Counseling Blog

ADHD Anxiety Depression and sleep

davidabrams — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:57:43 +0000

Sleep is essential for mental health. Most people do not realize how vital sleep is to daily mental health , mood , energy and more.

A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found a link between schizophrenia and sleep disturbances .

The above link may provide mote data between ADHD , Depression, Anxiety, and more to sleep disturbances as well.

Many people report poor functioning and poor moods when not receiving an adequate amount of sleep.

I believe a huge piece of mental health involves : sleep, diet, exercise , healthy thoughts and more.

Natural Depression Anxiety Therapies treatment Arizona

davidabrams — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:45:38 +0000

There are a variety of tools that are used to treat depression that are natural.

Eastern cultures have treated mental health disorders with herbs and meditation for thousands of years .

Meditation is a tool that is safe and returns control to the client when they feel out of control with thoughts or feelings.

The side effects of some drugs used for mental health illness include some of the very symptoms the drug claims to treat: suicidal feelings, depression, sexual health issues, restlessness , tremors and more.

Mental issues involve a great deal of anxiety and a feeling of being out of control. Eastern meditation calms the anxious areas in the mind and body.

Depression counselor

davidabrams — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:56:41 +0000

Almost 10 percent of Americans report they are depressed at least occasionally.

Depression is a serious challenge and a professional can help you help yourself with breaking out of the depression and reducing depressive symptoms.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a research based evidence supported therapy used to treat depression and other mental health disorders. CBT looks at unhealthy thoughts that are irrational that contribute to negative feelings and fuels depression or depressed feelings. CBT is not a long term therapy and often huge change can happen in short periods of time.

There are many other therapy tools that are used to help with depression: psychodynamic work, solution based therapy , humanistic therapy, talk therapy , DBT therapy , and more.

Find the strength to reach out to a professional that can help you create the change you want and release the pain of depression.

Anxiety therapy Phoenix Arizona

davidabrams — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:46:56 +0000

Anxiety can be detrimental to your relationships, work, and may prevent you from living a healthy balanced life.

Taking action is important in breaking the cycle of anxiety . Sitting around worrying will only exacerbate your anxious feelings .
Plan your day and push yourself to create structure in your day.

Exercise is a great way to break the cycle if anxiety.

Focus on things that you are grateful for in life. Write a list down each day .

Positive thoughts and imagery is a powerful tool for anxiety management and reduction.

Psychotherapist David Abrams MAPC, LPC helps individuals reduce anxiety to create a balanced healthy life .

ADHD counselor therapy treatment Phoenix Arizona

davidabrams — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:48:50 +0000

ADHD is a common diagnosis that impacts millions of children, teens, and adults .

Many parents have concerns regarding there children with ADHD and with ADHD behaviors at home and at school.

LifeWorks Az provides parenting, counseling and therapy to address problematic behaviors. David R Abrams MAPC LPC has an advanced graduate specialty with child and family therapy.

LifeWorks Az provides therapy, counseling, and psychotherapy to address: ADHD, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Defiance, disrespect , behavior problems, self esteem , social skills, relationships in Phoenix Arizona , Glendale Az, Tempe az , and Scottsdale Az.

Anxiety Disorders therapy therapist

davidabrams — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:43:38 +0000

GAD or generalized anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that appears in children , teens, and adults . GAD anxiety disorder presents itself with excessive worry about daily things in life that interferes with activities and the ability to enjoy daily activities . Over 10 million people have generalized anxiety disorder in the US.

Generalized anxiety disorder interfere with daily events and activities : relationships, work, school, friendships , performance , sports , social activities and more.

GAD clientele present with physical somatic symptoms like: headaches, stomach pain, knot in stomach , muscle pain and aches, insomnia, agitation, irritability and a lack of energy and fatigue. ( these symptoms may or may not be present)

Lifeworksaz provides an empathic environment that uses a wide variety of techniques to help reduce and manage anxiety.

Depression treatments Phoenix Az

davidabrams — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:27:06 +0000

Walking and simple exercise can fight mild depression and improve your physical health .

Research shows that exercise has a significant effect on the symptoms of depression and is effective .

David R Abrams
Life Works AZ PLLC
Lifeworksaz.com
David@Lifeworksaz.com
602 575 4030

Depression Treatment Therapy Phoenix Scottsdale Glendale Ahwatukee Ariizona

davidabrams — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:30:52 +0000

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Talk Therapy is an extremely effective treatment for depression. Therapy will give you tools to treat your depression from a wide array of tools. Therapy will help you gain awareness into thoughts, behaviors, and moods that impact your depression.

Talk therapy will give you tools to treat your depression. Learning psychotherapy tools will help you gain insight into elevating your mood, reducing depressive symptoms, awareness into your thoughts and behaviors, ways to change your mood.

There are many types of therapy available. Three of the more common methods used in depression include cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. A multifaceted approach can be beneficial depending on what is in the best interest of the client.Sometimes a single approach works great as well.

Some types of therapy teach you practical techniques on how to change negative thinking to a healthier positive thought and introduce behavioral tools to fight depression. Therapy can also help you work through the root of your depression( grief, loss, trauma, relationships,anxiety, family issues, negative thinking and more) helping you understand what keeps your depressed mood or depression to increase in frequency and

duration and ways to create health and balance in your life.

Psychotherapy and counseling are excellent ways to address depression. Get the relief you desire.

Anxiety Disorders attacks

davidabrams — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:17:10 +0000

There are many emotional symptoms of anxiety: feeling dread or apprehension, feeling tense and jittery , feeling like the worst is going to happen , feeling irritable, restless , feeling like you can not think.

Some of the physical symptoms of anxiety include but are not limited to: heart pounding , sweating , stomach aches, feeling dizzy, diahrreah, frequent urination, shortness of breath, muscle tension, headaches , exhaustion, fatigue , sleep problems and more.

LifeWorks Az can help you fix the symptoms of panic, hyperventilating, hot flashes, trouble breathing, feeling like you are losing control or going crazy related to anxiety.

Contact Lifeworksaz and set up an assessment.

Children Depression phoenix Scottsdale Glendale chandler Arizona

davidabrams — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:32:00 +0000

Youths that have attempted suicide many times make their first attempt before high school.

Children are displaying symptoms of depression at a very early age.

It is important to have your child screened by a professional in mental health to address concerns as early as possible.

David R Abrams
Life Works AZ PLLC
Lifeworksaz.com
David@Lifeworksaz.com
602 575 4030