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In Part I of this two-article series we discussed Somatic Experiencing (SE), Dr. Peter A. Levine’s anxiety and trauma healing philosophy, within the context of a contributor to panic attacks and anxiety. Well, now we’re going to have a look at SE from a treatment perspective. As with the first article, I believe you’ll find the information fascinating and relevant. Let’s get to work.

In review, SE came to life as Dr. Levine made the observation that though wild animals of prey are under constant threat and siege, they’re rarely traumatized. Levine’s explanation is that these animals possess an innate mechanism that very efficiently manages and discharges the energy that accumulates in their bodies as a result of self-preservation behaviors. Levine went on to observe that when an animal of prey survives a potentially deadly chase, it actually takes time to physically shake-off unused survival energy before moving on with the herd.

Now, according to Dr. Levine, humans are equipped with essentially the same mechanism; however, ours is greatly inhibited by our more advanced cognitive capabilities. As a result, we brain our way out of a complete purging of survival energies, which, in turn, prohibits the nervous system from regaining equilibrium, or homeostasis. And that, in yet another turn, leads to trauma because the body now has to try to manage huge quantities of high-voltage unused survival energy, residual from an incomplete biological response to a threat. This is a highly toxic force, locked within, that tears our minds and bodies apart.

As he approaches treatment for anxiety and trauma, Dr. Levine believes the foundation must be set in what we feel in our bodies, as all of the distress we’re tolerating is as a result of thwarted physical attempts to escape disaster. To Levine, relief is about the removal of learned and dysfunctional freezing and immobility responses as we face anxiety-generating situations. And this is accomplished by reconnecting with the very natural defense and orientation responses that were interrupted as our previous escapes from threatening situations were foiled.

Okay, so how might one do that? Well, I believe you have to consider the issue within two distinctly different contexts. I mean, are we dealing with the fallout from past trauma or is the focus to be strictly upon coping skills in the present? If the matter is trauma from the past, it seems to me a good portion of insight-oriented therapy may be the first order of business. Now, if reestablishment of pre-traumatic defense and orienting responses is required to uncouple scene-of-the-crime, fear-induced freezing responses in an effort to process all of this unused survival energy, that would mean we have to take a trip back in time to the scene of the trauma. Yes, the very event from which escape from deep peril was interrupted. And while there, we must relive the event and implement the previously thwarted physical, psychological, and emotional responses that would have facilitated escape.

Certainly, this is no small task, as the actual traumatic event causing all the problems may be buried very deeply in the unconscious, making its identification close to impossible. However, assuming it’s uncovered over time, the goal of therapy would be to find oneself at the very moment in time when escape from the ensuing horror was aborted, and establish some means of physical, mental, and emotional escape. This would allow unused survival energies to flow forth.

I believe after insight-oriented therapy and, perhaps, bioenergetic analysis (BA) is incorporated to identify and process the trauma; the informational, cognitive, and exposure foundations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could come in quite handy. Indeed, CBT strategies and techniques could be used to address coping skills in the present. One final comment here. Dealing with buried trauma from the past is a very delicate and dicey bit of therapy and should only be facilitated by someone who really knows what they’re doing. Keep that in mind, okay?

Well, between the two articles in the series you ought to have at least a solid Somatic Experiencing knowledge base. It’s incredibly fascinating stuff and I encourage you to take the time to research Dr. Levine’s work. It will be well worth your time.

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After a winning bout with panic disorder Bill found his life’s passion and work. So he earned his counseling credentials and is doing all he can to lend a hand to those having a tough time. In addition to doing psychiatric emergency work, Bill continues to do a lot of writing and speaking. He’s a national and local member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (N.A.M.I.).

No one needs to be informed how busy and frenzied our world is, currently. We are all very busy with work and family, then there is the regular stress of events in the world and our own places. It is safe to say that all of us have pondered where our planet is heading. So it is not out of the ordinary that many people are encountering panic attacks more often. Yet just think concerning your own circumstance and life, and we all have to admit that stress seems a natural component of life. The thing to hold in mind about panic attacks is there are different kinds, and most people possibly have no earthly notion as to what they are.

