PTSD in Military Veterans: Causes, Symptoms, and Steps to Recovery
For all too many veterans, returning from military service means coping with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You may be having a hard time readjusting to life out of the military. Or you may constantly be feeling on edge, emotionally numb and disconnected, or close to panicking or exploding. But no matter how long the V.A. wait times, or how isolated or emotionally cut off from others you feel, it’s important to know that you’re not alone and there are plen
Parenting kiddos with ADHD
The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can present parents with many challenges. Kids with ADHD “often lose track of their things, have difficulty staying on top of homework and seem generally scattered when attending to chores or assigned tasks,” says George Kapalka, Ph.D, clinical and school psychologist and author of three books on ADHD, including Parenting Your Out-of-Control Child: An Effective, Easy-to-use Program for Teaching Self-Control. Impu
Soothing games to unwind
Many of the games we play to relax actually have a tendency to peak our stress levels. Game where you have to beat the clock to achieve a goal before you "die" or search for enemies before you are "attacked" simulate the hypervigilance and pressure we experience in our daily lives. Here's an alternative. This game is purely for relaxation and anti-anxiety. Take some time to gaze at the stars. Play game by clicking here
