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Panic Attacks - Don't Lock Yourself Away For 20 Years, Get Some Help For Your Panic Attack Symptoms

2010-02-10T06:25:00.000-06:00

The title seems a little outrageous doesn't it? Well for some people it is not. I was just reading an article on BBC about a woman who was locked away on her own initiative and just left the house the first time in 18 years. Her first panic attack happened at a local library. When her father died they had to bring his coffin into her house because she was too afraid to go outside. She was even married in the front room of her own house. She actually found relief, or the beginnings of it, on the Internet. I'll put a link to the news piece later on in this article. If pessimistic thoughts are making you anxious or you're seriously considering medications or your mind jumps to conclusions that are quite false, it's time you got some help.

Many times stress leads to pessimistic thinking. This alone, can lead to extremely anxious conditions and could be considered one of the mental panic attack symptoms. If those anxious feelings are not dealt with one can end up having recurring panic attacks. Anxiety attacks tend to feed on themselves. Once you have one it generally leads to another and a vicious cycle is set up. Obviously, if things get to this level one needs to start looking for some additional help.

If you have already sought help and are on medications or are seriously considering them as a panic attack treatment you should read about SSRI side effects. You would be well advised to look up any medication on the Internet for side effects and symptoms to watch out for when taking them. What is interesting is that one of the first side effects listed with many SSRI type drugs is anxiety. The following is a list of the common side effects from one of the popular drugs used for anxiety:

Anxiety; blurred vision; constipation; decreased sexual desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; gas; increased sweating; increased urination; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; numbness or tingling of the skin; stomach upset; trouble concentrating; trouble sleeping; weakness; yawning.

Now that is a list for common side effects. Lots of medicines cause side effects and some people don't have any. But you need to be aware of what is possible. Now for severe side effects it can get really scary. You should check out any drug on Drugs.com. Maybe you're not at the stage where you are considering using medications. You should also be aware of some of the other mental symptoms.

When in the midst of an attack your mind can start to play tricks on you. You need to realize that whatever you're thinking during a panic attack is being affected by the anxiety. Your mind can end up jumping to conclusions that have no basis in reality. These ideas feel very real and threatening when in the midst of a episode. You need to realize that these are false conclusions and you need not believe what your mind is telling you at that time.

Overcome Anxiety Attacks Naturally

2010-02-05T05:54:00.001-06:00

Anxiety affects a large number of people on this planet. We all tend to get anxiety every now and then. Anxiety can be brought on from a number of things we have to do each day. Some people though just have a anxiety problem period and get anxious over a whole lot of stuff. This is no way to live, to be afraid of so many things.

One way to deal with anxiety is to just relax when you feel a attack coming on. You know the things that brings on anxiety so when you feel it coming on you need to just relax. What is a problem for you may not be a problem for someone else so you know what things brings up a anxiety attack in you.

Things like clearing your mind of what causes you to be anxious can really help. This thing that causes you to be anxious is not going to cause harm to you. The worry and the anxiety will cause harm to you. I know that if you sit there and dwell on it and worry about it then you can actually get sick.

I have done this before where I sat there and worried about something that was not going to harm me at all to the point where I actually got sick and threw up. Your mind is a powerful thing and being all worried can cause you to actually get sick. I learned a lesson that day.

Sometimes it is hard to not dwell on the problem but if there is no reason to be afraid of it then why be afraid of it? I have in the past got sick over my fear of roller coasters. I knew I was going to a park where this ride would be and that I would want to ride it but I was scared to death. I watched the videos on YouTube of it and just watching them made we sweat and dwelling on it made my stomach upset.

What I am just trying to get across here is one of the best ways to deal with your anxiety no matter what it is or why you get it is to just not dwell on it. Start thinking of something else and you will feel a lot better. You also need to face it.

This problem that causes your anxiety needs to be dealt with. Once you have dealt with this anxiety problem you can then live your life without having to deal with it all the time. That sounds pretty good doesn't it? You can be this way if you just take the steps to getting over your problem. I can't tell you all the methods to getting over your anxiety in this article alone but I hope it has helped you!

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5 Simple Ways to Overcome Panic Attacks

2010-02-03T06:11:00.000-06:00

If you are someone that has suffered from anxiety problems, then you might think that there are no options to overcome panic attacks. This is not the case and, in fact, there are many different ways that you control your panic issues and move forward with your life. Obviously, if you are having regular attacks then you should seek professional guidance. In addition, there are other options that you can consider to assist with your recovery and treatment. Here are five simple ideas that might help you to overcome panic attacks:

Avoid Stimulants - these are something that you really want to eliminate from you life as much as possible. It will mean reducing or totally avoiding things like alcohol, drugs, and coffee. Some people might think that taking these things will help to reduce your symptoms but they will actually have the opposite effect. It might be difficult to avoid these stimulants, as you might even be addicted to them in some way, but the effort will be worthwhile in the end.

Stay Relaxed - this is obviously common sense but not always so easy to put into practice. Panic attacks are an explosion of extreme fear and can leave you feeling extremely anxious. After suffering an attack, it is very likely that you will begin to fear another one coming again. This can lead to a horrible cycle of anxiety that is difficult to break. The tension will continue to build in anticipation of a further episode and this could then lead to the next attack. If you can practice some relaxation methods then you might be able to regain control of your mind and body so that you break free of the panic cycle. Some options you can try include meditation and yoga. You can also try to learn different breathing techniques that might help you to control your breathing rhythm and allow potential feelings of panic to subside.

Get Better Sleep - this can be important as it is how your body can rejuvenate itself. It is not just about getting more sleep, it is also important that your sleep is good quality and not constantly interrupted. Your mind and body both need regular rest and relaxation and sleep is the best way to achieve that. So do what you can to get a decent night of sleep by establishing good routines and trying to clear your mind before getting into bed.

Exercise - even a little bit of exercise can make an amazing difference to your health and attitude. Exercise, especially the aerobic kind, releases endorphins that give you a sense of well-being. It also releases serotonin which is a neurochemical that is often found lacking in people that suffer panic attacks.

Stay Positive - this is not always easy to achieve. People that have panic attack issues can have good imaginations but this becomes a negative force during an attack. Your imagination tends to magnify and concentrate totally on negative thoughts. Try to change the way your mind approaches different situations. You might be able to turn around negative thoughts and visions by simply telling yourself to be more positive. Practice thinking differently about various situations that might give you more relaxed feelings. This might mean using some imagery in your mind like lying on a beach or resting along a river bank. Eventually you will be able have your mind trained to turn thoughts in a more positive direction and this will greatly assist you to overcome panic attacks.