Remember that a panic attack results as a result of the mind/body connection. One extremely important bit of the puzzle is that our body responds to stress in its own manner, and then your mind takes over and even further complicates the issue. There is in fact a cycle that begins, and your mind will produce more anxiety indicators in your body. A very frequent symptom associated with this condition is elevated rate of breathing. There are also varied sensations such as becoming hot or cold; sweaty or clammy. Another very important factor is in general the mind is also experiencing a fear reaction because the person does not know or understand what is occurring. It is a situation that can easily get out of control when instinctual reactions happen – the flight or fright effect.

One of the most critical measures anyone can take, if they are knowledgeable, is to realize what is happening in them. What really needs to happen next is to use relaxation techniques to help your body. You can have a seat if possible, then concentrate on your breath with long, peaceful breaths. Nevertheless, do not force it or breathe too fast. Avoid breaths that are overly deep – do not force it, and you should never hold your breath. This is really essential that you never over exert the breaths. This approach is extremely effective and can truly help you to relax in any scenario.

Try to picture something familiar that is totally relaxing and positive. If it feels at ease, then softly close your eyes and do this while visualizing. On the other hand, if possible then just sit down and accomplish the above with breathing and visualizing. Making use of this form of visualization has long been recognized to be useful. In addition, when you are breathing in, then carefully instruct your body to relax and feel soothed. When you provide yourself these recommendations, use very short one or perhaps two word commands.

The exact numbers are not recognized, but panic attacks happen in many millions of people in many nations. Possibly very many never truly understand what is happening, and they do not bother to go to a doctor about it. It might be due to the natural inclination to view life as unusually full of worry and stress.

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Zaar Memory Sure is the only clinically proven, well researched cognitive enhancer authorized by India’s premier research institute, CDRI/CSIR. It overall enhances mental retention capacity and is safe and non-toxic. It not only facilitates learning, improves consolidation of learned behavior but also reduces anxiety in adults and children that enhances focus and concentration in logical memory, digit forward and paired associated learning. It improves mental alertness and sharpens short-term and long-term memory.

Who can benefit from BESEB?

The results of the above clinical trials conducted by CDRI/CSIR in India and also in Australia prove that it is good for the prevention & early treatment of dementia.
· For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
· For Age Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI) in elderly persons
· For those with stress, tension, anxiety and want to improve their memory

What are the benefits of BESEB?

· Enhances Memory
· Improves Learning
· Helps in Concentration
· Reduces anxiety and Stress
· Assists cerebral blood circulation flow
· Acts as an antioxidant
· Neuroprotection

What is the safety profile of BESEB?

BESEB is found to be safe under various studies conducted by CDRI (CSIR) in laboratory animals and double blind cross over clinical trial studies in children and elderly subjects

How and why does the CDRI Brahmi extract BESEB differ from other Brahmi extracts?

Each capsule of BESEB contains a standardized and an optimum quantity of the enriched Bacosides A and B extracted from the plant Bacopa monniera as per CDRI(CSIR) quality control parameters. These bacosides are extracted based on a unique process know-how, developed and patented by the CDRI(CSIR).

Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India has developed a unique single plant based natural memory enhancer formulation – BESEB (“Bacosides Enriched Standardized Extract of Bacopa”) from the herb Bacopa monniera. The plant is commonly known as Brahmi which has been used in the Indian System of Ayurvedic Medicine as a traditional herb for over 3000 years to enhance memory and learning.

BESEB is successfully commercialized and its efficacy has been established by CDRI (CSIR), Lucknow. It has been licensed to M/s Lumen Marketing Co., Chennai for manufacturing and marketing. Lumen is selling the product under different brand names with its business associates mainly as
· Memo Plus Gold in Malaysia, Philippines & Singapore,
· Keenmind & Membac in Australia & New Zealand and
· Memory Perfect in France & Germany.
· Lumen and Zaar Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi joined hands for extensive marketing of the product in India as Memory Sure.
· It will soon to be available in Thailand, Indonesia, SAARC countries, the UAE and CIS (former Soviet states).

Clinical trials in India & Australia using CDRI (CSIR) – BESEB:
· CDRI clinical trials on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.
· CDRI clinical trials on Age Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI) in old age subjects.
· Swinburne University of Technology’s Brain Sciences Institute (BSI), Australia through the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM): Clinical trials on Healthy human volunteers published in international journal Psychopharmacology-2001.
· University of Wollongong, Australia: Clinical trials on Healthy human volunteers published in international forum Neuropsychopharmacology-2002.
· Australian Government funded initiative was established in 2007 to seek out scientifically valid evidence for alternative therapies, allowing them to become part of mainstream treatment, particularly for priority health issues such as the prevention and early treatment of Dementia.

