Tag: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Anxiety is a feeling of fear of loss or hurt and "uneasy anticipation," often when the threat cannot be judged correctly. Is it any wonder...

As winter approaches you may feel more sluggish than usual. You may want to snuggle up in your warm, cozy bed the entire day...

Practicing mindful can calm the mind and relieve stress both which can improve sleep. Magnesium in the body relaxes the body; therefore, maintaining this mineral in the system is important. Trying cognitive behavioral therapy – approved treatment for insomnia, reducing the daily caffeine intake, keeping a sleep diary, using essential oils, and sleeping on a comfortable mattress can help you overcome sleepless nights.

Anxiety is characterized by cold sweats, feelings of unease and nervousness. Preventing anxiety can help you deal with stress in better ways. Meditation in the morning is known to ease psychological stress. Yoga is known to reduce anxiety and stress. Deep breathing throughout the day can relieve stress, which would otherwise build up. Cognitive behavioral therapy is also known to help anxiety disorders though the behavioral perspective.

Are you overwhelmed by intense feelings of hopelessness and despair? If so, it’s time for you to seek medical help, especially if these feelings are persistent and preventing you from leading a normal, active life. Your doctor may recommend a form of psychotherapy known as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which can help you recognize and positively change negative thoughts and behavioral patterns. When compared to other standard treatments for depression, CBT has been proven to reduce the overall risk of relapse.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a scientifically backed method to treat anxiety disorders that afflict about 18 percent of the US population. With short, productive sessions, CBT aims to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings, thoughts, emotions, and actions. You can even try supplementing it with yoga, tai chi, aromatherapy, and/or ayurveda.

Social phobia or social anxiety disorder (SAD) is extreme shyness and anxiety in situations that demand social interactions. An individual with SAD has low self-esteem, is self-critical, and may experience panic attacks or physical symptoms like sweating, trembling, blushing due to the fear of a social situation. A viable treatment option could be cognitive behavioral therapy.

If you're suffering from insomnia and fail to get a good night's sleep, cognitive behavioral therapy may help. This form of talk therapy examines your thoughts and behaviors, recognizes the unhelpful ones, and tries to change them. It uses techniques like sleep hygiene, relaxation training, stimulus control, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction, and biofeedback.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy (talking therapy) which helps you manage your problems by troubleshooting the way you think and behave. This...

As compared to regular baby blues, Postnatal Depression (PND) is more intense, lasts longer and can be dangerous for both mother and child. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps the mother reassess depression cues and replace negative beliefs with positive ones. Adding omega 3 fatty acids to the diet can help. Family and friends need to be supportive.

Set realistic goals and don't stress if you don't achieve them. Stress contributes to weight gain. Observe on what triggers food cravings and try to reduce the number of triggers. Stay positive through your weight loss regime and get feedback on how you're doing to stay motivated. Give yourself non-food rewards, like maybe a day off from work.