Tag: Psychology

He said, she said- Psychology of manipulation.

“Fake it until you make it” has been a life mantra for many. It’s a scenario where you create a lie for yourself and keep believing that lie until it becomes your reality. But what if we are not the ones creating the lies? What if someone else lied to us and we made it our reality?

Hello readers, I welcome you to a new age of MANIPULATION. *cue evil laughter*

The lies we believe-

The term for this is Self fulfilling prophecy given by Robert Merton. The name itself is self explanatory but still I want to give some insight on it. This psychological term in short can be named as misconception that later becomes true cause at first we believed it to be true. So essentially a lie we believed in and subconsciously we commenced our work towards that lie and made it our reality.

Now what if somebody lies to us like “I know what you did last summer.”  Pretty vague.  No one’s a psychic here. But subconsciously we already start reminiscing what haphazard thing we did last summer hence giving into the manipulation and believing a lie.

Classic manipulation, isn’t it?

The lies made me do it-

Security dilemma is caused by Self fulfilling prophecies. It can lead to people not being able to distinguish between the actual truth and the prophecy discussed above. In general it is a political term which happens only 40% of times in a case of self fulfilling prophecy.

Take it like this, there’s a person, 2 parties A and B and an old age rivalry. So this person who favors none of these parties and wants to stir up some trouble. He goes to party A and says “Hey there, I found these filled water balloons near B. Weird right?” Now that A has evidence that B might be preparing for a water balloon fight they start packing their own balloons and Nerf guns. B part sees the ammunition. And voila blow the toot for a full fledged WATER FIGHT!!!

Now imagine this scenario going on a bigger level and let the realization dawn upon you that how everything is just psychology.

The lies I am-

Talking about Behavioral confirmation, it is a very special kind of self fulfilling prophecy where we change our personality according to someone’s initial belief about us.

Let’s make it clear with an example. Some random person comes up to you and says “When I first saw you I thought you to be a little aggressive.” Now remember this is a person whom you have met only 2-3 times and you are anything but aggressive. Now whenever this person come around you’ll start acting a little aggressive and sometimes even when the person is removed from the equation.

Leading a belief/expectation to turn into reality just like in the 2 cases mentioned above.

All these scenarios are derived from self fulfilling prophecy. A very basic way of controlling human brain according to our wishes. These psychological ways can be used positively too but if you decide to go for manipulation then I didn’t tell you this. Jokes apart, it’s still quite wondrous how a little he said she said shenanigan can be used in our favor.  

PSYCHOLOGY – DEFENSE MECHANISM

What is defense mechanism? How psychology looks into this aspects? Defense mechanism are something that is studied under topic stress. What do you do when you are stress? You meditate, or listen to your favourite music, etc your some how try to divert your mind or make your mind and fight it. According to psychology defense mechanism are the unconscious strategies used to protect the ego from shattering due to unacceptable and harsh reality, it’s a face saving device. Excessive used of defense mechanism leads us to a habit of escaping from the reality and indulge in falsehood about’s one own self which causes lack of concentration eventually leading to symptoms of mental disorder. Let’s see some of the defense mechanism described by Dr. Sigmund Freud;

1) REPRESSION

Suppose a person has underwent a traumatic experience it’s called repression. It’s an unconscious mechanism devise by the ego to keep disturbing the thoughts outside our conscious awareness. Thoughts that are often repressed are those that would result in feelings of guilt from superego.

2) DISPLACEMENT

Displacement is the redirection of an impulse onto to less powerful target. In this case the person can’t retaliate against the actual source of their impulse and that person redirects it to a less powerful target. Example if your working parent is scolded by the boss in the office they come n vent out that anger on you.

3) SUBLIMATION

It is considered to be the a more adaptive defense mechanism in that it can be transform the negative thoughts and emotions into a more positive energy. It’s like redirecting your emotion into a productive endeavour.

4) DAYDREAMING

A person day dreams to escape the reality. It’s when life appears to be tough and unfair a person often uses fantasy to escape the reality. Adolescent is a stage when they get more into this defense mechanism which can be dangerous for their mental health. If they day dream excessively they may lose touch with the actual world and surrounding.

SOME OF THE MAJOR PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

1) ANXIETY DISORDERS

The word anxiety is derived from Latin word ‘Anxietas’ which means uneasy or troubled mind. When a person feels nervous without any obvious reason for a long time and it affects the person daily life it is termed as Anxiety Disorder. There are many types of Anxiety Disorder let’s look at few;

– GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

Humans feels tension in their daily life it can be termed as a a good pressure as it compels us to face difficult situation in a systematic and planned manner like studying for exams or some responsibilities. But when this pressure becomes too intense and start to interfere with our daily routine it can be called as generalized anxiety disorder.

