So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Suffering from General Anxiety Disorder

By Penelope SanMateo

Gad is a general anxiety disorder term referring to those suffering from persistent, excessive and unrealistic worry. People that worry about everything, whether it is actually something they should be worried about or just something they think they should worry about. It is typical for GAD to affect those that realize there is something wrong but don't know what the problem is.

Do you worry about money? Do you worry about health, your family, work, charities, someone you know that is ill? If this is typical of you then it is probably a symptom of this disorder.

You aren't alone in this. There are 6.8 million adults in the United States (3.1%) suffering from this on any given year. Gradual progression is typical and usually comes on from childhood to middle age. Although the exact cause is not known there is evidence showing the biological factors, life experiences, particularly stressful situations, and family background are all part of what is believed to be factors.

General Anxiety Disorder is treatable. You may need to see a physician for medication but there are other avenues to follow too. Try meditation, yoga, exercise; work on relaxation techniques that will help you level out your stress level. Get your mind around them and they will help a great deal.

Now, if you know that someplace you are supposed to go (or that you think you are supposed to attend) will cause you excessive stress then don't go. Avoid the situations that bring on the attacks if possible. Plan to do something you will enjoy instead. Find something that will make you laugh. Laugh hard and laugh loudly and you will feel so much better.

Are you getting enough rest? So what if it's 9 pm and no one else is going to bed at that time? If you are tired and know that when you put your head on the pillow you will go to sleep then go to bed! Get a good nights sleep and the next day you will probably feel far more relaxed and get a lot more done.

What are the signs of anxiety disorder? Here are some of them to give you and idea of what you should look at if you are thinking you may suffer from this problem. 1. Excessive worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months. 2. Unreasonable worry about nearly everything. 3. Your inability to control worry 4. Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge often. 5. Being easily tired for no apparent reason. 6. Having problems concentrating. 7. Irritability? 8. Muscle tension. 9. Is your anxiety interfering with your daily life?

There are solutions, don't be afraid to reach out, read material that will assist you with getting a handle on it. Talk to someone that will be able to help. Remove yourself from stressful situations when possible. Know that you can lick this and then, do it.

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