Major Depressive Disorder
... does not define who I am. It only describes some of the things that I experience. Major depressive disorder is one way to describe how I feel and relate to myself, others and the world. Don't ever ca ...
Eating Disorder
With all the focus on our health and bodies, it's important to remember to keep it in perspective. This was such a strange year in the media, with celebrities like Nicole Richie and one of the Olson t ...
Being Aware of Eating Disorders
... nder attack is being critiqued for.All the same, the show did raise a lot of questions about eating disorders. The women who were being scrutinized all said at one point or other that they did NOT hav ...
Recognizing the Signs of an Eating Disorder
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, over 50 percent of American teenage girls and almost a third of boys use unhe ...
Living with Bipolar Disorder
... in this book tells stories of personal strongholds and the highs and lows that a person of bipolar disorder, depression and childhood sexual abuse goes through. Allow me to introduce myself. My name ...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Symptoms
Living through trauma is bad enough, but post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can transform the pain into a continual nightmare. PTSD is a psychological disorder ...
Ritual and Training
... greater state of sensory awareness where there is no self talk, interpretation of events or random, compulsive thought. Open yourself to the experience that is constantly before you and train from on ...
Being Sick Can Give You Time to Relax
... or both your body and spirit.3) You essentially have time to do nothing. Sometimes, workaholics and compulsively active people hate being sick precisely because of this. But think of how many wonderfu ...
Yoga and Food
In yogic tradition, food is split up into three different categories that explain their essence and effect on your body and mind: Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic. Sattvic foods are considered the most ...