– PHOBIC DISORDER

The word phobia is derived from Phobos the name of a Greek god of fear. When an individual has an intense and irrational fear of some object or situation which they are not able to overcome it is termed as phobia; there are many types of phobia like fear of heights, fear of water , social phobia, etc.

2) DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

When a person experiences an extreme feeling of sadness as well as guilt due to some negative incidences or some other external factors for atleast two weeks it is called depressive disorder. People may experience suicidal thoughts, feeling of hopelessness, lack of sleep and many more.

3) BIPOLAR DISORDER

This is also called Manic depressive disorder. An individual experiences alternate phases of extreme sadness, hopelessness, stress at one time and extreme happiness, enthusiasm, and elation at other times. In some cases this conditions happens one after the other. Genetic factors, imbalance in neurotransmitter in brain, mainly norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine are found to be the main causative factors.

BRANCHES IN PSYCHOLOGY

Today psychology has evolved to much higher level, it’s an important science in modern day. Now a days more than 50 branches of psychology are existing to study human behaviour from various points. Let’s know few of them;

1) CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Child psychology is the study of subconscious and conscious childhood development. It deals with the biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur during childhood. A child psychologist uses standardized psychological test to measure intelligence, etc. They perform researches on effective child practice, etc.

2) COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of the mind as an information processor. It focuses on higher mental processes like thinking, reasoning and decision making. It concern about the study of attention, perception, language development, thinking, memory and problem solving.

3) CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Clinical psychology looks into the area of diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems like mental illness, alcoholism, etc. To do the diagnosis a psychologist takes the detailed information of the patient by different test and interview. They use proper psychotherapy to help the patient to deal with the problem.

4) CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY

Criminal psychology deals with the study of criminal mind and their personality and the causes of this behaviour and suggesting effective methods to prevent this criminal behaviour and implementing it. A criminal psychiatrist plays an important role in forensic department to understand and detect the scene of crime place and interpreting clues for investigation. They generally work with law enforcement department or in a criminal rehabilitation centre or other departments of this field.

CHALLENGES ESTABLISHING PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE.

Wilhelm Wundt a German physician and philosopher in 19th century set up the first psychological laboratory at Leipzig University in 1879 to study human behaviour, through his rigorous experiment, work and efforts made psychology emerged as a science.

However, establishing psychology as a science was a challenge. People still didn’t knew how the mind work and functions. There was still a massive amount of data yet to be gathered. Thought it emerged as a science it was into many controversies and criticism; let see what were they.

1) PSYCHOLOGY IN PRE PARADIGMATIC STATE

According to American philosopher, Thomus Kuhn psychology has not succeeded in producing a cumulative body of knowledge that has a clear conceptual core. It contrasts with other sciences.

2) PROBLEM RELATED TO OBJECTIVITY AND VALIDITY

Methods such as introspection and psychoanalysis are inherently subjective, so in some extant psychology falls short on the criteria of objectivity and validity.

3) OBJECTIFYING HUMANS

Since many experiments on humans and their behaviour some of the scientist from the same field criticised the work. They said it treats human as an object, it sometimes portrayed as dehumanizing.

4) ISSUES RELATED TO PREDICTABILITY AND REPLICABILITY

In psychology making exact prediction is difficult and major goal of psychology is to predict human behaviour and humans respond in different way in different situations thus causing more difficult to understand human behaviour. Therefore causing the test results in psychology are more varied, harder to control and difficult to replicate.

How Psychology has affected my life?

 by Shashikant Nishant Sharma 

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It takes the
innocence out of everything. You don’t see love (or any other feeling) as love
but dig deep to uncover a subconscious need. Of course, that usually turns out
to be true, in which case it worsens the lack of spontaneity. A psychologist
will define it or forever be in pursuit of the meaning behind it. Some people’s
brains are like that. They’re good at it. But nobody likes to be under a
scanner all the time. It’s unnerving.

 Psychology softens
one’s understanding of oneself.  But the same distance or unattached
empathy has to be maintained to achieve that. At first, psychology and its
study is a way to answer personal conflicts. Studying psychology has affected
and taught me to recognize and check my biases. I used to think that I was fair
and unbiased in how I viewed other people and myself. I have learned about
various psychological errors and biases which made me realize how wrong I was.

 Psychology is all
about observing how we behave and why behave that way in every situation of our
life. It changes your way of approaching a problem or situation drastically and
you can find a solution easily to any problem. It changed my way of thinking
and increased my maturity level to better standards. Now I’m able to receive
people as they are without judging them and able to find out the root causes of
my emotional problems and carefully editing my emotions.

 It’s an old saying:
“For the world, a psychologist is crazy; for a psychologist, the
whole world is crazy.” This is so true. We consider a psychologist as
a mental. We fail to understand the benefits which we can derive from a
psychologist or simply by studying psychology. In today’s world of rush, it’s
hard to keep yourself calm and your mind in peace. Psychology helps you to deal
with that. So, it is very much needed in today’s world. 

