Friday 29 April 2016

Best of Our Blogs: April 29, 2016

Man Looks At The Phone. WaitingYou’re awaiting a diagnosis, or maybe a correct one. The fear of knowing is almost equally as excruciating as knowing. You feel like the rest of your life is dependent on this one moment. It all feels so final. You’re on the precipice of change and you don’t know if you’re ready or capable of dealing with whatever it is.

It’s one of the hardest things to go through. People often think getting a diagnosis is difficult. And it is. But it’s also the waiting, not knowing, and sense of helplessness that can feel intolerable. Once a diagnosis is made, you can take action. But what do you do while you’re waiting?

To end the week, our top posts will provide positive distractions on everything from addictions to teaching you how to cope with anxiety, and incorporating a childhood activity that could alleviate some of the pressure you’re experiencing currently. The key to coping with the unknown is to focus your energy on controlling what you can, and you can do this by being fully present in the moment right now.

Do drug addicts scare you?
(Addiction Matters) – What do you really think of people battling addictions? This post and the discussion following will surprise you.

Mental Health: 5 Things Alcohol Addiction Makes You Blind To
(Caregivers, Family & Friends) – Alcohol addiction may not be what you think it is. This could be the thing that wakes you up to its detrimental affects on you and your family.

The Art of Letting Go: The Shame You Carry
(The Mixing Bowl) – You carry a shameful secret. But the one doorway to freedom lies in your ability to expose it to the light. If you’re ready to finally release it, read this.

3 Triggers for Anxious Behavior (And How to Beat Them)
(Knotted) – You desire connection and intimacy. But you inevitably sabotage every relationship. According to this, you could be one of the 20% who is anxious attached.

I Officially Resign from Adulthood
(Mindfulness & Psychotherapy) – If life has gotten too serious recently, you may need to revert to this childhood activity. Incorporate this into your life and you’ll simultaneously invite more resilience and happiness.



from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/04/29/best-of-our-blogs-april-29-2016/

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