tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66082109368817837452024-03-12T21:49:50.150-07:00Stuart MacFarlane Psychotherapist Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859660624046245844noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608210936881783745.post-80364723910960748172017-04-25T10:20:00.001-07:002017-04-25T10:20:19.046-07:00What is Bipolar Depression?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),
the average onset of bipolar disorder is 25 years old; however, it can appear
at any age. Additionally, every year almost three percent of the population in
the United States in diagnosed with bipolar disorder, of which almost 83% is
classified as severe. </div>
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When diagnosing bipolar disorder, it is important to not be
misdiagnosed with <span style="background: white; color: #353535; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">schizophrenia, as is sometimes the
case with individuals who have psychotic symptoms. To be diagnosed with bipolar
disorder, an individual may appear to have distinct manic or depressed states
or experiencing mixed episodes simultaneously or in rapid sequence. Other
symptoms include hallucinations or delusions and the psychotic symptoms mirror
the individual’s mood. The individual may also feel depressed and hopeless or
helpless and unable to perform normal, everyday tasks.</span></div>
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<a href="http://stuartmacfarlanepsychotherapist.org/about/"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Stuart MacFarlane, a
psychotherapist</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #333333; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> notes there are several factors which contribute to bipolar
disorder. These factors include:</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #353535; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="background: white; color: #353535; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Genetics</span></li>
<li><span style="background: white; color: #353535; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Stress</span></li>
<li><span style="background: white; color: #353535; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Brain structure</span></li>
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<span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Once an individual is diagnosed with bipolar
disorder, MacFarlane states the bipolar disorder will be categorized in one of
four ways:</span></div>
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<li><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bipolar I Disorder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bipolar II Disorder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Cyclothymic Disorder or
Cyclothymia</span></li>
<li><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bipolar Disorder "other
specified" and "unspecified" </span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></li>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">After diagnosis, an individual can be treated in one or more ways.
Treatment could include medication, psychotherapy with a therapist such as
Stuart MacFarlane, electroconvulsive therapy, <span style="background: white;">self-management
strategies and education, or through meditation, faith and prayer. Having a way
of coping with bipolar disorder will be beneficial as many times, individuals
will also experience anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and substance abuse
issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">MacFarlane also notes that if at any time you
start to experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, you should seek a
professional’s help. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859660624046245844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608210936881783745.post-61649849308924513492016-10-21T08:26:00.000-07:002016-10-21T08:26:46.052-07:00Facts About Anxiety That You May Not Know <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">While it's normal and functional to feel anxious in
challenging situations, such as a first date or job interview, anxiety poses a
problem when the endless baseless worrying and obsessive thoughts take over
your life. If you suffer from anxiety, or know someone who does, then you know
how overwhelming and burdensome the condition can be. Whether or not you're
familiar with anxiety, here are some interesting facts about the mental illness
that you may not know. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Anxiety
is among the most common mental illnesses in the UK</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">If you suffer from anxiety, know that you are not alone. In
fact, anxiety disorders are one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses
in the UK. A survey covering Great
Britain found 1 in 6 adults had experienced some form of "neurotic health
problem" in the previous week, with the most common being anxiety and
depressive disorders. Research has also found more than 1 in 10 people are
likely to suffer from a disabling anxiety disorder at some stage in their life,
and about 13% of the adult population will develop a phobia at some time point
(</span><a href="https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/our-services/anxiety-information/frequently-asked-questions/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Source</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">). </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">More
women have anxiety than men</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">While
anxiety affects both men and women, most anxiety is more common in women. In
England, women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with anxiety
disorders (<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-anxiety">Source</a>). According
to the <a href="https://www.adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics">Anxiety
and Depression Association of America</a>, women in the U.S. are twice as likely
as men to have generalized anxiety disorder (GED), panic disorder, and specific
phobias.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>It's not all mental </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anxiety
doesn't just mess with your thoughts; it presents a number of physical symptoms
too. Those who suffer from anxiety may experience headaches, fatigue, insomnia,
tremors, muscle tension, dizziness or upset stomach. Often times, anxiety
patients mistake their physical anxiety symptoms for a medical illness. <b> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Many
anxiety sufferers don't seek treatment </span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">While anxiety disorders can be treated with medication
and/or psychotherapy, many sufferers don't seek treatment. It's estimated that
only one-third receive treatment for their anxiety.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Anxiety
can be caused by life events and genetics</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Some patients are surprised to find out they have anxiety
when they haven't suffered a traumatic or stressful life event. </span><a href="http://stuartmacfarlanepsychotherapist.com/about/"><span style="line-height: 115%;">According
to Stuart MacFarlane, a leading psychotherapist</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">,
anxiety disorders are can arise from a variety of risk factors, including brain
chemistry, genetics, and trauma. </span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859660624046245844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608210936881783745.post-83631577547489011642016-10-19T09:13:00.000-07:002016-10-19T09:15:09.958-07:00Insomnia and Workplace Productivity<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Many people suffer from insomnia, a sleep disorder involving
difficulty falling or staying asleep. People with insomnia often wake up too
early in the morning and/or feel tired upon waking. Getting a good night's
sleep is crucial to your health; lack of sleep can hinder your mood, ability to
concentrate, and memory, as well as increase your risk for disease. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20110831/about-1-in-4-us-workers-has-insomnia#1"><span style="line-height: 115%;">According
to a nationwide survey</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">, approximately 1 in 4 workers in
the United States has insomnia. With decreased concentration and focus and
increased sluggishness and fatigue, insomnia costs U.S. employers a staggering
$63 billion in lost productivity annually.
While most insomniacs won't skip work due to poor sleep, the study found
insomnia is responsible for 252 million lost days of productivity every year.