 They say that
knowledge is power, and indeed it’s true that studying certain subjects gives
you an edge over others, and in life in general. Psychology proved to be one of
those. It helps in inculcating various skills that are relevant in today’s
world. Along with my problem, psychology has helped me in developing five major
skills which are: communication skills, critical thinking skills, insight into
people’s behavior skills, research skills, and understanding skills.

 In a nutshell, a
mind is a powerful tool, and psychological insight can hone it into something
invincible. It has the power to change your perspective and outlook. It has the
power to change you into a better person. Studying psychology has proved to be
a blessing for my life and it has affected my life positively.

 

Nostalgic Nightmares

Introduction

Dreams and Psychology

“Dreams are as simple or as complicated as dreamers.” The interpretations of the dreams are the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind. The theories state that dreams don’t mean anything. These are just images put in by the brain from the memories. These are the stimulants that help one face the tragedies of life. As it’s truly said, “an individual suffers more in imagination than in reality” proves in this situation. Before facing it in person if a being conquers it in the dreams, then it will encourage him to win easily in real life. Its history goes back to the early stages when it was used as a tool to fool enemies because though our bodies get paralyzed while dreaming minds stay active. There is a whole psychology behind the dream theory and an explanation of why we dream in the way we do?

You dream, what you believe!!

Interesting Facts

“I always dream about falling from great heights.” It symbolizes that something in your life isn’t well. It might mean you need to rethink a choice or consider a new direction in some areas of life. It characterizes fear in existence, perhaps falling in work or love. It often expresses a need to let go and enjoy more. 

“I was attacked by a chaser in my dream.” These types can be quite terrifying. It might indicate a desire to escape from your fears. Running away from an animal often depicts that you are hiding from your anger, passions and other feelings. If your pursuer is mysterious, it represents childhood trauma. And if a person is of opposite sex then it reveals that you are haunted by love or past relationships.

“I died, no not in real….in my sleep.” Death is a very common subject of dreams. People imagine death either of loved ones or about themselves. It reflects anxiety about a change. Just like death, change can be scary. Those approaching the end of life and loved ones around them experience significant and meaningful dreams, often relating to a confronting presence, preparing to go, watching or engaging with the deceased, loved ones waiting, distressing experiences, and unfinished business. 

 “I flew like a bird while dreaming.” It can be liberating at the same time, quite frightening. It can represent two sides. One, independence and freedom. On the other hand, escape from the realities of life. 

There are a lot of things that influence dreams. The first thing includes health conditions that affect the secretions of the brain causing sleep to disrupt. The type of food one intakes can also become the factor for the feeling of sickness and in turn affect the types of dreams one visualize. Daily exercises and a little change in daily activities can help improve sleep and at last the dreams. There are two ways to remember dreams; one by telling yourself that you want to remember them when you wake up and the other by grasping as many images as you can before getting out of bed or using a smartphone.

Dreams are more profound when they seem the craziest. “Life is only a dream and we are the imagination of  ourselves.”

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH

PROLOGUE

Emotional wellness issues range from hazardous issues like schizophrenia, bipolar to more normal issues like tension and wretchedness. There are stages to these issues. Like a man with outrageous melancholy might have his life demolished. While many individuals work ordinarily with gentle sorrow and uneasiness. While never getting a particular medicines. Tension and misery for the most part are more normal and more secure issues as individuals managing these may have inward issues. Individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar anyway can be hazardous. Not exclusively to themselves yet to others because of the psychological states that they might occupy. This might be because of dread or animosity and can have intense emotional episodes. Individuals managing such issues are thus treated by the force of their issues. Notwithstanding, they are only hypotheses as these conclusions don’t utilize analytic gear like cerebrum filters or neurological tests. They are rather analyzed by discussion by proficient therapists. It is hence simpler to recognize significant issues anyway gentle issues can regularly go undetected.

The issue with current demonstrative techniques

There is a prerequisite for more concentrated and exact testing hardware that can check mind pictures and synthetic levels. So we can decide the degree of the trouble of patients. Psychological wellness issues, for example, uneasiness are exceptionally normal and many individuals track down their own particular manners to manage them. In any case, some take some unacceptable way and enhance their issues due to one or the other withdrawal or substance misuse. These are individuals that are in danger as they drive away individuals and thusly lose all expectation. This will in general further weaken their issues. These individuals might think about self destruction and follow up on it. They accept that their life can not be improved. They try not to go to psychological well-being experts as it is viewed as untouchable to go to a clinician for despondency. So to stay away from joke, they push off this significant piece of their prosperity.