While the above ideas will not be a quick or total solution, it should hopefully give you some options that you can try without too much effort and with no expense. It won't be an easy path to overcome panic attacks but, with a bit of effort and perseverance, you will eventually be able to achieve it.

Three Tips to Help Baseball Players Overcome Anxiety and Fear During Competition

2010-02-02T08:16:00.000-06:00

Athletes become nervous during competition, it's a natural pat of the learning curve. The best performers learn how to relax and deal with their anxiety. What are some of the common fears players deal with during competition? The fear of losing, the fear of letting the team down, the fear of disappointing a coach or dad/mom are just a few common examples. Mixed in with this is the fear of the unknown, such as a pitcher that throws hard or the fear of injury.

My oldest son played eight years of professional baseball in the minor leagues. He was a 6'5 left -handed pitcher and growing up he had good arm strength. But he also was tall, awkward, and lacked good body control at a young age. This lack of body control caused him to struggle with controlling his pitches. Due to his wildness in youth leagues some kids were afraid to bat off him, but at the same time he was afraid of hitting a batter or even causing injury to one of his peers. One opposing coach asked him politely to not "throw so hard", but that only caused him more fear. Until he began to trust his mechanics and develop some confidence, those fears kept him from reaching his potential. Fortunately for him, he matured in his early days of high school and was able to experience success.

How can young players overcome their fear and anxieties? Here are three tips that can help.

Self Talk - Players can use self talk to help regain concentration and change their focus from fears to the goal at the time. For example, simple phrases like "I want the ball" or "this batter is mine" can be repeated to themselves (when no one is listening) and will help the player focus on the task at hand and drive out negative thoughts. It's amazing how well this works.

Mental Imagery - Players need to have a good image of themselves accomplishing the task at hand. This can be accomplished off the field using several techniques. First, by watching video of themselves to develop a mental image of what they look like during the activity. Second, watch video of others that are doing it right and try to emulate them. Third, playing mental images of themselves completing the task successfully, such as hitting the game winning home run (or hit) or striking out the side to win the game. This can be done by the player when laying in bed at night and playing a mental movie screen on the ceiling above the bed. In the imaginary movie the player is always successful. Also, a good imagery technique is for the coach to show short video clips of championship games where the game winning hit is celebrated or the players rush the field after winning the championship.

Hustle and Encouragement - When players loose their confidence they stop hustling and lose energy. This lack of energy (or negative energy) is contagious with other team members Players must practice hustling at all times and encouraging others, even when things are not going well for themselves. Amazingly, this positive energy will translate into confidence and results.

Self Help For Panic Attacks - Cure Your Attacks at Your Own Home

2010-02-01T09:10:00.000-06:00

Whether you are currently suffering from panic attacks or you just want to help a loved one get over their panic attacks, it is a good thing you are here reading this article today. By the time you are finished reading you will have learned three incredible tips that can be used to help a person cure their attacks.

1-Face the actual cause of the attacks

One of the first things you need to do when you are trying to get rid of your panic attacks is to actually face the cause of the attack. There can be many ways to go about this, but the best way to do it is to actually go to whatever caused the attack in the first place and face it head on. For example, if you got hit by a car on some road and will not go back to that road again, face your fears head on by going back to the road.

2-Make sure you are taking slow breaths

When a person is going to face their fears head on, they will typically be scared and a panic attack will begin to happen. If it does, then it is important you realize you will need to control your breathing. For about fifteen to twenty minutes make sure you are taking long, controlled breaths. This will lower your heart rate and your blood pressure which will cause the attack to stop

3-Don't underestimate the power of the brain

Every panic attack you have ever had started from your very own brain. This may sound like bad news to some of you, but in reality this is great news! The reason this is great news is because you are in control of your own brain. If you wake up each morning knowing that you are going to get an attack then you probably will. But if you wake up telling yourself you will be perfectly fine today, then you probably will not get an attack

How to Overcome Depression and Anger

2010-01-29T08:43:00.000-06:00

Only wisdom can help you if you are depressed and angry because you have lost the most important person of your life. Wisdom explains the meaning of life and death, and gives you many answers to questions you didn't even think of asking. Only wisdom can slap you in the face when you complain, and show you how much you have yet to do and learn.

If you believe you did not deserve so much suffering, you better examine your own psyche because you will certainly discover the reason for your pain in the mistakes you would have made according to your character if you were not prevented to, due to the misfortune in your life. Perhaps this loss was a protection because you could have lost more.

Why you?

Other people are not in so much despair! Everyone lives and laughs...

You want to disappear...

Because, my dear, some people are superficial, other people are artificial and only a few people in our world are genuine. You are an exception: you are alive, you understand, you care, you are not indifferent to what happens in your life, you think and you can feel. You are for real!

Thus, for you life is difficult. You had to lose.

However, you are now wiser only because you know how insignificant you are and how empty life can be. You are not naïve...

Time will pass, other situations and notions will complete your journey and only then will you understand why things had to be so hard for you now that you have begun your journey. Things change a lot, but the human being survives and moves on. There is a future that is completely different from the past, which is waiting for you when you heal your wounds.

Pay attention to your dreams and take notes. The wise and saintly unconscious that produces them is in fact a doctor and a teacher. By translating these strange dream images into words that your conscience can understand, you will be able to develop all your capacities and become more intelligent or even a genius with continual dream interpretation.

Most people care for their dreams only when they are depressed or when they have serious problems, in the same way that they go to the doctor only when they are very sick. But dream interpretation is not only free and safe psychotherapy for you, it is also a treasure you must explore! You can learn whatever you desire and solve all your problems with the guidance of the unconscious.

When you start analyzing your entire life since birth in your dreams, you will forget that you were depressed and angry before. This is a new world, your internal world, which is the most important one for you. Not only will you have the answers for all your questions but also for those you didn't even think of asking.

Through dream interpretation, you will discover the wisdom that will reveal exactly why we pass through pain and what to do in order to live free of suffering and discover true and eternal happiness.

