Tips for Taking Charge of Your Emotional Life
 (NewsUSA)
- Life is full of ups and downs, of joy and sorrow. But, when
you're feeling persistently sad, anxious, confused or have
lost interest in activities that you once enjoyed, it's time
to ask yourself what's wrong.
Remember, you are not alone. According to the National Institute
for Mental Health, more than 75 million Americans suffer from
a common mental illness such as anxiety disorder, attention
deficit disorder (ADD), post-traumatic stress disorder or
clinical depression, one of the most common causes of morbidity
and mortality worldwide.
"About 50 percent of people who meet diagnostic criteria
for psychiatric illness do not seek help," said Dr. Eve Wood,
psychiatrist and author of the new book "Medicine Mind and
Meaning." "And many of those who do seek help will not get
better because they lack a necessary diagnosis, are misdiagnosed
or are not treated with a comprehensive healing model."
Wood offers the following tips for taking charge of your
mental health and finding your way to wellness.
* Recognize the problem. Your distress might be due to an
unrecognized illness. Learn the warning signs of common disorders
to help identify the problem.
* Consider that you might have more than one diagnosis.
Sometimes your second diagnosis will not become apparent until
the first one is identified and addressed.
* Evaluate your life choices. Consider whether you are suited
for the path you are pursuing.
* Honor your feelings and inner wisdom. Focus on your core
feelings. What can they teach you about your life?
* Identify the mindset challenges that bind you. Have you
taken on certain beliefs that are causing you pain or difficulty?
* Use affirmations to address these mindset challenges.
For instance, turn the mindset "I'm a failure" into "My best
is good enough."
* Nurture hope. Surround yourself with positive messages
and people who believe in you and your potential.
* Seek help. Ask for it when you find yourself stuck, confused
or overwhelmed.
For more tips, consult Wood's book "Medicine, Mind and Meaning."
This guide will teach you how to use your clinical history
to determine whether you might be suffering from one or a
series of common psychiatric illnesses and show you how to
pursue appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
To learn more about the book and common psychiatric disorders,
visit www.drevewood.com.
For more information on taking charge of your emotional life,
send an e-mail to info@medicine mindandmeaning.com and place
the words "Ten Tips" in the subject line.
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