Strategies to manage psychological wellness issues

There are numerous ways recommended by analysts to manage such issues including:

Psychological social treatment:

This is a One to one conversational treatment. Individuals managing issues are urged to talk about them. They talk about the impacts in a controlled climate with a therapist. They are given ideas and assignments so they can find little ways to lessen the impacts. As an outcome individuals learn, to not turn out to be less apprehensive yet to become more valiant. This is an incredibly moving and demonstrated truth of treatment. By talking about our issues, separating them with the guide of a counsel. Individuals can understand that they are more grounded than they might suspect. In this way individuals can defeat long stretches of uneasiness and sorrow.

Self-treatment:

Self improvement is fit to individuals that are managing such issues yet not having outrageous trouble. They endeavor to control the impacts by proactive endeavors. Strategies for decrease like contemplation, actual games, looking for family support are proposed. Individuals can utilize them to feel good and figure out how to coincide with tension. By opening up to our companions and utilizing proactive strategies we can feel much improved.

Medication

This is a generally discussed strategy and is now and then quit by individuals and which is all well and good. Psychological well-being drugs are synthetics that are utilized to adjust our regular synthetic substances. They help us feel better by providing the synthetics that we have an insufficiency of. This anyway can be amazingly compelling, as it lessens our bodies’ capacity to create these synthetic compounds. Medicine ought to just be utilized in outrageous conditions. They should be endorsed by an enrolled specialist. For individuals that have gentle issues, the drug ought to be stayed away from. As the dependence on those substances will additionally prove the issues that they were intended to address

Psychological well-being is a significant issue and one significant issue is the way that it is subtle. Individuals misconstrue it and thusly it is exceptionally simple to confine individuals that are managing these issues. For individuals that we care about, we should see changes in conduct, loss of inspiration, deliberate seclusion. These are the signs that somebody might have an issue and we should speak with them certainly. On the off chance that somebody we know is managing such an issue, don’t respond in case they are all the more irascible. Rather keep quiet and assist them with feeling good. It is likewise the obligation of such people to look for help and not deteriorate their circumstance by looking for separation. They should look for arrangements and embrace a more confident position for what’s to come.

THE FINAL THOUGHT

Individuals commit suicide not on the grounds that they disdain life. Maybe they would prefer not to live as a similar individual. With similar propensities, similar issues similar responses. They disdain their life. Propensities are difficult to change, indeed, anyway it is conceivable. It requires some investment yet I will beseech anybody managing such issues to give now is the right time. Life becomes simpler, difficult stretches don’t persevere, extreme individuals do. Look for help, assuming not from individuals that you know, from online sources, comprehend you are in good company. Try not to imagine that self destruction is the lone advance. I realize you feel that by evaporating you will make the world a superior spot.

YOU ARE WRONG, your life implies something to somebody. I can guarantee you that your passing will obliterate individuals. Ones that you know as well as ones you don’t. Self destruction is a horrendous and discouraging thing for everybody that observes it. It causes individuals to lose expectation and second supposition their lives. You should be solid now, you won’t think twice about it. Individuals you realize will be the most exceedingly terrible hit. They will fault themselves for your dilemma. Your passing doesn’t make you disappear, it sticks and obliterates families. Settle on a brilliant choice. This isn’t an ideal opportunity to be self centered, however to be fearless.

ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR FROM THE LENS OF PSYCHOLOGY

PROLOGUE

How legitimized is life detainment? Which political runs the country in a superior manner? Should youngsters be permitted to watch activity films? Various individuals would without a doubt have different responses to these inquiries. Every last one of them would have their own perspectives to legitimize their answers. This is on the grounds that everybody creates various perspectives about such issues.

These differing attitudes, thus, impact both our convictions and our conduct. Perspectives are fundamental subjects of study in the field of social brain science. We should get what precisely comprises a disposition? How are attitudes created?

WHAT IS ATTITUDE?

As indicated by therapists, a disposition is a scholarly probability to pass judgment on circumstances with a certain goal in mind. It incorporates assessments of individuals, issues, items, or conditions. Such decisions are generally either sure or negative, however now and again they might be questionable also. For example, we may have blended sentiments with respect to a particular individual or issue. A few bits of exploration propose that various variables offer shape to attitudes. These parts are frequently alluded to as the ABCs of attitude.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF ATTITUDE?

Affective Component

The emotional part is about how the article, individual, issue, or circumstance causes us to feel.

Behavioral Component

The social segment is basically about what our disposition means for our conduct.

Cognitive Component

The psychological segment comprises of our musings and feelings about a specific subject.

attitudes can likewise be delegated unequivocal and understood. Express perspectives are those that an individual is intentionally mindful of. An express disposition unmistakably impacts an individual’s practices and assessments. Verifiable attitudes are oblivious yet affect our convictions and practices.

WHAT SHAPES OUR ATTITUDE?

Various variables impact how and why various attitudes take structure.