Surprisingly Simple Ways to Overcome Anxiety

2010-01-26T09:25:00.000-06:00

Really think about this for a moment..without stressing about it of course! Believe it or not you can overcome an anxiety attack if you know what to do. If you are suffering from panic attacks then I'm sure you are looking for the magic answer or pill to make it go away. I can't (and won't) recommend a pharmaceutical answer but there are a few tips and tricks that you can use that can help anybody that suffers from anxiety attacks -even severe attacks.

We live in a very fast paced and stressful world right now.

In today's current economy if you are working you are probably having to work a lot harder just to keep your job. Your boss is demanding more from you and if you don't produce there are plenty of people to take your place.

If you are not working, every day you are dealing with the stress of trying to provide for yourself and your family not knowing what the next day is going to bring.

Working or not, you are running around in overdrive and pushing yourself each and every day. Eventually, all of this stimulation will lead to anxiety, worrying about not getting everything done at work or worrying about what your future will bring. Add in various lifestyle factors like diet and you will continue to make your anxiety worse until you are forced to deal with the problem.

Often its not necessarily one thing that is causing your anxiety attacks but there a number of things you can do every day that can take that anxiety away.

The two most important things for you to focus on is exercise and relaxation. The body is built for activity and if the most activity you do is go from car to your chair at work or at home then your body has no outlet to get rid of all the stress you have accumulated during the day. Any kind of activity no matter what can help your body shed some of the stress you have accumulated. Your body also needs rest so helping your body distinguish between the two will make coping with anxiety easier.

You also need to watch what you eat. Eating too much junk food or caffeine can make it harder for your body to function properly. A lot of anxiety attacks start when people are struggling to fall asleep at night and their mind starts racing. You can increase the quality of your sleep by taking a relaxing shower before bed, using some relaxation techniques, or you can do what I do, read until a get sleepy. Just be careful what you read!

I know that it seems a simple answer such as exercise and diet seem simplistic but the bottom line is those are the two things that you can change today but you have to take the first step. Depending on what shape you are in, you may find a short walk around the block may make you feel better. If something like fresh air and a little movement can help, imagine what a little more effort can do.

3 Natural Ways to Overcome Stress

2010-01-25T07:45:00.001-06:00

Have you ever experienced that extreme tiredness envelope you after a week of hard work? This causes you to be irritable and impatient, and you sometimes feel depressed because it would seem that nobody is taking notice of the fact that you really feel bad. During this time, you also noticed that no matter how tired your body and mind are, sleep seems to evade you. If you are having these kinds of symptoms, then you might actually be undergoing stress.

There are some ways on how to overcome these kinds of stress, but the easiest and safest method would be doing it the natural way. The best thing about handling stress naturally is that you allow your mind to relax, and your body to fully reinvigorate itself.

One of the most stress-relieving activities that you can indulge in is by watching a movie. This allows your mind to focus on a different subject matter, while discarding all the negative thoughts that filled it all throughout the week. You may want to rent some DVDs of your favorite movies, then, with a bucket of popcorn on your lap, you can once again have the opportunity to enjoy those movies you love. Try to watch the kinds of movies which are action packed or maybe those movies which would uplift your emotions. This would really help in taking the stress away real quick.

Another activity which may be able to relieve your stress is by listening to music. Some music is composed to give you the feeling of standing by a brook, with the gentle splashing of waters washing over your senses. There are also other types of music which make you feel alive and jumping all over the place. Some people find that listening to fast or rock music relaxes them while others prefer listening to classical and instrumental tunes. As long as it will help you relax, whatever type of music will do.

Strolling leisurely in a park would also help relieve the stress that you feel. Try to meander along the different paths of the park as you let the beauty of nature soak your entire being. Try to breathe in the fresh air and just let your eyes wander over to the open space where a lot of people are engaging in several fun activities, or to places where you may see a lot of butterflies settling from one flower to the next.

Following these simple, yet effective, natural ways to overcome stress would ensure that at the end of the day, you will again feel ready for another week of hard work.

Natural Tactics to Overcome Depression Without Medication

2010-01-22T05:24:00.000-06:00

There are natural ways to overcome depression without medication that involve a holistic mind and body approach using several different strategies to address the symptoms. The best course of action for your particular situation will depend on the nature of your symptoms. Low level depression can often be self managed effectively, while more severe depression may benefit from professional help.

To heal depression naturally it's important to remember that mood disorders have both a physical and psychological basis. Each case is highly individual, and it may not be obvious if one aspect plays a stronger role than the other. A thorough physical checkup may be helpful to provide some feedback in establishing a personalized course of action.

A general list of some areas to look at include:

unresolved emotional issues

stress reduction

diet and digestive health

Because trauma is a natural part of being human, unresolved emotional issues are often involved in depression. It's common that skills for dealing with and resolving traumatic events are not fully developed while growing up, so sometimes we are unconsciously still carrying around the energy of unresolved emotions from earlier in life.

This situation affects all of us to varying degrees. Some researchers believe unresolved emotional issues are the root cause of most illness and disease. If you suspect that you may have unresolved trauma involving child and/or sexual abuse, the safest route would be some form of professional therapy. For less severe issues there are many self help options available to learn more effective management of emotions.

Stress management skills are an absolute necessity in today's fast paced and quickly changing world, and even more so if you're consistently experiencing some level of depression or anxiety.

Biofeedback, meditation and focused relaxation training can help you release stress before it builds up to harmful levels. Regular exercise is an easy and effective way to reduce your stress levels, and is especially helpful if your daily life tends to be sedentary.

Current research is revealing the important role diet and digestion play in the emotions we experience. The stomach and intestines have a very sensitive nervous system network called the enteric nervous system. Stress negatively affects this system which can result in indigestion, acid reflux or ulcers. Paying some attention to diet can be a good way to help heal depression naturally.

Highly processed foods can cause an allergic irritation in the digestive system because of the high levels of artificial additives it contains. Some improvement in depression symptoms may be noticed from simply switching from processed food to organic, natural food. Also finding and eliminating food allergens from the diet is important.

Supplements and Herbal Remedies for Depression and Anxiety

Nutritional supplements and herbal remedies are another approach that can help ease depression. Passionflower and St. John's wort are two of the most popular herbs used for these issues, and can be very helpful if your symptoms include insomnia.