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Zaar Memory Sure is the only clinically proven, well researched cognitive enhancer authorized by India’s premier research institute, CDRI/CSIR. It overall enhances mental retention capacity and is safe and non-toxic. It not only facilitates learning, improves consolidation of learned behavior but also reduces anxiety in adults and children that enhances focus and concentration in logical memory, digit forward and paired associated learning. It improves mental alertness and sharpens short-term and long-term memory.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is currently conceived to be experienced only among children. In fact, suffering from ADHD in the early stages of life may take the merit to its diagnosis among adults. Hence, children who are suffering from ADHD need immediate treatment so as not to carry on the disease through adulthood.

With that, many of the cases of ADHD are put under certain medications. To effectively manage, control or improve an ADHD patient’s behavior, doctors usually turn to drugs. Adderall is one of the most popular and commonly prescribed drugs that are commonly used in treating and managing ADHD.

Adderall is a drug that was proven effective in managing the symptoms of ADHD among children and adult patients. Depending on the dosage, the beneficial effects of the drugs include improved academic performance among patients of school ages, better behavior, and overall improved performance. The drug was even declared to be more potent than any other drugs used to manage ADHD as it was observed to have a longer period efficacy especially in low dosages.

While many patients benefit from adderall medications, there are a number of cases of minor to serious adderall side effects. The symptoms of the drug’s side effects are usually minor and can easily be treated by a healthcare provider.

Adderall is a clinically tested and proven effective drug. However, through its series of clinical testing, a number of its side effects have been documented. Common Adderall side effects include loss of appetite leading to weight loss, difficulty sleeping, abdominal pain, high blood pressure, emotional changes, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, increased heart rate, fever and heart burn.

Patients with heart problems and other health conditions must take caution in taking adderall medications. Among children, there is a documented case that adderall medication has caused temporary slowing down of growth, particularly in weight. Further research have discovered increased cardiac defect as one of the drug’s rare side effects.

To minimize the risk of Adderall side effects, medications are usually given at strictly controlled dosages. Patient’s who are given such medication for the first time will be instructed to take low dosages just to see if there is any sign for side effects.

The extent of the drug’s side effects varies from patient to patient since they depend on the individual body’s reaction to the composition of the drug. While Adderall side effects are typically minor, worsening or untreated ‘minor’ side effects pose serious health risks particularly among patients with heart conditions and high blood pressure.

In February 9, 2005, the Heath Canada decided to suspend the sales of Adderall XR after its manufacturer, Shire Pharmaceuticals, received reports that linked the drug to the 12 sudden death cases of American children who were under adderall medication. Later on, the ban was lifted due to the limited evidence supporting the claim.

However, one thing is clear- adderall is never the perfect drug that will solve every patient’s behavioral queries and the long term effects of Adderall are not known. Thanks to modern science, ADHD patients are given more options for treatment. Now, with safer, effective and less invasive solutions to behavioral treatments, patients can very well stay away from the dangers that psychiatric drugs such as adderall have.

The negative side effects of Adderall and other prescription medicine for ADHD are the main reason that parents are opting for alternative treatments. These treatments include behavioral therapy, herbal and homeopathic remedies, and diet control. If you don’t know what the long term effects of Adderall are, why would you want to take the chance with someone you love.

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Diana is a Natural Health Consultant and is currently taking classes to earn a certificate in herbalism. Her website Natural Health and Herbal Remedies, offers the knowledge and experiences she has gained. Learn more about a Natural ADHD Remedy.

