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What Is the Goal of Meditation?

May 16, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

People meditate for many reasons. They want to clear their minds, to reduce stress, to get centered… but are any of these things really the goal of meditation? Not quite.

Ask people what their goal is when they meditate, and you’ll hear a variety of answers. “To deal with stress.” “To calm down.” “To get rid of my thoughts.” “To feel connected to the world.” There are lots of opinions out there.

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Filed Under: Mindfulness and meditation Tagged With: meditation, Mindfulness

9 Critical Mindfulness Tips for Those Just Starting Out

April 25, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

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Do you always feel like there are at least six things you should be doing? Over time, rushing from one task to the next and to the next can take a toll. The busyness and stress of life can make you feel like you’re about to explode.

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Filed Under: DBT, Mindfulness and meditation Tagged With: meditation, Mindfulness

Can PTSD Affect Your Sex Life?

April 4, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

Many people who suffer from PTSD find that the condition can affect their sex lives, sometimes for years. Fortunately, there is help for this problem.

After experiencing a traumatic event, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The types of events that can cause PTSD include accidents, sexual or physical assaults or abuse, natural disasters, combat, terror attacks, and other events. The condition can last for years and can be quite impactful for the person suffering from it and for their families.

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Filed Under: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, PTSD Tagged With: relationships, sex, sexual assault

How to Beat Health Anxiety Using Three Proven CBT Strategies

March 14, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

If you find yourself preoccupied and fearful about having a serious illness, you may suffer from health anxiety. Fortunately, there are concrete steps you can take to (eventually) feel less anxious.

What Is Health Anxiety?

Health anxiety is worry or concern about having a medical condition that is disproportionate to the actual risk. Sometimes health worries are the only topic someone is anxious about. For others, health is just one of several focuses of worry. At its worst, health anxiety can be quite impairing.

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Filed Under: Anxiety, OCD

How to Help Someone with Depression

February 22, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

It’s hard to know what to do if someone you care about is depressed — especially if they aren’t seeking help. Learn what to look out for and what you can do.

Depression is more than just having a bad day — it affects people for weeks, months, or years. It’s more than just sadness. It’s a combination of symptoms that often includes low mood, reduced interest in pleasurable activities, or feelings of low self-worth. Depression prevents people from living full lives, colors their thinking, and affects their behavior. For some people, depression feels insurmountable.

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