Some other supplements for depression include:

A high quality multi-vitamin supplement

Omega three fatty acids i.e. fish, flax or borage oil

Amino acids

5-HTP

SAMe

A natural, holistic way to overcome depression without medication involves a strategy that considers unresolved emotional issues, stress reduction and diet adjustments. For an assessment of your condition as well as guidance on a personalized course of action, a naturopathic doctor or other natural health care provider can help.

How to Handle Panic Attacks - Easy Ways to Overcome Your Fears Once and For All

2010-01-16T08:04:00.000-06:00

There are a lot of options when you want to know how to handle panic attacks. The first thing would be to remove the pessimism out from your system as you replace it with positivity about things. When you are positive about things, you are actually revitalizing your mind and your body. Remember that stress is the number one precursor and aggravating factor of panic attacks. And when you are thinking about negative thoughts, you are actually giving yourself stress more than you can chew.

Stress reduction techniques and relaxation methods are useful especially when you are already under a lot of stress from work and from home. What are some of the methods use to calm your self?

• Breathing methods: Learn to breathe in your nose then exhale on your mouth. This will greatly help you in handling the attacks.

• Relaxation of the mind: You can do this by slowly bringing yourself into the realm of imagination then back at reality again. You can do this exercise for as often as you like.

• Make a once in a while getaway to be one with the environment: This will greatly reduce your stress because we all know how relaxing the environment can be. When you are surrounded with green trees, you are actually taking in a lot of oxygen, which will improve blood oxygenation and revitalizes your mind.

• Maintain relaxation by avoiding alcoholic beverages, caffeinated drinks and cigarettes.

• Regular exercise

Find out what causes the attacks. Utilize a journal where you can take down specific notes and feelings about the details of the attack. When did it occur? Where did it occur? What was the precipitating event that made you have that attack? Who was with you? Did you handle it? If you know exactly the details of one particular attack and the same with the other ones, it would be easy for you to point out the interplay of factors revolving around an attack.

Be aware of the facts that having anxiety is normal as long as you are alive. You have to realize that all people panic. You only have an exaggerated response. This means that your response has been heightened to the point of unreality with regards to the cause of the fear. You must realize that there are no realistic bases to your anxiety because you are not in any danger.

Do not forget to seek help. This does not mean that you are helpless on your own. You just need someone who can reinforce the reality so that you will believe that it is not necessary for you to be anxious and fearful. This is especially important if you have underlying medical problems that need to be treated first.

Panic Attack Relief Comes in Many Forms, So Find What's Effective and Sustainable

2010-01-13T06:46:00.000-06:00

Disorders like panic attack and other anxiety disorders are often seen as being either hereditary or originating from stress factors which become unbearable for victims, resulting into panic attacks. Whatever the origin, it causes severe disturbances in ones' life. Sufferers often remain bothered and depressed and make their mind up that all is hopeless and they will never cure this disorder nor get any kind of panic attack relief in the foreseeable future.

However, this does not have to be the case. There are effective treatments available from which you can choose and try to see what works best. Therapies using a combination of cognitive-behaviors and medications are often effective. Before staring any therapeutic program consult with your doctor and discuss whether the treatment is viable, or if prescription medication is in order.

A further recommendation is to fully develop your general knowledge about anxiety and panic disorders, causes and cures. Many times you can manage the causes at your own discretion. It also helps to manage your thought processes as you undertake a curative plan.

Thirdly, you must learn to adapt to scenarios and circumstances in which you are involved but cannot control and change. For instance, one can't rectify or modify what has already occurred, so instead, try to forget what has happened in the past and look forward to a calmer, more serene future. Take lessons from your errors and don't repeat them. This simple trick can offer relief as you go about your daily tasks.

Fourth, divert your mind in such topic or incidence and situate yourself in peaceful and quiet mode when you find situation where you feel you are going to have a panic attack. Until now, the issue was whenever you feel panic you get tense making the situation worse. Stop repeating these mistake. To remain peaceful or disturb your mind during this disorder is up to your own mental where with all.

Make time for panic attack relief breathing exercises, medication, and yoga help to stable and concentrate your mind. Moreover you can also recap good experiences during this time. You should take respiration seriously thereby reducing your stress and mental fatigue.

And just as important is developing positive thinking, telling yourself that you will not allow this disorder to negatively affect your life.. You can also try meditation. You can find some programs that teach meditation or you can just try sitting calmly several times each day and focus your thoughts on pleasant activities.

Can You Have Panic Attacks Whilst Sleeping?

2010-01-12T07:33:00.000-06:00

For many people who suffer from panic attacks, the occurrence of the episodes usually transpires in the day. However it is also not uncommon to be a victim of a panic attack whilst sleeping. Like their day counterpart, sleep panic attacks are also the result of excessive worrying and anxiety. Unlike daytime attacks though sleep panic attacks provide further damage to a person's health. This is because they prevent the body and mind to relax by breaking a person's sleep patterns. Hence, seeking treatment for sleep related panic disorders should be considered imperative to maintaining your health.

Before you start your treatment though, it is important to establish the exact nature of your problem because there is a possibility that your nocturnal episodes are actually not a case of sleep panic attacks. Sleep apnea, a health condition occurs when not enough air goes into the lungs during sleep, produces symptoms similar to those experienced by a person suffering from sleep panic attacks. Most often, you are suddenly woken for no apparent reason, your heart pounding/racing and find yourself gasping for breath and no you have not been woken from a nightmare...this is what sleep panic attacks are like.

Once it is established that your nocturnal episodes are actually cases of panic attacks, you will then need to make certain changes to your lifestyle. Although these changes might seem miniscule to some, their implications are significant. For starters you will need to avoid things which cause or increase your anxiety and stress, particularly in the few hours before going to sleep. This would mean a complete avoidance of alcohol, nicotine and caffeine, especially during the latter half of the day. Similarly, you would also need to skip any rigorous exercise in the evenings and instead relax as much as possible. For this purpose, it is recommended that you have a cup of herbal tea before hitting the sack every night. Alternatively, you could have sexual intercourse before going to sleep as the endorphins produced during sex act as natural relaxers for both the body and the mind.

Lifestyle alternations, although very helpful in fighting back against sleep panic attacks, are usually not able to completely solve the problem on their own. Hence, medications, therapy, or a combination of the two needs to be taken to effectively and comprehensively tackle the problem. Remember though that medications alone aren't the most ideal solution since unlike therapy, medications do not target the root causes of the issue and instead just offer short term comfort. Moreover, various studies show that panic attack medications can be unstable in high doses. This is due to the highly addictive nature of these drugs as well as the long list of possible side effects that these drugs can bring about.

