Obsessive Compulsive Disorder In Children

The following article addresses the reality of children who are impacted with OCD.  The article is taken from  the  International OCD  Foundation.  Their web site is located    HERE.

What Is Life Like For Children Who Have OCD?
OCD can make daily life very difficult and stressful for children. OCD symptoms often take up a great deal of [...]

Anticipation And Its Relationship To Anxiety

This article is taking from the blog of Psychologist Phil Monroe.  It is titled “Musings Of A Christian Psychologist.”  It is a resource here and can be found by clicking  HERE.   This is an excellent article in general and for me specifically.  The article is reproduced with permission.  Allan

This week we have been thinking about [...]

Chato B. Stewart: Humor As A Gift To Deal With Mental Illness

Chato Stewart has been afflicted with major depression and bi-polar disorder.  I have used his cartoons on the blog as I believe humor can be a tool in combatting mental illness.  Chato graciously agreed to write something for the blog and I pray you might come away with a few insights and a smile on [...]

A Primer On Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

One of the excellent resources I use is the “Obsessive Compulsive Foundation.”  Click here to explore their website.  They have graciously given me permission to reproduce this article which is a primer that will educate you about OCD.  This is a topic of great interest as a lot of visitors are interested in it as [...]

Our Military Is Overwhelmed. Sadly, Many Don’t Take The Enemy Seriously

Yesterday I ran an article about the mental health realities in New Orleans as a result of Hurricane Katrina.  Many of those suffering in New Orleans suffer with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms.  In fact they are suffering with PTSD.  Today I am running an article that is also quite sobering that deals with this [...]

Mentally ill Struggle In Post-Katrina New Orleans

This article is  so important for us all on many levels.  The damage inflicted by Hurricane Katrina was not limited to the loss of property, slow responses from the government, and the tragic loss of life.  Place yourself in the shoes of the survivors as you read this article.  The enormity of the mental health [...]

You might Have Combat PTSD If……

I have “borrowed” this humorous article from our friend Cash.
He operates a blog here.
Cash is a Gulf War vet who suffers with PTSD.
Cash now has a sense of humor!
Allan

–If you think the term “The Great Depression” refers to the month you spent in the psych ward at the VA, you might have combat PTSD.

–If before [...]

Agoraphobia And A Bit About Myself

I have seen Agoraphobia depicted in movies and done so in a very simplistic way. After years of suffering the victim takes that first step and finally they are cured.  It makes for a happy ending but sadly that’s not the reality for Agoraphobia or any mental illness and as such, minimizes the [...]

Anxiety Disorders 101

We all have heard about panic attacks and people who aren’t able to leave their homes.  Anxiety disorders are not so easily defined.  What you have below is a list of various anxiety disorders, each presenting unique challenges.  Each disorder listed has a link to provide more detailed information.  This article is taken from Anxiety [...]

Things Don’t Always Go Better With Coke, Or Why Caffeine Is A No No For Anxiety Sufferers

This came to me via an e-mail.  If you deal with any type of anxiety disorder then this is certainly something you will want to read.  Especially if you are a caffeine lover!  Allan
Over forty research studies have shown that excessive caffeine can be harmful to your health. Here are just a few of the [...]