Individual Experiences

attitudes take structure straightforwardly as an outcome of individual encounters. Henceforth they arise because of direct undertakings or because of different perceptions.

Social Factors

Social jobs and cultural standards significantly affect the mentality of an individual. Social jobs identify with how society anticipates that people should act in a specific circumstance or setting. Accepted practices likewise include society’s principles with respect to what sort of conduct is considered suitable and what isn’t thought about so.

Learning

An individual structures his attitudes in a wide range of ways. For example, sponsors utilize old style molding to impact possible clients’ perspectives for their item. They utilize alluring and engaging portrayals, which makes us foster an uplifting outlook towards the item.

Various Observations

Essentially, individuals attempt to foster their demeanor by noticing individuals around them. In the event that an exceptionally respected individual shows a specific demeanor, we are bound to make a comparable sort of disposition. A relevant case of this is that kids invest a critical portion of energy noticing their folks’ perspectives. Furthermore, they start to exhibit a comparable sort of disposition that they notice.

ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR

A major confusion is that individuals act as indicated by the perspectives they have. Be that as it may, as indicated by various social clinicians, perspectives and conduct are not in every case unmistakably connected. Shockingly, sometimes, individuals really change their attitudes to adjust them to their conduct. Intellectual disharmony is a marvel where an individual encounters mental pain in view of clashing musings, sentiments, or convictions. To keep away from this misery, individuals will in general change their attitudes to foster amicability with different thoughts or even genuine practices.

WHY DO ATTITUDES CHANGE?

Despite the fact that mentality considerably affects conduct, it actually doesn’t continue as before until the end of time. We can transform it. The very factors that add to mentality arrangement can likewise make changes in demeanor.

Old style or operant molding and observational learning can rapidly incite changes in disposition. Traditional molding can undoubtedly make positive enthusiastic reactions to an article, individual, or circumstance by partner positive feelings. Also, operant molding can fortify positive perspectives and at the same time debilitate bothersome ones. Individuals likewise will in general change their perspectives in the wake of noticing the conduct of individuals around them.

Elaboration Likelihood hypothesis is a hypothesis of influence. As per this hypothesis, individuals can change their attitudes in two habits. To start with, individuals can change their mentality in case they are roused to tune in and mull over everything. This might prompt a change in demeanor. Furthermore, they can be impacted by the demeanor of the speaker they pay attention to. This prompts a transitory or shallow change in mentality. Messages that are interesting and that really persuade rationale can prompt extremely durable changes in attitudes.

TOWARDS THE END

Demeanor certainly impacts an individual’s conduct, however that doesn’t imply that it is settled forever. We can without much of a stretch change it differently. This is truly useful as it can empower an individual who has a negative disposition to rapidly change it into a positive methodology. Eventually, we can shape our psyches the manner in which we need.

What Is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is an adjunctive technique that utilizes hypnosis to aid in the treatment of specific symptoms or health conditions. Hypnotherapy works by inducing a hypnotic state marked by waking awareness that allows people to experience detached external attention and to focus on inner experiences. It is sometimes used as part of a treatment plan for phobias and other anxiety disorders. It is also sometimes used for pain management, weight loss, smoking cessation, and a variety of other applications. Formal explorations in the therapeutic uses for hypnosis began in the late 1700s but did not gain scientific credibility until much more recently. Modern researchers have further explored how hypnosis can be used, which conditions it can treat, and how effective it may be compared to other treatments.

What Hypnotherapy Can Help With

There are many different reasons why a person might want to try hypnotherapy. Research suggests that some possible applications include:

  • Chronic pain conditions
  • Dementia symptoms
  • Nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy
  • Pain during childbirth, dental procedures, or surgery
  • Skin conditions, such as psoriasis and warts
  • Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Hypnotherapy may also be used by licensed physicians and psychologists in the treatment of conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Benefits of Hypnotherapy

Some people may experience dramatic results with hypnotherapy. In other cases, people may simply feel very relaxed. Some of the benefits of hypnotherapy may include:

  • Awareness: Some people remain fully aware during the entire experience. They recall everything that happens and are even able to have conversations while under hypnosis. Other people may experience states of relaxation that are so deep that they may even feel detached from what is happening.
  • Focus: Most of the time, we are distracted by our surroundings. Whether the TV is blaring, your kids are demanding attention or your spouse wants to talk, it can be difficult to fully focus on yourself. Our conscious minds are also cluttered. You may be worried about paying a bill, concerned about an upcoming project, or planning tonight’s dinner. The therapy session is intended to break through these day-to-day concerns and allow you to focus completely on the problem at hand.
  • Relaxation: In the hypnotic state, you are deeply relaxed. Your conscious mind is quieted, allowing your unconscous mind to deeply focus on your issue. You are also calmer, and therefore more receptive to facing your problems or fears.

