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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

In the first half of the twentieth century, for instance, the psychoanalyst Karen Horney authored two books with neurosis in the title, and there were scores of others written by a variety of psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts and medical experts. The psychological literature on neurosis dates back at least a half-century.

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Taming The Inner Child: Responding To Irrational Fear Effectively

The Anxiety Guy

Responding to irrational fear and taming the frantic inner child takes intention, patience, and steady awareness. This practice involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment, which can help individuals become more aware of their bodily sensations and reduce the automatic reaction to them. Comment Below And Share.

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Instead Of Looking For Root Causes Of Your Anxiety, Do This.

The Anxiety Guy

This awareness can be empowering, allowing them to see patterns and triggers that they might not have recognized before. Heres why: Focusing on the Present : Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a highly effective treatment for anxiety, often focuses on current thoughts and behaviors rather than past experiences.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 2)

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, Mad in America is publishing a serialized version of Les Ruthven’s book, Much of U.S. Each Monday, a new section of the book is published, and all chapters are archived here. What is the power of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating depression versus drug treatment efficacy?

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 7)

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, Mad in America is publishing a serialized version of Les Ruthven’s book, Much of U.S. Each Monday, a new section of the book is published, and all chapters are archived here. When antidepressants fail bring on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

Some may feel sedative-like relaxation, while others experience heightened awareness or altered perceptions. However, it is also worth noting that some people report using marijuana to self-manage depressive symptoms, such as sadness or low energy. Ultimately, marijuanas effects depend on the individual and the strain.