Sometimes you get to a point in your self-help journey where you realize that what you’re doing for yourself just isn’t enough anymore, or quite possibly never was. When you get to this point, it may be time to get help from a professional. Listed below is a list of common mental disorders and the signs that you need further help.  1. Anxiety If you’ve tried meditation,...

Self-help is defined as the action of improving oneself without the help from others. Often times, people look to self-help books to get a clear perspective about life when things get too hard. Some people believe that self-help doesn’t actually work because many people have reported that it doesn’t provide them with lasting change. However, there are multiple scenarios in which...

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Everyone has a fear of something. Not everyone necessarily has a phobia, though. A phobia is defined as the intense and irrational fear of an object or situation. Some people have such intense phobias that they can feel uncomfortable very easily. For example, if you have a fear of heights, you may feel uneasy just being near tall buildings and windows. Some common phobias include: * Heights *...

Everybody experiences anxiety from time to time in their life. You can’t always just breathe through an anxiety attack either. Anxiety attacks people in different ways. Some have trouble breathing, their heart races, with flushed skin and chest pain. If you have frequent anxiety attacks, try these self-help tips for dealing with them.  1. Exaggerate your biggest fear - Talk to a...

Many people suffer from depression and low moods. It’s often hard to overcome, but remember that change takes time. When trying to take control of your feelings, remember to be patient. Listed below are some tips you can use to try to lift your feelings of depression.  1. Stay in touch. Don’t withdraw from your life and your loved ones. When talking to others, it has been...

Many people suffer from a lack of confidence. This is nothing to be ashamed of, though. Unfortunately, it’s been a part of our society for a while now, making it a common problem. Here is a list of ways that people have been able to deal with their lack of confidence.  1. Live in the moment. When you live in the moment you can focus on the now rather than focus on the past where you...

Stress invades people’s lives all the time, even daily for some. Life gets hard and it’s difficult to juggle all the things life throws at us. It’s important that we get our stress levels under control because frequent elevated levels of stress are toxic to the human body and can cause heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. It’s easier than you may...

There are multiple resources out there for people who are interested in attempting self-help. Aside from just turning to books, people have also turned to the internet for help and guidance in their journey of self-help. Some of the online resources that people use include: 1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) This self-help course is especially helpful to individuals who suffer from anxiety,...

Sometimes you get to a point in your life where you need some help. You may turn to the people around you, but you begin to realize that the type of help you need is the type of help others can’t provide you with. So perhaps you will be on the lookout for a good self-help book. You’ll want the book that can provide you with the most help, and there is often a large number to choose...

Self-help groups have a great history of getting people the help that they need. They often help with mental health issues, mental illnesses, and addiction problems. Many people get comfort out of knowing that they aren’t the only one in the world suffering, so they look to support groups for that help and care.  Helping You Choose the Right Group Here are some questions and tips...