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Depression Counselor: Depression And Insomnia

If you have been diagnosed with depression and you’re undergoing therapy with a depression counselor, there’s a good chance that you’re dealing with a number of symptoms of depression. One of the most debilitating of those symptoms is insomnia, or the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep; although it can be hard to determine if insomnia is a symptom of depression or if depression is a symptom of insomnia. Regardless of which came first, if you are having a hard time falling asleep or you wake repeatedly during the night, your insomnia must be addressed to improve your overall Read more

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Child Counselor: Does Your Teen Need Therapy?

As a child counselor, I know that a teenager’s life can be fraught with turmoil and anxiety that arise not just from an overload of hormones but from family and school pressures as well. I also know that when teens are going through difficult times, they can feel more supported by talking to a therapist, whether it’s a therapist at school or a private therapist. Teenagers often feel sad, angry or overwhelmed by events and feelings and a therapist can help them to sort out those feelings, find solutions to their problems and help them to feel better. Reasons Teens Read more

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Anxiety Counselor: Tips For Managing Anxiety

These are stressful times we live in; and as an anxiety counselor, I’ve seen how difficult it is for some people to deal with stress, pressure and hardships in their private lives and in their dealings with the world at large. These people often develop forms of chronic anxiety that can be debilitating. The truth is that most, if not all, people feel some level of anxiety at some point (or at multiple points) in their lives. Part of the human condition is dealing with fear and anxiety about the knowns and the unknowns in life. If you find yourself Read more

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Depression Counselor: 5 Depression Questions Answered

As a depression counselor, I have treated many patients whose depression symptoms ranged from mild to severe and debilitating. For those patients, and for those who love them, dealing with the symptoms of depression is an ongoing struggle; and, because the human brain is still one of the great unknowns of biology and psychology, part of the struggle of living with depression is not being able to get the answers they need about their condition. If you are living with some type of depression, here are few answers to some of the questions you may have: 1 – Is Depression Read more

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Anxiety Counselor: 4 Types Of Anxiety Disorders

An anxiety counselor works with patients who have a variety of anxiety disorders that are making their lives difficult at best and unbearable at worst. Some patients have a generalized anxiety that is manageable but never seems to go away while others have profound anxiety attacks. Some patients experience anxiety in social situations and others experience anxiety in chaotic environments. Four of the most common types of anxiety disorders are: 1 – Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) GAD is the most common type of anxiety disorder and affects tens of millions of people around the world. It produces chronic, exaggerated worrying Read more

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Depression Counselor: 7 Things To Know About Depression

There are millions of people in the United States who are suffering from either diagnosed or undiagnosed depression; and as a depression counselor, I’ve treated many of both types of sufferers. Often, people who are depressed – or people who love someone who is depressed – don’t understand that the feelings they’re having may not be a normal part of life. They may even dismiss their feelings as passing or trivial even though their depression is interfering with their daily lives. If you or someone you love is suffering, here are some things about depression you should know: 1 – Read more

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Anxiety Counselor: What Are Anxiety Disorders?

Almost everyone experiences anxiety from time to time; but as an experienced anxiety counselor, I know that there is a difference between the kind of transitory anxiety people feel when they’re facing some type of stress like a job interview or a first date and the kind that makes everyday life difficult. If you suspect you or someone you love has a serious anxiety problem, you should know more about anxiety disorders so that you can decide whether or not to seek the help of an anxiety counselor. The Symptoms Of A Generalized Anxiety Disorder Anxiety becomes a problem when Read more

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Depression Counselor: All About Depression

As a depression counselor, I can tell you that depression isn’t normal. Mood changes and occasional sadness happen to everyone but depression is an often-disabling medical condition that must be addressed. If you or someone you love is suffering from depression, there are some important things you need to know about this highly-treatable condition. Common Symptoms Of Depression The symptoms of depression vary from patient to patient and they can include both mental and physical problems like: ▸ Feeling down, blue, hopeless, sad or irritable ▸ Finding no enjoyment in once-pleasurable activities ▸ Feeling worthless and having negative, hopeless thoughts Read more

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Child Counselor: How Obesity Affects Children

As a child counselor, I know that childhood, especially adolescence, can bring with it a host of pressures that adults may find difficult to understand. From pressure to perform well in school to pressure from often unstable home lives, children can find it hard to cope with everyday life. With the problem of childhood obesity reaching almost epidemic proportions, children who are overweight face yet another kind of pressure and that is the pressure to conform to accepted body norms. How Obesity Is Defined In Adults And Children To determine whether or not a child is overweight or obese, Read more

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LDS Marriage Counselor: Marriage After Baby

The birth of a child is a time for celebration; but for some North Texas couples, a visit from the stork can mean a visit to an LDS marriage counselor. Even for parents who’ve longed for children for years, the reality of actually having them can be shocking because the reality is that everything changes after a baby is born. As an LDS marriage counselor, I’ve counseled many couples who vowed that nothing in their lives would change when they had children and then their lives – and marriages – were turned upside down. If you’re struggling to balance the Read more

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