New research suggests it may be an alternative option to help with anxiety. But is it safe? Kava (or Kava Kava) is a plant that comes from the Western Pacific and has been traditionally used for it’s sedative effect. Research undertaken by The University of Melbourne suggests that Kava may offer a “potential alternative for [...]
BGT Philip Green shows how to handle anxiety
Posted on May 12, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Textbook performance anxiety strategy Philip Green is a shining example of how to carry on with your life. Anxiety does not have to hold you back. Philip is a contestant on Britain’s Got Talent and is putting himself, and his talent out there, in true style. He is a perfect example of how to live [...]
Iron Man 3 – did Tony Stark have an anxiety attack?
Posted on May 11, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
It happens to superheroes as well as mere mortals! My world’s have collided :) I love Iron Man, work as a psychologist and have had anxiety myself – my head is about to explode! In a way I think it is kind of cool. You can still be a superhero, and have anxiety on the [...]
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Posted on May 11, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
This material is copyrighted and represents original research of Dr Elaine Ryan Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Are they one and the same condition? A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis Abstract This article takes a Foucauldian Discourse Analytical approach to the analysis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It provides an historical account of the condition where [...]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Identity
Posted on May 11, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
This material is copyrighted and represented research undertaken by Dr Elaine Ryan Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains a poorly understood condition, which lacks an uncontested diagnosis. Current literature is engaged in debate as to whether the origins of this condition are of an organic or psychosomatic basis. This literature review is not intended to [...]
Fearful memories – sleep and anxiety
Posted on April 28, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Sleep disturbances appear to predict to development of anxiety disorders In a recent study by Boston University School of Medicine, they found that sleep disturbance, particular disturbances relating to REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep may predict the development of anxiety disorders. An important factor appears to be having the ability to let go [...]
e learning for kids – Music and Maths in a Book
Posted on April 6, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Help your kids learn music and maths? And make it like a game? Seems a tall order, but when you make it fun, children start to learn instinctively, through play. E books have come of age and can help your child to develop skills in a way that is play for them. You can even [...]
Xanax
Posted on April 2, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
What is Xanax? Xanax falls under the umbrella of benzodiazepine. It is used for the treatment of anxiety disorder, panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. It is prescribed to help people with anxiety treat their symptoms as it acts on the central nervous system. You can read more about your nervous system and it’s [...]
Google’s April Fools International Space Station
Posted on April 1, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
41 visitors on your site from The International Space Station? Did your heart pound and cause you to get wildly excited? It’s Google having a laugh. It is an April Fool. For a few brief minutes, all the years of blood, sweat and tears, blogging, looked like they had finally paid off, when I saw [...]
Does anxiety run in families?
Posted on March 16, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
When I work with people with anxiety, people often say that one or both or their parents where anxious, or their brothers or sisters are anxious. It makes sense then, to the person, that maybe anxiety is just in their family – it is in the genes. My concern with this, is that, if the [...]
