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Mental Health & Self Help

There are numerous methods of self-help for people suffering from a wide range of complaints and illnesses such as anxiety attacks, panic attacks, stress and low self-esteem. Listed below are just some of the ways which you can help yourself although it should be stressed that illnesses such as depression and anxiety may need other forms of treatment such as medication and you should consult your Doctor for advice if your problems remain for any period of time. Some of the most popular forms of self-help and programs you can join are:



Touch for health

Touch for health relies chiefly on the Chinese system of meridian channels and the energy which flows through the body, they are a series of powerful self help techniques which identify blockages in the body's energy and work on clearing and restoring health and vitality to the body

Eye movement therapy

This form of therapy relies on specific eye movements being made in order to restore and release the brains blocked circuits, thus reducing many problems such as low self-esteem and nervous illnesses.

Kinesiology

Unconscious thoughts are thought to cause a lot of problems in anxiety, stress and feeling of low self-esteem, kinesiology can help these and many other conditions by stimulating the body's muscles, it is thought that very precise intervention can quickly be targeted using kinesiology.

Chinese herbs

Chinese medicine is said to have a huge effect on the many symptoms and signs of stress, anxiety, depression and feelings of low self-esteem. The remedies are all naturally made using a wide variety of herbs and plants combined to form different remedies.

The emotional freedom technique

This has been around since 1980 and relies on the Chinese acupuncture system, eye movement and sound techniques using simple self-help techniques, in order to release blocked energy within the body, which is said to be the root cause of many problems.

The one brain technique

This system is said to release the emotional stresses which linger in the body causing many problems such as anxiety, panic attacks and feelings of low self-esteem. It is a system which largely focuses on the techniques of Kinesiology and specific eye movements.

Energy psychology

This therapy relies on shifting the electromagnetic energy in the brain and body, where specific energy points on the body are stimulated while the mind focuses on a specific problem or a negative emotional state.

Meditation

Meditation is known to successfully help a wide range of problems usually associated with anxiety, stress and panic attacks; meditation stills the mind and enables the body to relax much more easily. When coupled with visualization or affirmations, meditation is much more powerful and can help those who suffer from issues such as low self-esteem.

Depression
Avoiding negative thinking
Bipolar disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Cognitive behaviour therapy
Dealing with agoraphobia
Dealing with phobias
Generalised anxiety disorder
Improving verbal skills & communication
Learning to be more assertive
Managing anxiety & panic attacks
Managing stress
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Overcoming shyness
Positive & rational thinking
Post traumatic stress disorder
Procrastination
Setting goals
Social phobia
Self esteem & motivation strategies
Self help tips
Using affirmations for self improvement
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