We tend to characterize suicidal thoughts in two ways. Active and passive. Active suicidal thinking is when you think through a plan. You may not actually make the plan, but you’re thinking about options in your head. But of course you can start to execute the plan. Self-harm can also be mistaken for suicidality. Sometimes […]
How to question your doctors diagnosis
It’s no secret that people get information from the Internet. So you don’t need to tiptoe around this issue. But of course, you don’t want to say I think you got the diagnosis wrong. No one wants to start a conversation feeling criticized. The issue with your doctor or therapist is not that you read […]
How Some Medications And Alcohol Hurt Your Sleep
Unfortunately, there are many medications that can interfere with your ability to sleep. It may be that your insomnia is nothing more than an unwanted side effect from a medication that you’re taking to help you with a separate problem. But because there are so many factors that affect sleep, it’s important to rule […]
Manage Your Stressed Out Kids Busy Schedules
It’s very easy to allow your children to overload their schedules with many activities. After all, you want them to get the most exposure possible. But too many activities and too little downtime can lead to irritability, distraction and other signs of stress. This is the time for your children’s first lesson in setting limits […]
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
A new year brings new possibilities, new choices and new hope for the future. That’s why we tend to think about lifestyle changes in the New Year. Here are some tips to help you actually keep the resolutions you make this year… Be Realistic. Sure, you may want to lose 25 pounds in a week, […]
How to Use Light Therapy
A light box can be useful for more than seasonal affective disorder. It has been recommended for use as an add-on treatment for depression. It can also help shift your body clock. This video shows you how to use a light box.
There are many commercial brands available, the one in the video is a Phillips Golyte. Another popular brand is litebook.com They have very helpful educational information on light therapy.