What is Biofeedback ?
Simply put, biofeedback as it is traditionally used is a means for gaining control of our body processes to increase relaxation, relieve pain, and develop healthier, more comfortable life patterns.…
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has affected people throughout history. About 1 percent of people have this illness. People with the disorder may hear voices other…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling…
Treatment Of Depression & Anxiety Disorders
In general depression and anxiety disorders are treated with medication, specific types of psychotherapy, or both. Treatment choices depend on problem and the person’s preference. Before treatment begins, a doctor must…
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
“In any social situation, I felt fear. I would be anxious before I even left the house, and it would escalate as I got closer to a college class, a…
Specific Phobias
“I’m scared to death of flying, and I never do it anymore. I used to start dreading a plane trip a month before I was due to leave. It was…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
“I was raped when I was 25 years old. For a long time, I spoke about the rape as though it was something that happened to someone else. I was…
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
“I always thought I was just a worrier. I’d feel keyed up and unable to relax. At times it would come and go, and at times it would be constant.…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
“I couldn’t do anything without rituals. They invaded every aspect of my life. Counting really bogged me down. I would wash my hair three times as opposed to once because…
Depression
Depression: When the Blues Don't Go Away Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings usually pass within a couple of days. When a person has depression, it interferes…