Is it possible to be able to wake up one morning with all of your anxiety gone? Is there anything out there that will ensure that you do not have to struggle with anxiety ever again? Is it possible to never have to relive the traumatic experiences that you may have gone through previously? If you’re asking yourself these questions, the answer is an empathetic “yes.”
Not all people are immediately rewarded with the ability for their anxiety to be cured. For many people, anxiety can take a long time to cure. If you’re in that position, where you cannot cure your anxiety, it may be time for you to talk to a doctor or a trusted counsellor. At the moment, however, there are some useful steps you can take to cure your anxiety.
Exercise! This is probably the most common solution. If you exercise your anxiety symptoms will gradually start to fade away. The reason for this is because anxiety can build up in your system. When anxiety increases in your body, you will find that there is too much energy in your body with no-where for it to go. Unused energy will often turn towards anxiety. If you really don’t want this to occur then exercise! Exercise is definitely one of the best cures for anxiety.
Cutting unnecessary food out of your diet and consuming the correct food is essential in curing anxiety. If you eat lots of fruit and vegetables, you will find that you are able to cut anxiety out of your body because fruits and vegetables are full of good nutrients. They will help boost your body’s natural immune system. Other points to consider with your diet are to eliminate caffeine intake; this will help you feel a lot better. One thing to add in your diet: Chocolate! Doctors often recommend eating chocolate (not too much though!) because it taps into the body’s natural reserve and helps allow the body to relax.
Curing anxiety may seem difficult. Not everyone can say that they’ve been cured from their anxiety. However, there are a lot of steps that you can take that will assist you in curing your anxiety. These steps that you use will allow you to take a deep breath and move on with life.
It’s certainly normal for everyone to have a certain level of anxiety. If it wasn’t, public speaking wouldn’t be the biggest fear. Horror flicks wouldn’t be huge sellers. However, there is a point in your life where anxiety simply becomes too high and people who are extremely anxious cannot function properly.
If you find yourself in one of these positions, it’s time to cut anxiety out of your life. Don’t let anxiety control you. Control your anxiety. Heightened, abnormal levels of anxiety are not a normal part of life. If you’re experiencing much more anxiety than you need, you can overcome it.
You may never overcome anxiety completely, but you can take the steps to start overcoming anxiety. You can learn how to deal with anxiety when it occurs and reduce the anxiety that does happen. You’re already on the road to recovery – the first step of curing anxiety is learning about it!

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Information like this will help you discover that you can cure anxiety and you can learn how to stop the anxiety today.

Many people are not aware of it but anxiety disorder has been affecting a lot of people all over the world. Even though it is not a life threatening disease, it has caught the attention of many medical professionals and different types of treatment were formulated for this condition. It is of great concern that this behavioral disorder causes not only disturbing fear and anguish in a person but it also can affect their physical health and well being as well.

Anxiety affects almost all types of people, from children to old people and poor to rich ones. Unfortunately, the symptoms of anxiety can be like those of common diseases, thus, making it difficult to notice this disorder especially when its condition becomes severe. One example would be the chest pains experienced by anxiety victims and this is commonly mistaken for mild stroke. From the point of view of the anxiety sufferer, knowing that the chest pain is brought about by anxiety and not from stroke is a sign of relief. However, recurring anxiety will make them wonder why it is happening.

Hence, it is important to find a treatment method that is capable of eliminating anxiety and stopping it from progressing. There are several anxiety treatments being developed and are made accessible to the public and there are some that are made available on the internet. Of all the available treatment today on the internet, the Linden method is the only one with a very high success rate of eliminating anxiety and very effective in getting rid of anxiety completely.

The Linden Method reviews state that this treatment is very effective and does not require patients to use any drugs or medication. It is all natural that is able to treat people by targeting the person’s psyche. The patient is instructed to recall what caused their panic attacks and determine what triggers it. Knowing the root cause of the attacks can address the problem directly and the proper treatment can be applied to prevent it from happening again.

There are so many the Linden Method reviews that are giving a good remark about this method because of its effectiveness. If you have no idea what this method is about and planning to try it, it is recommended that you read these reviews first.

The person behind the Linden method is Charles Linden, who is its creator and author, states that the method works 96.7% of the time. It may not work for everyone, but it has a high success rate which means that it might work for you. Read more the Linden method reviews and see why the method is so effective.

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If you come across to a new anxiety treatment method, it is best to read reviews about it. That is why it is advisable to read the linden method reviews if you want to try it in eliminating anxiety.

Learning about your options when it comes to natural anxiety treatments is a great way to take control over you life and eliminate some of the anxiety that you are experiencing as a result of the unknown. Stress and anxiety can be serious problems in any life. If left unchecked and allowed free rain they can be destructive forces that rob you of the things you enjoy, the people you love, and, in extreme cases, your independent ability to function in society.