Most hypnotherapists utilize a series of calming messages, such as “you are safe” and “no one can harm you” to reassure their clients that during hypnosis they can objectively face their problems without having a panicked reaction.

Effectiveness

The effectiveness and impact of hypnotherapy can vary based on the individual and how the treatment is used. Hypnotherapy has been shown to have some degree of efficacy for certain applications, particularly:

  • Pain reduction and control during dental procedures and childbirth
  • Reduction in nausea and vomiting in individuals being treated for cancer with chemotherapy
  • Reduction in the severity of symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

While it may help people cope with problems related to stress and anxiety, it may be best applied when used in conjunction with first-line treatments such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and medications.

Things to Consider

While hypnotherapy is generally safe and well-tolerated, that does not mean that it doesn’t pose some potential risks, such as: 

  • Hypnotherapy can produce false or distorted memories in some cases.
  • People who are very suggestible may experience a decreased sense of personal control while under hypnosis.
  • Some people can experience side effects such as anxiety, headaches, or dizziness.
  • Hypnotherapy may not be appropriate for people who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis such as hallucinations and delusions

Common Misconceptions

Hypnotherapy is still considered controversial, as many mental health professionals dispute its effectiveness. There are a number of myths and misconceptions about hypnotherapy that can affect how people view this therapeutic tool.

  • Hypnotherapy is often confused with stage hypnosis. Stage hypnotists are performers who are excellent at reading people. They seekextroverts who will put on a great show for the crowd. Whether or not their subjects are truly hypnotized is debatable, but they are willing to go along with the sometimes outrageous suggestions of the stage hypnotist.
  • Hypnotherapy doesn’t cause you to forget what happened. You will remember the things that occur during your hypnotic state, you will not be asleep or unconscious, and you will be able to break the hypnotic trance at any time.
  • Hypnotherapy doesn’t cause you to lose control. During hypnotherapy, you remain in control. It is not possible for anyone to force you to do anything against your will, even under hypnosis. You will be tuned in to the work at hand, and so may not pay attention to your surroundings, but you will always be in charge of your own actions, behaviors, and statements.
  • Being hypnotizable doesn’t mean you are less intelligent. While some people believe that they cannot be hypnotized, research suggests that most people are hypnotizable to a certain degree. Only about 10% of people are difficult or impossible to hypnotize.

How Do I Choose Between Medication and Therapy?

In the last couple of weeks, there have been some big announcements from the medical and mental health communities about the wisdom of using drugs over behavioral methods for various disorders. The meds vs. therapy debate has been an active one for a number of years.But these days, some experts and organizations are questioning, more and more, whether popping pills should really be our go-to treatment, based on the literature. And it seems that for some that have historically used meds as the first line of treatment, the evidence for behavioral methods has mounted to the point where recommendations have shifted in their favor. At least for some things.

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Whether you’re leaning toward therapy, medication, or a combination, knowing that a reliable pharmacy partner is part of the care network can bring added reassurance. Many people now use online tools to locate a specialty pharmacy near me, ensuring they can quickly connect with professionals who understand their unique health needs. Therapy or medication? In both children and adults, evidence-based psychosocial therapies have been shown to work for a broad range of mental health disorders, as well as for many life problems. The same can be said for the effectiveness of some medications. The information below is intended to help parents/caregivers choose between treatment options for their child or adolescent, and to decide whether therapy and medication should be combined for the most effective treatment.Medications, psychotherapy and their combination have been shown to help people with emotional or behavioral problems. Different kinds of problems, however, will respond differently to various treatments; therefore, choosing the right treatment can be complicated. Your choice of treatment should be based on the best available scientific evidence, as well as your own willingness to try these treatments and to stick with them. Whatever the choice, these discussions should be reviewed with your physician, psychologist or mental health professional. Here are some things to consider:

Best Evidence

  • For depression, two kinds of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy, as well as antidepressant medications, have been shown to be helpful. There is some evidence that combining psychotherapy and medications may be more effective than either treatment alone. People who are suicidal may need to be treated in a hospital.
  • For anxiety disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy, antidepressant medications and anti-anxiety medications have all been shown to be helpful. Research generally shows that psychotherapy is more effective than medications, and that adding medications does not significantly improve outcomes from psychotherapy alone.
  • For alcohol and drug use disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy and environment-based therapies, as well as 12-step support programs, have been shown to be helpful. People with severe substance use problems may also benefit from the addition of certain medications that reduce cravings or intoxication effects.
  • For eating disorders, medical management may be necessary to maintain physical safety. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy and antidepressant medications have all been shown to be helpful, and some evidence suggests that combining psychotherapy and medications may be more effective than either treatment alone.
  • For schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, most people will require treatment with antipsychotic or mood-stabilizing medications. Research suggests that adding cognitive-behavioral or family psychotherapy to the treatment can improve functional outcomes.
  • For problems with parenting, marriage or adjustment, psychotherapy is usually the first recommendation. This treatment can help you build skills and respond more appropriately to stressors.