This means every sleep-deprived worker sees eight days of lost
productivity. </span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">23% of workers are sleep deprived because of insomnia</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Only 14% of seniors have insomnia </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">27% of women have insomnia, compared to 20% of men</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Employers lose $2,300 each year for every worker with
insomnia</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The situation in the UK may be even worse. One study (</span><a href="http://www.mentalhealthy.co.uk/news/835-insomnia-leading-cause-of-lost-productivity.html"><span style="line-height: 115%;">http://www.mentalhealthy.co.uk/news/835-insomnia-leading-cause-of-lost-productivity.html</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">),
found that: i</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">nsomnia is costing the average worker 11.3 days, or
approximately £1,400 in lost productivity every year. This equates to
billions for the nation as a whole.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">It's clear that sleep-deprivation is a big problem among
workers. </span><a href="https://twitter.com/stumacfarlane1"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Stuart
MacFarlane, a psychotherapist and Jungian analyst</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;">,
suggests workers try psychotherapy to overcome their sleep troubles. While
there are many forms of psychotherapy, it generally involves talking to a
therapist to gain a better understanding of yourself to change and overcome
your problems. With psychotherapy, insomniacs can discover the cause of their
sleep problems, whether it be a pre-existing health condition or behavioral
factors, and make the necessary lifestyle changes to overcome insomnia.</span></span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859660624046245844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608210936881783745.post-53384107444068339522016-05-31T09:39:00.000-07:002016-05-31T09:39:30.520-07:00Mental Health 101: Signs Of Depression To Recognize<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Everyone experiences a wide range
of emotions on a daily basis and we all can feel sad or 'blue' from time to
time. However, if the feelings of despair and emptiness have taken over your
life and won't go away on their own, you might have depression. Depression can
manifest itself a number of ways and it tends to make every day functions more
difficult and less enjoyable. With that said, no matter how sad or hopeless you
may feel, you can conquer depression to feel better. Let's go over the signs,
symptoms, causes and treatment options so you can have a better understanding
of it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What Is Depression?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">According to </span><a href="http://stuartmacfarlanepsychotherapist.net/"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stuart MacFarlane, an experienced psychotherapist</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, depression is an illness that
impacts the brain, which can negatively affect the way an individual feels,
thinks and behaves. It typically causes severe feelings of sadness and a loss
of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Depression can lead to a
variety of physical and emotional problems that can lower the person's ability
to function at work, at home and in social environments. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What Are The Signs & Symptom?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Depression can vary from person
to person but there are a few common and recognizable signs. Some signs and
symptoms include:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Feelings of hopelessness,
helplessness and sadness.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">No longer interested in
activities that were once enjoyable – hobbies, social activities, games, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Trouble concentrating, focusing
or making decisions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Body aches</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Change in sleep habits –
experiencing insomnia or oversleeping</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Change in eating habits –
significant weight gain or weight loss</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Feeling fatigued, sluggish or
having no energy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Erratic escapist behaviors like
alcohol/drug abuse, gambling, shopping sprees, diving dangerously, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Feeling angry, irritable,
short-tempered</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What Are Treatment Options?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When someone is depressed, it's
important that they seek professional help because it's a mental illness that's
extremely hard to treat alone. A doctor or psychologist may use a combination
of treatments that may include:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Anti-depressant medication</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Psychotherapy or cognitive
behavioral therapy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Lifestyle changes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Exercise routine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">And other treatment options</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The majority of depressed
individuals who seek treatment often see vast improvements, which is why it's
extremely important to get help. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859660624046245844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608210936881783745.post-56567425545564008942015-12-22T07:30:00.001-08:002015-12-22T07:52:37.853-08:00Getting To Know The Psychotherapist Stuart MacFarlane<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 51.75pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Stuart
MacFarlane is a psychotherapist based in London, England and has over 30 years
of experience in the field of psychology. His mental health services includes
the treatment of depression, anxiety, grief counseling, relationship counseling,
bipolar disorder, alcohol and drug addiction and others. With that said, he has
help hundreds, if not thousands, of patients overcome their psychological
dilemmas through psychotherapy and Jungian analysis..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The Beginning<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">MacFarlane
is originally from Sydney, Australia and left in the early 1970s to head off to
school at Yoga-Vedanta Forest University in Rishikesh, India where he studied
philosophy and Advaita Vedanta. After he completed his studies, MacFarlane returned
to Australia where he was inspired to train as a bereavement counselor and
psychotherapist. In 1984, his private practice opened and he began accepting
patients through referrals. During this time, MacFarlane started to
professionally train with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D, and quickly became the
head of her organization in Australia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">While
working with Kubler-Ross, MacFarlane met a renowned Jungian Analyst by the name
of Gregg M. Furth who significantly impacted his career. MacFarlane undertook
work with Furth by organizing workshops throughout New Zealand and Australia.
This ultimately lead MacFarlane to London where he began studying Jungian
Analytical Psychology at the Guild of Analytical Psychology (GAP).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Jungian
analysis was a concept researched by Carl Jung that has a theory based on
balance through harmonizing the unconscious mind and the conscious mind. It is
a branch of psychology that focuses on open dialog between the psychotherapist
and the patient, with particular emphasis on dream analysis. At any rate, as
soon as MacFarlane graduated from GAP, he opened another private practice in
London. While he spent time treating patients, he also held training sessions
for psychotherapy students and would facilitate many workshops. Currently, the </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><a href="http://stuartmacfarlaneanalyst.com/">psychotherapist Stuart MacFarlane</a></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><a href="http://stuartmacfarlaneanalyst.com/"> </a>continues to study new
developments in psychology and still resides in London. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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