Table of Contents

(When Life Deals Lemons Make Lemonade)

PREFACE

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Mechanics Of The Brain And Our Nervous System

1.2 Adrenaline – The Double-edged Sword

1.3 Background Of The Global Problem With Stress

2 DEFINING ANXIETY

2.1 Symptoms Of Anxiety

2.2 Diagnosing Anxiety

2.3 Causes Of Anxiety

2.3.1 Your Brain Chemistry

2.3.2 Genetics

2.3.3 Environment

2.3.4 Past Negative Experiences

2.3.5 Illness And Death

2.3.6 Other Factors

2.4 Medical Conditions With Anxiety-Like Symptoms

2.4.1 Heart Attacks

2.4.2 Pulmonary Embolism

2.4.3 Low Blood Sugar

2.4.4 Hypothyroidism

2.4.5 Menopause

2.4.6 Hypertension

3 STRESS RELATED DISORDERS

3.1 Types Of Stress Related Disorders

3.1.1 Phobias And Fears

3.1.2 Panic Disorders

3.1.3 Generalized Anxiety Disorders

3.1.4 Depressive Disorders

3.1.5 Social Anxiety Disorder

3.1.6 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

3.1.7 Schizophrenia

3.1.8 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

3.2 Remedies for Stress Related Disorders

4 SELF-EVALUATION TOOLKIT

5 STRESS RELIEF THERAPIES

5.1 Do You Need Therapy?

5.2 Types Of Therapy For Stress Related Disorders

5.2.1 Cognitive

5.2.2 Behavioral

5.2.3 CBT Or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

5.2.4 Immersion

5.3 Choosing Psychologists

5.4 How To Make Therapy Work For You

5.5 How Long Will You Need Therapy

6 MEDICATIONS

6.1 Do You Need Medications

6.2 Kinds Of Medications

6.2.1 SSRIs- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

6.2.2 MAOIs – Monomine Oxidase Inhibitors

6.2.3 Tri-cyclic Antidepressants – TCAs

6.2.4 Antidepressants

6.2.5 Benzodiazepines

6.2.6 Beta Blockers

6.2.7 Antihistamines

6.2.8 Other Medications

6.3 Problems Of Addiction

6.4 When To Change Medication

6.5 How Long Will You Need Medication

7 ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

7.1 Herbal Medications

7.1.1 Saint John's Wort

7.1.2 Valerian

7.1.3 Passionflower

7.1.4 Chamomile

7.2 Ethnic Traditional Medicine

7.2.1 Acupuncture

7.2.2 Acupressure

7.2.3 Breathing Techniques

7.2.4 Tai Chi

7.2.5 Yoga

7.3 Massage Therapy

7.3.1 Aided Massage Techniques

7.3.2 Shiatsu

7.3.3 Self Massage Techniques

7.4 Aromatherapy

7.5 Meditation

7.6 Power of Sound

7.6.1 Power Of ‘OM’ Or ‘AUM_’

7.6.2 Miracle Of Subliminal Messaging

7.7 Laughter - The Potent Medicine

7.8 Realistic Expectations And Aspirations

7.9 Diet Makeover

7.10 Behavior Modification

7.10.1 Positive Distraction

7.10.2 Rationalization Therapy

7.10.3 Phobia Immersion

8 STRESS DISORDERS IN CHILDREN

8.1 Stress Of Modern Day Society

8.2 Exposure To Rated Movies

8.3 Exposure To The Internet

8.4 Domestic Scene

8.4.1 Parental Conflicts

8.4.2 Divorce

8.4.3 Domestic Violence

8.4.4 Provocative Journalism

8.4.5 Living Conditions

8.4.6 Peer Pressure

8.5 Detecting Stress Disorders In Children

8.5.1 Common Types Of Stress Disorders In Children

8.5.2 GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)

8.5.3 SAD (Separation Anxiety Disorder)

8.5.4 Phobias

8.5.5 PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder)

8.5.6 Panic Disorder

9 APPLYING THE ASETAF METHODOLOGY and BEYOND

9.1 ASETAF Applied In Practice

9.1.1 Real Life Example – Background Information

9.1.2 The “Assess” Phase

9.1.3 The “Strategize” Phase

9.1.4 The “Engage” Phase

9.1.5 The “Test” Phase

9.1.6 The “Activate” Phase

9.1.7 The “Fortify” Phase

9.2 Power Of ASETAF Revealed

9.3 Living A Stress-Cognizant Life

10 TURNING THE TIDE

10.1 Principle Of Contracting Inhibitions

10.2 Principle Of Reciprocating Intentions

10.3 The Original 7 Laws Of The Universe – Applied

10.3.1 Law Of Mentalism

10.3.2 Law Of Correspondence

10.3.3 Law Of Vibration

10.3.4 Law Of Polarity

10.3.5 Law Of Rhythm

10.3.6 Law Of Cause And Effect

10.3.7 Law Of Gender

10.3.8 Aligning With The 7 Laws Of The Universe

10.4 When Life Deals Lemons, Make More Lemonade Quicker

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