Anger is a normal, healthy emotion when expressed appropriately. First step is understanding the feelings of anger. The following are feelings that lead to intense level of anger. The first 11 are emotional responses, while the proceeding 9 are physical responses to anger.
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Uneasy- nervousness, restlessness
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Uncomfortable- not feeling stable
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Withdrawn- not wanting to talk to anyone
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Irritated- frustration
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Agitated- another form of irritation
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Annoyed- upset/frustrated about something or someone
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Upset- sad, mix of uncomfortable emotions
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Mad- intense angry emotions
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Angry
My mom has suffered greatly from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a debilitating condition characterized by symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. It is among the most common gastrointestinal conditions in the United States. Here are some behavioral changes that have helped reduce her symptoms.
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Abstaining from alcohol use
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Losing weight if needed
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Eating dark chocolate
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Eating smaller meals
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Making dietary changes
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Wearing loose-fitting clothes
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Avoiding lying down for 3 hours after a meal
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Raising the head of the bed
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Recently I started taking Tango group lessons. Since youth I have always loved to dance, but this was my first attempt at tango. My fiance has never taken dance before so this was entirely new to him. It was a great experience for both of us. In the first lesson, I found that tango was more than learning steps (which is the case with any dance form). Here were some life/ relationship lessons I learned from tango.
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Trust
I discovered there is a lot of weight shifting in tango. You have to literally lean on the partner. For a relationship to be successful, it is important that there is trust.
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Eating disorders are most common in adolescent females and young women. It can be especially dangerous for people with diabetes. Here are ways that therapists treat diabetes and eating disorders:
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Recommend eye exam
People with eating disorders and diabetes are at a higher risk of developing retinopathy. It is important for them to get regular eye checkups.
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Family Therapy
Adolescents in particular may have problems within the family. Family conflict can lead to difficulty adhering to diabetes management.
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Talk about glucose with patient
Therapists often have patients identify how poor eating habits can impact their blood glucose levels.
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Anxiety is commonly associated with diabetes especially in children. Today’s blog will focus on needle phobia associated with children. The following are symptoms and solutions to alleviate symptoms.
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Rocking
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Crying
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Hyperactivity
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Talk to doctor about oral medications instead of injection.
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Using visual and auditory stimulation (ex. blowing bubbles, singing)
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Cognitive strategies such as counting, reading stories
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Drawing
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Listening to music
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Reading
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People with medical illnesses are often at a higher risk for mental health conditions. This can in turn affect the way people manage their illnesses. November is diabetes awareness month. As part of the awareness month, the next couple of blogs with cover diabetes and its link between depression, anxiety, eating disorders and serious and persistent mental illness.
Research has shown that people with diabetes have a higher rate of depression. The rate increases as complications increase. One of every three people with diabetes experience symptoms of depression.
Here are things therapists think about when treating depression and diabetes:
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Diabetes Awareness Month: Diabetes and depression
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