Personalizing Your Treatment

  • Different people respond to treatments differently. Therefore, if one treatment does not help, try adding the other. Research shows that psychotherapy can be helpful even for people who do not respond well to medications.
  • Psychotherapy and medications both require that you stick with the treatment. Results usually do not happen overnight. Therefore, only start a treatment if you are willing to continue it long enough for it to help you.
  • You will be most likely to stick with a treatment if it makes sense to you. Therefore, it’s important that you discuss the treatment thoroughly with your doctor, and that the treatment is explained in a way that you can understand.
  • When in doubt, ask your doctor. He/she can inform you of the best evidence and make a specific recommendation for your condition.

Interesting facts about Men’s

Boys can test your patience, run your ragged, and make you want to pull your hair out. But they also melt ur heart with just one sweet look, and make you wonder how you ever exited before them.

1.  If you shake your groove thing in front of a man,  you’re pretty much guaranteed to have anything you want.

2.    Men enjoy long romantic walks to the beer fridge.

3.     Men waste thousands of gallons of fuel every year, driving around while not asking for directions.

4.     Men can slip into a coma while sitting in a retail store chair waiting for you to come out of the fitting room.

5.     50% of men claim they would feel comfortable if their girlfriend had a lesbian lover.

 6.     Putting toilet paper on the roll is not common sense, it’s a super power.  Apparently only women have this magical power.

.     For the love of Pete, what is the big deal about golf ?!  It’s a big patch of grass with a little dimpled ball… MmmKay.

8.     Men roll their eyes at words like “commitment, and change the toilet paper roll “

9.     If you find dirty socks and underwear near-to or semi-near the hamper, there is a man nearby.

10.    A woman speaks about 7,000 words a day; a man speaks about 2,000.

11.     If it’s attention that you want, don’t get in a relationship with a man during playoff season.

12.    Men do things that make us go aaaackkkkkk and make us go ahhhhhhhhh all at once.

13.    The front lawn is the Holy Land.   It’s not to be messed with.

14.     Men like gadgets with lots of fancy shiny black buttons.  It makes them feel dang important.

15.     Dear men, your Mother is not a saint.  A saint would have taught you to put the lid down.

16.      When men talk with food in their mouth, it makes you want to reach right across the table and slap them with a hot dog while mumbling the word wanker under your breath.

.      If men make the bed and do the laundry, we will gasp.

18.     Enough already with the combover.  It has never once fooled anyone into thinking you have hair.  Never.  Not once.  Ever.  In the history of ever.

19.    Breathing like a normal person seems like no biggie to women.

20.     It’s easier for a man to buy a bathing suit :

Women have two types :   depressing and more depressing.

Men have two types :   sexy-cool and a horrific-speedo.

21.    Booby kryptonite :  Dear men, they are just boobs.  Breathe.  Do you want to know who else has boobs?  Your Mom.

22.    It’s funny how men are brave enough to go to war, but shudder at the thought of a bikini wax.

23.    Men would rather take a bullet than pick up tampons at the grocery store.

24.     After a bottle of champagne, they start licking faces.  It makes you want to punch them and kiss them all at once.

25.     Men like to barbecue.  They suddenly like to cook if danger and fire are involved.  Weird how that happens.

26.     Let’s face it, they go a little bit bonkers if you don’t change the oil in your car.  Whatevers.  Oil schmoil.

27.     Bad boys are like cupcakes.  They are delicious for two nibbles and then you start to hate yourself.

28.     Getting a man organized is like herding a cat or pushing a rope uphill.

29.     You can praise them, but go easy on the pedal or Mr. Stud muffin will puff up like a peacock.

30.     Honest to Pete… do you have an unfinished project in your household that can only be completed by a man !?!  Light it on fire.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GIRLS:YOU SHOULD KNOW.

