validated. I hope I am proven wrong.

Hi @Shweepea I was wondering what you had decided to do. If you do decide to ask your boyfriends dad to go in with him and he agrees, please let us know how you got on?

I have never been phased by busy areas, however I can remember a period when I was younger when I did go through a phase where I was very uncomfortable in crowds and could actually feel myself getting angry and confrontational, to the point where I would have to get out of the shopping mall. I...

A helpful little trick is to count the time between the lighting flashes and the thunder that follows. The less the the closer the storm is getting, the longer the periods become indicate the storm is moving away. It will also give you something to focus on aside from your fear of the actual storm.

This image took weeks to capture and is a once in a lifetime shot. The moon and sun will not align again for another 112 years.

How about using this thread for posting positive experiences, links to videos that inspire us, picture that create a sense of awe and those little sayings that just make us feel better. We have so much to be grateful for and what comforts and inspires you may well help someone else? My wife...

For the not so computer literate I just found the link.

My twenty two year old son introduced me to Eckhardt Tolle. I have just watched one of his talks again about dealing with fear. I would highly recommend his talks. Unlike many of the self help gurus out there he is a very intelligent well spoken individual and for those who appreciate common...

I believe there are similar support groups in the States. Which state are you in @Concernedgal ? You can PM me if you are uncomfortable giving out that info on the board. I have a professional friend and she may be able to put you in touch with people, deending on your location.

I think you raise a very valid point. We live in a society that is conditioned to look out for number one. If you have a loving giving personality associating with the wrong individuals is going to expose you to abuse. For that reason be selective about the people you associate yourself with...

Yes I does. I can testify to that. It has been one of the key elements to me recovering from feeling sorry for myself. I was diagnosed with depression, but looking back I can see how this diagnosis can often simply aggravate things. Imagine if doctors told you you were actually suffering from...

Our breathing is controlled by the Lizard brain, the oldest part of our brains and the part that works independently to regulate our body functions. It doesn't think the way the rest of our brain does but rather responds to stimulus to keep us funtioning under all conditions. Get stressed and...

This was four years ago and the doctor was actually a specialist. He said my wife's epoisode was typical of a nervous colapse. We since discovered that she had been swimming in the sea during very heavy red tides and the spores that become airborne in the water can cause this. Two other people...

Apparently there is some truth in the brown paper bag. We tend to hyperventilate when we stress and this helps to restore the carbon dioxide levels in our body. Just grab a brown paper bag and breathe into it a few times. It's a simple thing to do and very effective.

I have a big smile on my face imagining the routine. Doesn't sound that different to mine. See, we can self repair, its just a lot of small steps that add up to a healthy whole. You have already embarked on the journey. Way to go. Proud of you.

You are completely on the money @Concernedgal. Finding an ethical doctor that has his patients best interest at heart is critical. Someone should set up a rating system online for the different doctors. That would pull them in line pretty quickly. It's a huge shame as there are many really good...