Hence, behavioral therapy will be a wiser choice (as propagated by numerous research studies and medical professionals). Behavioral therapy usually takes the form of either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Exposure Therapy depending on the exact nature and causes of the sleep panic attacks. Remember to remain steadfast and committed to your therapy plan. Although therapy can take several weeks and numerous sessions the results are generally well worth the wait. If statistics are anything to go by, behavioral therapy seems to be the best option for people suffering from panic related conditions since data on panic attacks clearly shows very high success rates for both therapy forms.

Therefore, be patient and look to your loved ones for support. It is best to have them on board from the start; as such it would be a great idea to tell your friends and family about what you're going through. If ever the going gets tough, the support and care extended by your loved ones will be the important addition you get immense benefit from and will increase your chances of successfully beating this devastating problem.

The Anxiety Disorder Child - When Should You Be Concerned?

2010-01-07T03:38:00.000-06:00

Children Get Panic Attacks Too: How to Help an Anxiety Disorder Child

It is a common misconception that stress, anxiety and panic attacks only happen to adults, when things like work, family security and monthly bills give them reason to be tense and to worry. Kids, though, also have ample reason to be stressed. Exams, puberty, as well as the yearning to be liked and to be accepted in school can all contribute to a child's anxiety and tension. Most of the time, like the rest of the adult world, children can cope with different stressful situations and rarely do these instances develop into full-blown panic attacks. But there are times though, when we do encounter an anxiety disorder child and the attacks he experiences may even be more damaging than those experienced by adults.

The years before children and adolescents reach their teen years can be a very challenging period. Besides the different physical changes they are undergoing, children are just beginning to learn about the real world and are also wrestling with different new emotions such as jealousy, love and the need to be accepted by their peers. Often, kids are able to handle these emotions well and grow up into confident, successful adults. Sometimes, though, since children still don't have enough experience to properly deal with different stressors, anxiety disorders can develop and they can turn into an anxiety disorder child. If not treated right away the child may grow up bearing more serious disorders and phobias (fears).

An anxiety disorder child also exhibits the same symptoms as adults who experience anxiety attacks. He may have palpitations, feel flushed, have cold sweats and hyperventilate. His attacks may prevent him from enjoying the company of his friends, can interrupt his schoolwork and even make him moody and unpredictable. Early detection of an anxiety disorder child is the best way to help him fight anxiety attacks and prevent them from becoming more frequent or more serious. The following are some signs you can refer to, to see if your kid is developing an anxiety disorder.

• Separation anxiety. Most kids are scared of going to school for the first time and being separated from their parents, but these fears soon vanish when they meet other children and become comfortable in the school setting. Some children, though, still remain clingy and won't allow their parents to leave them in school by crying or by throwing a tantrum. This behavior, called separation anxiety, also occurs whenever the parents leave the child at home or any other place. Crying, tantrums, yelling and screaming are some ways by which a child tries to make his parents stay. A lot of events may cause separation anxiety such as a divorce, changes in routine or the fear of being alone.

• Social phobia. An anxiety disorder child with social phobia is extremely shy to a point that even speaking in front of the class causes him great distress. Sometimes, children with social phobia beg parents to let them stay at home just so they miss school presentations and other events that require them to be in front of a group of people. The symptoms of a panic attack often set in when the child with social phobia is with a group of people or if he is at the center of attention: he starts to shake, his heart races and he feels nauseous or dizzy.

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Because children have a different perspective of the world, they often do not realize that they worry excessively about simple things. An anxiety disorder child with GAD might stay up all night stressing over a first date or he may fret too much over an exam that is still a month away.

• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Certain unfortunate events may set a harmful cycle for children. An ugly divorce, for example, may cause kids to avoid and be scared of certain places that they used to go to as a family. A traumatic car accident may cause children to be extremely fearful of riding any kind of vehicle. Still others who were abused as children may experience recurring nightmares and might be unresponsive to and fearful of adults.

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This is a common disorder in both children and adults characterized by recurrent fears or thoughts that in turn, cause them to do a particular behavior pattern or action repeatedly. An anxiety disorder child who is fearful of germs, bacteria and of getting sick, for instance, may insist on washing his hands every hour. Children with OCD develop certain rituals, believing that these rituals can keep something bad from happening.

Just because children face seemingly less stressful situations than adults, doesn't mean that they don't have panic attacks. Anxiety and stress can cause as much harm in a child as in an adult. But with enough love, care, respect and proper treatment, even an anxiety disorder child can grow up to be a happy, well-adjusted adult.

Panic Attacks - Breathing and Meditation Techniques to Overcome Panic Attacks!

2010-01-06T07:51:00.001-06:00

Breathing is an important part of coping with and relieving anxiousness and stress. When you are anxious, you tend to breathe from your chest, a method called thoracic breathing.

The rapid, shallow breaths tend to create a sensation of hyperventilating and tightening of the chest which in turn tends to cause anxiety and panic. Most people that are anxious are unaware they are breathing so shallowly. Sometimes, simply focusing on the breath and engaging in abdominal or belly breathing can restore a feeling of calm and reduce your anxiousness.

Breathing is very important to both the psychological and physical comfort of our bodies. Yoga and meditation practitioners will be familiar with the importance of the breath and spend a great deal of time focusing on breathing in their practice. In fact if you are an anxiety sufferer of any kind, participating in yoga or meditation classes or programs can be a real assistance in coping.

By learning and practicing relaxation techniques, you will be able to reduce the level of your anxiety and panic attacks. You may even be able to defuse an attack in the making.

Our bodies automatically respond to the stress that we encounter throughout the day. In some cases the body prepares to run, in other cases it prepares to fight. When you are in extreme danger, this automatic reaction is helpful. However, if you are simply engaged in your normal daily activities and the fight or flight response is constantly being engaged, it can exact a heavy toll on your body.

Meditation is a good way to exert the opposite effect on your body. Meditating restores the body to a clam state, helps the body repairs itself and prevents new physical and emotional damage due to the effects of stress.

There are numerous benefits to meditation. As you meditate, both your heart rate and your breathing slow down, you blood pressure normalizes, oxygen is used more efficiently and you sweat less.

