Dr Elaine Ryan
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Anger Management: Regulating Emotions and Managing Stress
Introduction Anger is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, for some people, anger can be a problem that interferes with their lives. If you find that you are often angry and that your anger is causing problems in your relationships, at work, or in other areas of your life,…
Slow down and breathe
Why are therapists, psychologists, and every sort of coach and trainer always discussing the benefits of slow, deep, controlled and regular breathing? What are they on about? Some answers are simple and entirely obvious—others—not so much. Of course, we need to breathe. Our bodies rely on a steady intake of oxygen and the expulsion of…
How to control bad thoughts
Hello,I am 21 year old girl. I have had OCD and panic attacks for a long time, but I have learned to live with and control them until now.Recently, I started thinking about what life is, how we live it, why we are doing exactly this or that, what is the meaning and so on.…
Repay the good behaviour, not the bad
I saw a post on Facebook this morning which said I always say you’re welcome really loud when people don’t say thank you. And a comment agreeing with the statement, saying yes, I hate it when people are rude. Are you not being rude yourself by saying you’re welcome loudly? Let me explain my point…
Panic attack treatments
Panic attacks are an extremely frightening experience; I know this from personal experience, and the sooner you start treatment, the sooner you recover. Before I start talking about treatments, you must have a thorough understanding of panic attacks themselves. If you haven’t already done so, I recommend reading my guide, which covers everything you need…
What are the long-term effects of panic attacks?
Experiencing repeated panic attacks over a long period drains you physically and emotionally and can significantly negatively impact your work and social life. My personal experience meant I had to come out of my job for a few months to recover, but in hindsight, my work was negatively affected before I took time off. In…
