by James Robbins, M.A., LPC I used to want to punch people like me. I never trusted vegetarians, and vegans–people who don’t eat meat, fish, eggs or dairy–were obviously idiots. Even driving by a vegetarian restaurant I’d feel a little superior. I might have my own issues in life, but at least I knew enough […]
Irritability, Edginess and Depression
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When you think of depression, you likely think of sadness. You may imagine someone struggling to get out of bed, or slumped teary-eyed in front of the TV. And yes, depression does manifest in such symptoms for many people. However, irritability, edginess and explosive anger are also common signs […]
Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness
Dallas Whole Life Counseling is offering a FREE introductory meditation and mindfulness session with Jon Johnston. Why Should I Meditate? Meditation has many benefits: Reduces anxiety, panic, and stress Alleviates depression Lowers blood pressure Addresses anger issues Reduces headaches and chronic pain Improves focus and follow-‐through What is Mindfulness? “Mindfulness means paying attention in a […]
Is Anger Healthy? That depends on the type of anger.
Mar 13, 2015 Being mad is a healthy, natural biological reaction. It’s a simple thing, a kind of potential energy that can be pointed in a productive direction. Eckhart Tolle compares it to two ducks disputing territory. They angrily flap their wings at one another for a moment, but then it’s done and they get […]
Why Rush Hour Traffic Makes You Fat
You’ve probably heard the expression, “Holding on to anger is like drinking a cup of poison and expecting the other person to die.” By that same token, Holding on to stress is like eating a bacon-cheeseburger with a side of donuts and waiting on cardiovascular disease. Fight or Flight In our distant evolutionary past, we […]