1. Meditating also causes your glands to produce less cortisol, your immune system will improve and you will have a greater sense of physical and emotional calm and well being. This feeling helps to combat the anxiousness, stress and worry that can invade your daily life.

2. Meditating is easier than you think but it does take practice and dedication. It begins with sitting in a relaxed position and clearing your mind of all thoughts. Silence and privacy are helpful at first but as you become experienced you will find yourself able to take a few minutes out anywhere, at your desk, in the theater, or on the ride home, to meditate.

3. Meditation is a great tool in your fight against anxiety because it is free, always available and very effective in short-term stress reduction and long-term health. You will be able to feel the benefits after just one session and the effects will compound as you continue to practice.

However, to be successful at meditation you will need to practice. Don't get distressed if you don't get it right away, you don´t feel comfortable with it or you don't think it's having an immediate impact. It is important that you stick with it and find the free time to engage in a little meditative practice each day. The time and effort it takes to learn and practice is well worth it in terms of the benefits it provides.

For many people, meditating on their own sounds difficult and intimidating and confusing. There are lots of ways to learn. Yoga is a great way to get your meditation practice down and a little sweat going.

Meditation and yoga don't have side effects except a more positive outlook and a healthier body. You don´t need special equipment, anyone can do it. All it takes is a little discipline, commitment and practice.

The Best Way in Overcoming Panic Attacks

2010-01-05T06:28:00.000-06:00

Living in constant fear is one of the worst kinds of anxiety to deal with. Many sufferers are unaware that there are solutions in overcoming panic. Fears of normal everyday activities may consume them to the point of never wanting to step outside their home. Some people experience these debilitating fears due to panic and anxiety from being under too much stress. Sometimes dealing with everyday life gets to be too much for some and during the peak of their fears, the last thing they usually think about is overcoming panic attacks.

Overcoming panic is exactly the way to combat the symptoms of a panic attack. Some people may experience chest pains so badly they end up at the emergency room thinking they are in cardiac arrest. Some people just feel dizziness and nausea. Different people experience panic in different ways. The thing that is the same about them all is that the fear associated with that panic is all too real.

So how to overcome panic attacks?

One way to learn how to get a grip when it comes to experiencing panic attack symptoms is to get to the root of the problem. Think about your anxiety and what turns it into fear and panic. Do you get fearful when driving or hen someone else is driving? Do you worry about the neighbor's big mean dog that has bitten you already o the way to check the mail? These kinds if things can turn into real life fear for some and constant worry over it can bring on anxiety attacks.

The person who is overcoming panic is going to need a helping hand when it comes to having someone to lean on and talk to. If you know someone is trying to deal with consuming fears you need to talk to them about counseling.

Sometimes medical conditions that are going unnoticed can cause the symptoms of panic attacks. Going to the doctor for a full physical is a great idea if you or someone you love is having trouble with overcoming panic disorder. You may get instant results with some diagnoses in ending your panic problem.

Anyone who is trying to overcome anxiety and the fears they hold close to their heart that causes that panic needs the support of a professional. A trained professional will be able to prescribe medication for panic and anxiety that may put end to the whole of panic symptoms once and for all. Just being able to talk to someone about your fears may help to end them as well.

The best thing to always try to remember when you feel the fear bringing on panic is that you are not alone. Millions of other people all over the world are experiencing what you are, who are also searching for anxiety remedies. You should certainly seek professional counseling if not but for this one reason. Finding others who know how you are feeling will make a great difference in your recovery.

Everyone is afraid of something. Sometimes it may be something as little as going to bed in the dark or something as big as always thinking you have cancer and are dying from it. However, the fear produced from both is the same in that you are coming to your ultimate end. Overcoming panic will cease these kinds of fears forever. You will learn a lot while you recuperate from experiencing panic on a daily basis. Maybe even enough to be able to help someone else out who is experiencing horrifying fears.

After suffering from severe anxiety and depression for years, Lee Preston decided that enough was enough. He had missed out on too many life experiences because of anxiety and depression. After much searching and testing Lee finally discovered a way of overcoming panic. Since his discovery and full recovery he has become a passionate individual dedicated to helping others breakthrough this life crippling issue.

Overcome Panic Attacks - How You Can Overcome Panic Attacks With This Plan

2009-12-31T06:57:00.000-06:00

Trying to overcome panic attacks can be a frustrating experience if you do not know how to do it. With almost 1 in 75 adults experiencing anxiety attacks, you are not alone. Whether you are in public, at work, or at a party, sometimes anxiety will go into overdrive, and everything will seem to spiral out of control, and a attack can set off.

I know, it is an horrible experience and anxiety attacks can severely interfere with your normal day. If they are not treated, it can become a huge and serious problem.

Here is a natural plan you can use right now to reduce the chances of a panic attack striking:

1. Diet

Cut out stimulants such as coffee, soda and nicotine that irritate the nervous system. Start to drink around 8 glasses of water per day, and 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day.

2. Exercise

Regular daily exercise for around 15 minutes. This can be as simple as taking a walk around your street. Performing regular exercise will remove all the stress hormones from your body and relax you.

3. Breathing

Oxygenate your body by doing breathing exercises 3 times a day. Take long, deep slow breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth. Do about 10 reps of these 3 times per day

4. Sleep

Getting the best quality sleep reduces the chance of anxiety attacks from occurring. Do what is best for you, but try to have a routine where you sleep and wake up at the same time.

Best Careers in 2010

2009-12-23T03:31:00.001-06:00

Do you ever wonder what careers are considered to be in demand this 2010?

Where’s the career market going in the next three years? In 2010, what business do you want to be in?

Assuming you’re looking to find a new career, there are two directions you might want to consider: computers and health care.

Why health care?

As baby boomers age, the health care system is facing greater demands, creating better career opportunities. Health care careers are varied, offering lots of options. Within this category, you’ll want to take a close look at fields that cater towards geriatrics.

A lot of careers in medical fields require a little more education than other positions. But it’s worth it when you look at the long-term benefits. There are also often possibilities for part-time employment, especially when considering in-home care and medical transcription.

Pharmacist: To become a pharmacist, you need a Pharm.D. degree which takes about four years of study after you finish college, officially. Unofficially, I have two friends that took their PCATS (the test which most pharmacy schools use to determine admissions) after their sophomore year of undergraduate study and did just fine. (There are positions, such as pharmacy technicians, which require less education.) Employment growth for pharmacist positions is expected to be higher than the average of all occupations past 2010.