  • Girls like guys with a sense of humor and hate guys who always brag about themselves. 
  • Girls can either jokingly or seriously get jealous over your pubg game. 
  • It is really hard to trace why girls are unpredictable.
  • Girls spend one year of their lifetime just in deciding what to wear. 
  • A girl cannot keep a secret for more than 47 hours. 
  • Instead of a girl telling her feelings to a guy, her favorite song would convey it better. 
  • Girls usually compete unconsciously among themselves especially when it comes to beauty.
  • A woman can tolerate double the pain compared to a man.
  • Girls spend 120 hours in a year looking at themselves in the mirror.
  • In every 100 girls, only one would become the wife of her lover, remaining 99 would remain as passwords for Gmail and Facebook accounts of their lovers.
  • You should let her cool first before you say sorry, otherwise, she won’t accept your apology. 
  • Girls like guys who can protect and defend them.
  • If a girl says “no” believe her. She wouldn’t give you a no if she likes you.
  • Girls love receiving letters and surprises. 
  • When a girl is talking and if a boy says ”OK bye”, they hate him a lot. 
  • Girls like boys who ask for advice.
  • Girls hate it when you make them wait. 
  • If you’re thinking that girls are very particular with a guy’s looks, then its time for you to make a shift. It’s the attitude that they fall for
  • There is no guarantee that a girl would get impressed however we respect her, praise her, love her and care for her, but in the case of guys sly leer and a smile would suffice.
  • There would be a dark secret in every girl’s life which is not even shared with her best friend. 
  • Girls don’t enjoy talking dirty as much guys do.
  • Girls love to feel special even though they might not show it.
  • Being serious can turn a girl off.
  • When a guy says something really sentimental, a girl will remember it forever and ever.
  • Girls know how to control their emotions.
  • Girls daydream about their Crushs all the time even though they don’t show it.
  • Girls like to hear compliments, but usually not have to react to them.
  • Don’t try to guess girls feeling, Ask her.
  • If a girl calls you or expect a call from you stay with her.
  • Hearing the words “I love you” to a girl is great expression to agirl that she is beautiful.
  • Girls want nothing more than to feel love.

As humans, Women’s are beautiful, incredible, and powerful in their own right. They can achieve anything they set their minds to. Having to deal with oppression and inequality for centuries, there have been a ton of things women have had to fight for and change the future for succeeding generations of equally amazing women. therefore we should respect women.

Depression: Screaming that nobody can hear

what people never understand is the depression isn’t about the outside its about inside.

There was a little girl filled with happiness and hope, Who wanted to explore the world know more about people and was hoping to get love the way she use to give to others. She was a simple minded girl her life was going great she made alot of friends but little did she know a black whole was waiting for her to consume all her happiness and hope.

What is depression?

There are wounds that never show on body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleed.

Depression, also known as major depressive disorder is a common disorderserious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, basically it causes lack of interest in life. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

Symptoms of depression.

Tears come from the heart and not from the brain.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:-

  • Your mood is depressed for most of the day, especially in the morning.
  • You feel tired or have a lack of energy almost every day.
  • You feel worthless or guilty almost every day.
  • You feel hopeless or pessimistic.
  • You have a hard time focusing, remembering details, and making decisions.
  • You can’t sleep, or you sleep too much, almost every day.
  • You have almost no interest or pleasure in many activities nearly every day.
  • You think often about death or suicide (not just a fear of death).
  • You feel restless or slowed down.
  • You’ve lost or gained weight.
  • Feel cranky and restless.
  • Lose pleasure in life.
  • Overeat or stop feeling hungry.
  • Have aches, pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that don’t go away or get better with treatment.
  • Have sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings.

These symptoms are common, not everyone with depression will have the same ones. 

Self help.

“why did u tried to kill yourself?” “You told me to be happy. “

There are a number of things people can do to help reduce the symptoms of depression. For many people, regular exercise helps create positive feeling and improves mood. Getting enough quality sleep on a regular basis, eating a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol (a depressant) can also help reduce symptoms of depression.

Depression is a real illness and help is available. With proper diagnosis and treatment, the vast majority of people with depression will overcome it. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, a first step is to see your family physician or psychiatrist. Talk about your concerns and request a thorough evaluation. This is a start to addressing your mental health needs.

How friendship can help depression

Part of being a person is about helping others.

The benefits of friendship for people that are depressed are astounding. Relationships, although not a substitute for professional therapy, can help people dealing with depression with their healing. Dr. Leaf says, “A strong friendship can help heal someone’s thinking habits and improve how the brain functions, helping them gain clarity into their situation, building up mental resilience and encouraging them to face and overcome what is causing them distress.”

Friendship is all about supporting each other in good times and in bad. Although depression can challenge a strong friendship, it doesn’t make it impossible for the friendship to continue. In fact, the friendship can be beneficial to both parties. Dr. Leaf explains, “Studies show that helping others can also increase our own healing by up to 63%! This is why it is so important to try to be there for a friend who is experiencing mental distress on both the person that is ill and the supportive friend.”

And being friends with someone who is depressed isn’t always so difficult. You may still be able to enjoy good times and meaningful conversation. As Bernat explains, “Despite what you might think, talking to friends and family living with depression can be easy and maybe fun. Not like Facebook-selfie-with-Lady-Gaga-at-an-underground-party fun though. Instead, I’m talking about the kind of fun where people enjoy each other’s company effortlessly, no one feels awkward, and no one accuses the sad person of ruining the holidays.”

we can bring change by helping each other, By showing these small kindness we can make this world a better place to live. Love people the way they are never ask them to change and help each other and support each other something it’s better to loose in arguments even if they are wrong because it can make them feel better.