A Door Opens Before Us Into God's Presence When We See ...
Our capacity to actually dwell in Christ's presence is based upon knowing the true nature of God. If we see Him as a loving Father, we will draw near; if He seems to be a harsh judge, we will withdraw. Indeed, everything that defines us is ... [... more]
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Splenda and depression - Mental Health
During the period she was eating and drinking Splenda, Michelle complained that she was having drastic mood swings and outbursts of crying that were affecting her normal routine. At the time, she attributed the breakdowns to motherhood and some ... [... more]
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Social Anxiety Disorder - SAD - Mental Health
What is Social Anxiety Disorder (aka SAD)? Social Anxiety is defined primarily, of course, to the reference in the name of one having difficulty with anxiety in social settings. What surprises many however, are the varying degrees and locales for ... [... more]
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Determining Self Worth - Mental Health
Determining your self-worth is something that you do everyday. Requesting the waiter to bring back your entree HOT next time. All these scenarios are examples of defining boundaries and determining self-worth. If you feel only grateful to have ... [... more]
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Why are we Fascinated by Evil and Evildoers? - Mental Health
The common explanation is that one is fascinated with evil and evildoers because, through them, one vicariously expresses the repressed, dark, and evil parts of one's own personality. Evildoers, according to this theory, represent the "shadow" . [... more]
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Genetics and Personality Disorders - Mental Health
Are personality disorders the outcomes of inherited traits? Are they brought on by abusive and traumatizing upbringing? Or, maybe they are the sad results of the confluence of both? To identify the role of heredity, researchers have resorted to a ... [... more]
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Dealing with Grief - The Death of Celebrities - Mental ...
The whole world will be affected in some way by the death of our celebrities. We have watched them in our homes, sometimes every day. We have laughed, perhaps cried, yelled and had conversations about who we think they are. Because of this fact, ... [... more]
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The Psychology of Stalkers - Mental Health
Abuse by proxy continues long after the relationship is officially over (at least as far as you are concerned). The majority of abusers get the message, however belatedly and reluctantly. Others - more vindictive and obsessed - continue to haunt ... [... more]
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Loving Someone Depressed Again - Mental Health
It is not uncommon for people who have lived with a parent or sibling who suffered from depression - to become attracted to friends and/or partners with depression. Many people who have lived through the tough emotional rollercoaster ride of ... [... more]
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Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder - Mental Health
The Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Personality Disorder is not yet recognized by the DSM Committee. It makes its appearances in Appendix B of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, titled "Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for Further ... [... more]
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Preconceived Ideas on Mental Illness - Mental Health
There are so many preconceived ideas about mental health these days. Lots of information available online, via the internet and through physicians and word of mouth. Addressed here are some common concerns. Not true! There is definitely a link ... [... more]
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Beware of the Stronghold of Cold Love - Mental Health
Is your love growing and becoming softer, brighter, more daring and more visible? Or is it becoming more discriminating, more calculating, less vulnerable and less available? This is a very important issue, for your Christianity is only as real ... [... more]
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