Why computers?

Every few months, it seems like there is a brand new career path having to do with computers. Software engineering, website design, IT analysis, new media consultants – they are all lucrative career paths, and are all relatively new. In 2010, there will be jobs we are only dreaming of today.

The key to any computer-related profession is flexibility. You have to be able to cope with rapid changes, learn new technologies and often have a willingness to either travel or telecommute. Outsourcing is a major concern for people looking for technical support positions, etc. Flexibility can deal with these concerns: there is still a need for on-site technicians, and you can take the opportunity to travel to a new country to work there, if you choose. Computers also offer lots of opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Software engineer: Most companies want software engineers with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or practical experience. It’s also expected to be one of the fastest growing careers through 2014.

Just one last thing for you to think about: take a look at this list of the fastest growing occupations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Almost all of these careers are in computers or healthcare.

Computer software engineers, applications

Computer support specialists

Computer software engineers, systems software

Network and computer systems administrators

Network systems and data communications analysts

Desktop publishers

Database administrators

Personal and home care aides

Computer systems analysts

Medical assistants

Social and human service assistants

Physician assistants

Medical records and health information technicians

Computer and information systems managers

Home health aides

Physical therapist aides

Occupational therapist aides

Physical therapist assistants

Audiologists

Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors

Computer and information scientists, research

Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

Occupational therapist assistants

Veterinary technologists and technicians

Speech-language pathologists

Mental health and substance abuse social workers

Dental assistants

Dental hygienists

Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school

Pharmacy technicians

A Love Letter from our Heavenly Father

2009-12-21T22:40:00.003-06:00

Here's a sweet love letter from our Heavenly Father telling us how much we mean to Him, how much he cares about each and everyone of us and how much he always sees to it that all our needs are met.

May this inspire you as it has greatly inspired me.

Creating and Capturing Priceless Memories

2009-12-17T06:22:00.004-06:00

Christmas is probably one of the most celebrated event in the whole world and every family becomes reunited around this time of the year. Relatives from different states and parts of the world come to visit each other or gather in one place to celebrate the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ.

What are your favorite Christmas memories? Mine would be when I was 8 when the whole family sat in the table and shared our noche buena. Everyone were having fun and laughing. The kids were giggling and the adults started sharing secrets on their recipes. It's such a fun reunion.

Those memories are still alive with me as we preserved them with wonderful photographs.

Thoughts to Ponder on Christmas

2009-12-08T07:53:00.003-06:00

According to a 1995 survey, 7 out of 10 British dogs get Christmas gifts from their doting owners.

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, Americans buy 37.1 million real Christmas trees each year; 25 percent of them are from the nation's 5,000 choose-and-cut farms.

Christmas trees are known to have been popular in Germany as far back as the sixteenth century. In England, they became popular after Queen Victoria's husband Albert, who came from Germany, made a tree part of the celebrations at Windsor Castle. In the United States, the earliest known mention of a Christmas tree is in the diary of a German who settled in Pennsylvania.

Christmas was once a moveable feast celebrated at many different times during the year. The choice of December 25, was made by Pope Julius I, in the 4th century A.D., because this coincided with the pagan rituals of Winter Solstice, or Return of the Sun. The intent was to replace the pagan celebration with the Christian one.

Cultured Christmas trees must be shaped as they grow to produce fuller foliage. To slow the upward growth and to encourage branching, they are hand-clipped in each spring. Trees grown in the wild have sparser branches, and are known in the industry as "Charlie Brown" trees.

During the ancient 12-day Christmas celebration, the log burned was called the "Yule log." Sometimes a piece of the Yule log would be kept to kindle the fire the following winter, to ensure that the good luck carried on from year to year. The Yule log custom was handed down from the Druids.

Christmas Food Ideas

2009-12-04T07:43:00.004-06:00

Are you thinking by now what can you cook for Christmas?

Whether you are cooking for a 5-star restaurant or simply cooking for your family, you need to remember these tips in making your Christmas a much more memorable and delightful experience.

Here's what the experts share about how to make your Christmas dinner a perfect menu!

Marco Pierre White

The Yew Tree Inn, Highclere, Berks

Christmas is all about tradition, not creating gastronomy. It is just about cooking lunch with love the way your parents did it. I think sometimes chefs try a bit too hard and make it too posh. One thing I learned from Le Gavroche is this: frozen sprouts are the best. They always say that sprouts need a frost and there is no frost better than a freezer. Defrost your sprouts, take off the outer green leaves and fry them in a generous amount of butter. Wait until it is bubbling away nicely and then throw in one layer of sprouts across the base of the pan and fry them until they are slowly singed on the outside. They are better than any fresh sprout. I use Knorr stock cubes for Christmas dinner as well. They are one of the greatest inventions in gastronomy but, as with everything, you have to know how to use them.

Shane Osborn

Pied à Terre, London W1

By the time it gets round to Christmas Day most people have had three or four turkey dinners already, so we keep it interesting by doing all the classic vegetables but with a twist. Rather than boiling cauliflower we do cauliflower gratin. The same with the broccoli - we cook it in the usual way but then grate parmesan over the top with some pine nuts and roast it in the oven. People usually hate brussel sprouts so we cut them into quarters and separate each leaf, which we then blanch. To finish we throw the leaves into a hot wok with a bit of bacon and you get this really green and vibrant dish. You could also try roasting squash and pumpkin cubes, throwing over some honey, a bit of cinnamon and seasoning. Finally, rather than boring old carrot batons we do a carrot and parsnip mash with a bit of cumin thrown in.

Simon Gueller

The Box Tree, Ilkley, WestYorkshire

The best way to avoid dry turkey is to regularly baste the bird and, for my method, the only extra thing you need is a piece of muslin. I mix fresh thyme, garlic, sea salt and pepper with butter to create a smooth mixture that can be spread evenly, all over the turkey crown. If you want you can also add other flavours like grated black truffle, white truffle oil or lemon zest. Then cover the crown in muslin and tie in place with string. Start cooking at a lower temperature: most of the cooking can be done in a low oven at around 120°C, increasing to 160-180°C towards the end. You get moister meat if you cook lower for longer. Baste over the muslin every 20 minutes while cooking and, as you do this, the muslin acts as a wick, holding the moisture and leaving you with a juicy and succulent main course. To get the skin brown and crispy simply take off the muslin 20 minutes before the end. Also another tip for good crispy skin is that instead of covering the turkey in bacon from the beginning, add it after the skin has crisped up.