So, what are some of the natural anxiety treatments you can use to prevent the worst case scenario from happening?

Stress Management

Take the time now, before anxiety is beyond your control to begin learning stress management techniques to get you through the anxious moments in your life. Whether you use self hypnosis, meditation, deep breathing exercises, or any other stress management technique to work through those anxious moments you will find that learning to deal with them and get through them is the greatest gift you can give yourself. You will find many resources online and at your local library that can help you learn stress management techniques that may work wonders for you in your effort to discover natural anxiety treatments that are effective and carry minimal risks.

Therapy

This is not the favorite course of action by many, but therapy, without pharmaceuticals, is one of many natural anxiety treatments from which you can chose. Therapy, when done correctly can be one of the most lasting forms of natural anxiety treatments available. The reason is simple. Therapy addresses the underlying cause of your anxiety rather than simply treating the symptoms or outward display of the anxiety. It is possible to find therapists and counselors that are willing to work with a holistic approach to medications and avoid traditional pharmaceuticals. If you are dedicated to herbal or natural anxiety remedies, make sure that you work with a therapist that will honor your commitment and has a respect for natural healing.

Herbal Medications

A favorite among those seeking natural anxiety treatments are herbal medications. There are quite a few different herbal medications that are available and various forms that you can enjoy these remedies. You will find that natural anxiety treatments can be used in the form of a pill, tea, tincture, or through aromatherapy that uses essential oils from certain herbs. When it comes to treating the symptoms of anxiety, herbal medications can be the most quickly effective method for doing so.

As you can see there are plenty of natural anxiety treatments that you can choose from. The only thing that remains is deciding which of these treatments is the best solution for you, your anxiety and stress relief needs.

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Bethany Jordan is an Information Technology professional and aspiring writer who was clinically diagnosed with SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder) in 2007.

She maintains a website dedicated to sharing information on natural antidepressants, herbal remedies for anxiety and depression, and anxiety disorders in general. Everyone is welcome and invited to visit http://www.naturalantidepressants.info...

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In my role as Tutor and Director at Contemporary College of Therapeutic Studies, I frequently meet people who are new to hypnotherapy or who are just beginning their careers as hypnotherapists. It is unsurprising that many beginners lack confidence, given the daunting prospect of dealing with patients who, quite understandably, expect the hypnotherapist to be a knowledgeable professional. This nervousness is particularly unsurprising when so few of these approaches and theories are provided with any meaningful discussion of their use in real-world situations. In my latest book Thinking Therapeutically, I have attempted to provide as much information as can be pulled from my years of practice, for both the beginner hypnotherapist and the experienced professional.

My book offers an alternative type of account from the ones provided by many hypnotherapy books, as I have tried to be as honest and transparent as I can. By writing in a personable but critical way, my objective is to provide an honest insight into the various issues faced by hypnotherapists. With this in mind, I have provided verbatim accounts of the most memorable cases that I have dealt with, from the challenging to the unusual. Included in these interesting accounts is an incisive critical discussion that questions the approaches and theories that proved successful, in addition to those that did not. I raise questions about the relevance of theoretical and professional approaches in hypnotherapy, as well as the role of the personal approach of the hypnotherapist in question. For example, I describe how in one case I found it easy to be swept along with the diagnosis and momentarily forget what it was the client was after in the first place. This ‘fly on the wall’ perspective pulls the reader directly into the world of the professional hypnotherapist and the particular case at hand, as well as allowing the reader to make their own mind up about the theories used and the outcomes that were a result.

By publishing my book I hope that the people new to hypnotherapy that I meet daily might gain confidence in beginning their own careers in hypnotherapy. Through demonstrating the route that has been taken prior to them, I hope that I have thrown some light on the road they might traverse from beginning to learn about hypnotherapy, all the way through to managing their own practices as fully-qualified hypnotherapists.

For more information on training as a hypnotherapist, you can find out about the Contemporary College of Therapeutic Studies at http://www.contemporarycollege.com

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Tom Barber is a Director of Contemporary College of Therapeutic Studies and tutors on the certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses. He assists in both the curriculum development and the running of courses. He has spent seventeen years in full time practice as an Analytical and Cognitive Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and Integrative Counselor and lectures internationally.