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- Broken Hearts Really Do Produce Physical PainScience has demonstrated that having a broken heart does cause physical pain.
- Depression & Physical Pain: Brain Image Shows Which Comes FirstAre depression and physical pain on the same continuum? Brain imaging in a study gives strong clues about how depression can cause or amplify physical pain.
Understanding Depression, Emotional and Physical Pain: Mind-Body ConnectionsI'm a special education teacher certified in emotional impairment. I have a degree in psychology. I've read almost every book on depression self-help. I've also battled depression and it's my own experience with depression that has taught me the most.
Understanding Depression; Illness vs. Failure, Lack of Faith or Choice'Polite' society has conditioned us to comfort those in physical pain and ignore those in emotional pain. Depression has developed a shameful persona. The message we communicate about depression is that it represents failure, lack of faith, weakness.
Divorce Pain and Support CounselingThe physical pain following the knowledge that a marriage or long-term relationship is over can be amazingly strong and some individuals feel they are not strong enough to make it through.- EFT; Emotional Causes Underlying Physical PainA real case study investigating how stress and emotions manifest physical pain and illness, with interesting results.
- Stress' Role in Unconfirmed Physical Pain in ChildrenFor many children, especially when there is family discord or distress, the stressors of daily life are resulting in physical pain complaints.
Overcoming the Physical Pain Associated with Recovery from Childhood Sexual AbuseAfter having a conversation recently with several survivors of childhood sexual abuse, I was reminded, once again, about how much physical pain there is in this recovery process.- How to Become What You Have Always Wanted to BeIn this article I'll write about several different techniques that will help you in your life to make a change towards what you want but might be struggling to achieve. You are powerfull beyond measure, It is time to stop holding yourself back.
- New Study Shows that Some Emotional Pain Might Actually Hurt PhysicallyStudy shows that acute emotional pain fires the same areas of the brain as physical pain.
- ConfessingNothing wrong with expression
- Managing Psychosomatic PainPsychosomatic pain or somatoform disorder is a "felt" physical pain that can be caused by or influenced by underlying emotional pain or stress.
How to Write About Painful ExperiencesWriting about traumatic events can be a healing experience. Reading about them can help other people who are experiencing similar pain.- Response to FeedbackMy response leads to discussing the four noble truths, my interpretation of them. Included are my opinions on how to write about Buddhism for English readers, pain medication, and psychiatric meds.
- Facing Our PainIf we never face our emotional pain, we can never find our true joy
- Michael: The Rogue of HeavenA short preview of a book I'm thinking about writing. (Note: Not, in any way, inspired by Legion)
- Cutting: Dealing with Emotional Pain Via Physical Pain1 in 200 young girls have cut themselves. Cutting is a serious issue for over 3 million Americans.
Emotional HurtThe soul (our mind, will and emotions) is a real part of everyone, and therefore it can be touched and damaged by the actions of others just as can our physical bodies. I offer some thoughts on this subject.- Why Love Hurts so MuchLove is wonderful, but it's also painful at times. Here are some of the reasons why.
An Ongoing War with MyselfLiving life with the struggle of every day battling the voices in my head.- The Power of WordsA brief article on the power of words to either help or hurt
Tiger Woods "Affair:" Infidelity, Emotional Pain and Golf ClubsThe alleged incident of Tiger Woods and his wife on Thanksgiving raises questions about emotional versus physical pain. Though infidelity may not be a form of physical violence, it could inflict pain that is more devastating than a blow to the head.
Comfort Zone and How You Can Expand ItWhat is the comfort zone? It is this feeling of security and calmness when you are at it. Your brain's function is to keep you there. It is a defensive function.- How to Overcome an IllnessYou've just been diagnosed with a major illness which you didn't even know existed and you don't know what to do, and you think you've hit the end of the road.
- Why Physical Pain is ImportantSuppose your shower water had been way too hot this morning and the instant you stepped in, your back flared in pain and you stepped out. If that sensation of burning had not been present
- AcceptAccept yourself within yourself.
- A Journey...12/10/08: a poem.
- Coping with Emotional PainTrying to understand pain is a lot like trying to understand love. You know what it is, yet you can't really describe it. Here are some tips on how to deal with your painful situations and treat them as lessons learned.
- Helping Your Child Deal with Physical PainHelping your child deal with physical pain.
- How to Take a Physical Punch with the Least Possible Physical PainDescribes some of the best strategies for taking a punch with the least amount of pain
Fourteen Hundred Days of SilenceThis is my story of how I was raped, lived in denial for 4 years, how it affected me. I hope to inspire victims of abuse to get the help they need before they hurt themselves as I hurt myself. Please read my story and learn to live life to the absolute fullest from now on.
Lingering PresenceRemembering the good times...
How to Eliminate Most Headaches with Three Light PinchesWhile I've no empirically verified data on this to support one thing I...- Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone on Prescription Pain MedicationThe following statements are some of the things you shouldn't say to someone on prescription pain medication. Words can hurt more than physical pain, and it's important to choose your words wisely.
- Best (and Worst) Excuses for Getting Out of WorkWe've all had those days when we wake up and decide that going to work is just too far outside the realm of conceivability.
Suffering Has Been My TeacherI am thankful for all the wisdom I found through affliction because I do believe that people can't appreciate the light without first knowing the dark.