Angela Hartnett

The Connaught, London W1

This year why not try and avoid that horrible bloated feeling that you can get after Christmas dinner? One thing that can help is to serve a salad in between the starter and main course. It cleanses the palate and gives you a break so you don't feel as if you are continuously stuffing yourself with meat, which is what leads to that very uncomfortable feeling, especially when you are not used to eating that volume of food. My aunt does a chicory and orange salad with a few mixed leaves and radishes - we all have a little bowl to break up the meal and it is lovely.

Eyck Zimmer

The River Restaurant, Lowry Hotel, Manchester

Christmas should be about spending time with family and friends, not being hectic in the kitchen, so my advice is to sit down and plan your meals. Try to create a menu where you can prepare at least some items a day or so in advance so you only have to worry about the turkey and the vegetables on the day. Make sure that you have all the right equipment and ingredients, avoiding the classic mistake of finding you don't have a big enough roasting tray for the turkey. You can even plan what to do with leftovers to prevent wastage - everyone gets a bit tired of turkey and cranberry sandwiches, so why not make some bubble and squeak fritters? You can use pretty much any leftovers - leeks, onions, brussel sprouts, bacon, cabbage, a couple of chestnuts, anything really. You boil up some potatoes and mash them in with the leftovers, shape the mixture into little circles and pan fry on both sides in oil or goose fat, and finish with a little leftover turkey on top.

Tom Norrington-Davies

The Eagle, London EC1

If Christmas dinner was just a slice of pheasant and loads of bread sauce then that would be me happy. There is absolutely no reason to make bread sauce out of a packet and if you make the real thing you will never go back. Just cut an onion in half and chuck it in a pan with a bay leaf and some cloves. Pour over just enough milk to cover the onion and simmer it until the onion is tender enough that you can squash it with a spoon, then take out the bay leaf and cloves. Add about four slices of good bread - ciabatta makes fantastic bread sauce but sourdough bread is my favourite. Then simply blitz it in a blender. If it looks runny don't forget that the bread carries on absorbing so it should stiffen up.

Simon Rimmer

Greens, Manchester

Cooking for a vegetarian guest is not just about providing an alternative to turkey, but making sure the rest of the meal is accessible. Instead of goose or duck fat, potatoes roast just as well in olive oil. Just before you serve them, toss them in a bit of butter and a touch of paprika, which gives them a wonderful smoky flavour. To make great gravy, fry some onions very slowly to caramelise them, add a tablespoon of tomato puree and cook for about 10 minutes. Pour in a good glug of madeira, bring to the boil and reduce to almost nothing. Add a good glug of red wine and some vegetable stock from the supermarket and again bring to the boil and reduce by half. Either serve it with the onions or strain it. If you want it thicker, add cornflour and whisk in a bit of cold butter at the end- it gives the gravy a beautiful glossy finish.

The Christmas Memories

2009-11-19T08:28:00.003-06:00

When I was little, I always look forward for Christmas because I would get to have a lot of presents from my neighbors, friends, relatives and of course from my parents. During this time of the year, all the members of the family are present and for me, spending time together with my relatives is much more than any gift I could get this Christmas. I also love times when we eat and open our presents just beside the Christmas tree. I also remember when I open each socks to try and see if Santa really filled it with chocolates. Much to my surprise when all my desired sweets were inside!

What about you, what's your favorite Christmas memories?

Rent-a-Site Model Consultants Help Small Business Owners

2009-11-17T09:48:00.002-06:00

In the arena of offline consultation, there are many services that an offline consultant can provide to local small business owners, such as:

Website Design
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Jamie Garside has created a product that teaches internet marketing consultants how to research niches and create websites that can be rented out to the business owners.

Terrie Soberg has developed a Rent-a-Site Model website to be used alongside his book with tips and hints that will help an offline consultant be even more profitable.

Visit her site at: Rent-a-Site Model Consultants for more information.

Paying it Forward

2009-11-17T05:30:00.003-06:00

You know what's the best way to pay back a good deed? To pay it forward! My daughter taught me a very good lesson one lovely Sunday morning when I tied her shoelace. She kissed me in the cheek and hurriedly left the room. A few minutes later, I heard our little boy screaming. I thought I'd prepare myself for some nagging. I'm used to having the kids always getting into some petty fights because kids will always be kids.

Our little boy knocked on our door and told me, "Mommy I'm ready for the Sunday's service!" Little Johnny was indeed all ready, his tie was neatly tied, his hair carefully combed and look, he finally got his shoes tied in no time! And then I quickly realized what happened, our little daughter went to her little brother and helped him tie his shoes so we could all get to the Sunday service a little earlier than usual.

From that experience I've learned that the best way to pay back is to pay it forward. Isn't it lovely to learn from our little ones?

Passion to Uplift, Inspire and Motivate

2009-11-16T06:07:00.003-06:00

"Have I Done Any Good?" Such a profound hymn we often sing during our Sunday services. It has a wonderful and inspiring message of making good to other people or all the years in our lives would be lived in vain. Wouldn't it be more meaningful to live a life for the sake of others? Or isn't it more fulfilling to wake up each new day having done some little acts of kindness to your neighbor, you friends, your relatives and most especially your family? Isn't it just fantastic to see other people's lives improve because of your simple "hello" or helping them out when they badly need your assistance? The Master, even Jesus Christ, lived all His life in service to others. Spencer W. Kimball was often quoted saying, "My life is like my shoes, to be worn out in service".

Acts of service doesn't necessarily mean grand acts of kindness. From our small and simple ways, we can touch people's lives. We need to be the change we wish to see in the world because if it doesn't start with you, then to who else? Purethoughts.net is a designed to help motivate, inspire and uplift every individuals who read their inspirational stories, poems, crafts and videos. You never know whose life is blessed with just sharing a single short story of two from the said site.

Pure Thoughts Website Updated

2009-09-20T20:29:00.002-05:00

I've made several changes to the PureThoughts.net website. Be sure to take a look!

Pure Thoughts Entries

2009-06-14T20:02:00.000-05:00

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Give me a while to transfer it and set it up. I look forward to hearing your Pure Thoughts!