Emotions in Harmony

Do you feel as if you are losing the grip on your relationship? As strong as a relationship can be, there will always be some hardships that we will face throughout our romantic life. And when those times come, it's important to understand that not all is lost, in fact, there are a lot of things that you can do to improve or even save a relationship as long as this goal is shared by the participants.

And although there are many things to do to achieve this goal, in the heat of the situation, not many people know exactly what to do. This is why we have decided to create this episode, filled with information that will help you out when you feel like your relationship has run into a bump.

In this special episode, Dr. Carmen, and her husband Vince, talk about the small things and actions that can save your relationship when you need it the most, they talk about what science and Dr. Carmen's experience with couples therapy say about the steps couples should follow to maintain a harmonious, happy and loving life.

Of course, like with many things in life, all kind of relationships need some effort, attention and kindness to thrive, so when trying out the recommendations that we bring you today, remember to be compassionate with one another and to keep in mind the end goal of the process.

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In prior episodes like "Identify Your Anxiety" and "Do I have Anxiety?", we have talked more in-depth about what anxiety is, and I recommend you go check them out after listening to this episode if you want to complete the information you will receive today, however, in this episode, we'll be talking not only about what anxiety is but also how to reduce it.

We can define anxiety as difficulty to breathe, accompanied by feelings of discomfort and fear of losing control, be it in your personal or professional life.

Anxiety is a stress-related disorder, and even though some levels of stress are a normal response from our body to frightful or shocking situations when you start experiencing continuous stress symptoms in your everyday life which hinder your activities and tasks, then it is the right moment to start considering having anxiety.

Now that you have this definition in your head, I'm sure you could think of a few very stressful situations that could lead to experiencing anxiety.

Anxiety can be caused by multiple reasons, and many factors can contribute to it, making it worse over time. However, there are many ways you can reduce the effects that anxiety can have both on your body and mind, and sometimes, it can be even simpler than you may think.

*We recommend checking out our episodes "How do you Calm Anxiety?" and "Will my Anxiety Ever go Away?" if you would like to get some answers to the most common questions regarding anxiety.

Related episodes:

• https://emotionsinharmony.org/2020/11/07/do-i-have-anxiety/
• https://emotionsinharmony.org/2022/07/09/how-do-you-calm-anxiety/
• https://emotionsinharmony.org/2022/03/11/will-my-anxiety-ever-go-away/
• https://emotionsinharmony.org/2019/02/08/identify-your-anxiety/

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In prior episodes like "Identify Your Anxiety" and "Do I have Anxiety?", we have talked more in-depth about what anxiety is, and I recommend you go check them out after listening to this episode if you want to complete the information you will receive today, however, in this episode, we'll be talking not only about what anxiety is but also about what causes it.

We can define anxiety as a difficulty to breathe, accompanied by feelings of discomfort and fear of losing control, be it in your personal or professional life. Anxiety is a stress-related disorder, and even though some levels of stress are a normal response from our body to frightful or shocking situations when you start experiencing continuous stress symptoms in your everyday life which hinder your activities and tasks, then it is the right moment to start considering having anxiety.

Now that you have this definition in your head, I'm sure you could think of a few very stressful situations that could lead to experiencing anxiety.

Anxiety can be caused by multiple reasons, and many factors can contribute to it, making it worse over time. However, sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint the exact reason for what is causing it, this is why today I want to share with you six possible causes of anxiety disorders, and some recommendations to work on them.

*We recommend checking out our episodes "How do you Calm Anxiety?" and "Will my Anxiety Ever go Away?" if you would like to get some answers to the most common questions regarding anxiety.

Mentioned episodes:

• Do I Have Anxiety? https://emotionsinharmony.org/2020/11/07/do-i-have-anxiety/
• How do you Calm Anxiety? https://emotionsinharmony.org/2022/07/09/how-do-you-calm-anxiety/
• Will my Anxiety Ever go Away? https://emotionsinharmony.org/2022/03/11/will-my-anxiety-ever-go-away/
• Identify Your Anxiety https://emotionsinharmony.org/2019/02/08/identify-your-anxiety/

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Have you ever wondered why some victims of sexual abuse keep silent?

The worldwide percentage of people who have suffered sexual abuse is so high that you may know at least one person who has suffered from some kind of abuse, so you must learn accurate information about these awful situations to address this topic the right way.

In this episode, Dr. Carmen Román chats with Dr. Nazanin Moali about why some victims of abuse decide to keep it a secret and what are the reasons In addition, they will talk about different beliefs people have about sexual abuse and tell us if they are valid.

Dr. Carmen Roman is a dedicated clinical psychologist who helps parents, families, and community leaders who have suffered from trauma, anxiety, or stress to managing their emotions, and guides them to a harmonious life.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Emotional barriers of an abused person
• Why do victims keep silent for so many years?
• What is true and what is false about sexual abuse
• Beliefs about abuse
• Ways victims can protect themselves

Connect with Dr. Nazanin Moali Website http://www.sexologypodcast.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast/

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Do you find it difficult to control your anxiety?

Experiencing high peaks of anxiety can be highly uncomfortable, it could hinder your activities and have you feeling exhausted by all worrying and overthinking.

This may be caused by the alteration of chemicals in your body or your nervous system trying to adjust to your mental state. Although this is not your fault, you can do a lot to alleviate your symptoms.

In this episode, Dr. Carmen will tell us how to calm anxiety with some simple and quick breathing exercises, and will also explain the difference between what is considered "normal" anxiety and anxiety disorders

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"Am I depressed or just sad?" "Is depressed the same thing as sad?" "How do I know if I have depression?"

If you have tried to Google these past three questions, then this episode is for you. Depression and "normal sadness" can be very similar in plain sight, however, when you observe them closely, you will notice that the differences can be huge.

Depression is characterized by continuous feelings of sadness, hopelessness, irritability, having no motivation or interest in things, constantly not feeling in the mood to do things we used to love, difficulty making decisions, and not being able to perform tasks that we usually do on or daily basis.

These symptoms are not necessarily limited only to being psychological but, depression can also manifest physical symptoms such as moving or speaking more slowly than usual, changes in appetite and even weight, unexplained aches, and pains, and lack of energy, in women the menstrual cycle could change, insomnia.

But the thing is, that some symptoms of depression can also be present when it comes to "normal sadness". So how can we differentiate them?

In this episode, Dr. Carmen will walk us through the differences between depression and sadness, how depression affects your brain and body, and what kind of treatments are available to help you or any of your loved ones to recover.

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Could you be depressed or are you just feeling sad?

Sadness is a normal part of life, and everybody experiences this emotion in multiple stages of their life.

However, nowadays, the term "depression" can be heard throughout society and social media as a common synonym for being sad. The common use of this term has made some people believe the misconception that depression is something that can come and go quickly and that people can get over it in the span of a few days.

It is extremely important to understand that there are differences between being sad because of a difficult situation or traumatic event that we have been through for a short period of time and depression symptoms.

Depression is characterized by continuous feelings of sadness, hopelessness, irritability, having no motivation or interest in things, constantly not feeling in the mood to do things we used to love, difficulty making decisions, and not being able to perform tasks that we usually do on or daily basis.

The depression symptoms are not necessarily limited only to psychological symptoms but physical symptoms such as moving or speaking more slowly than usual, changes in appetite and even weight, unexplained aches, and pains, and lack of energy, in women the menstrual cycle could change, insomnia.

But the thing is, that some symptoms of depression can also be present when it comes to "normal sadness". So how can we differentiate them?

In this episode, Dr. Carmen talks about how we can differentiate depression from sadness, walking us through the symptoms of depression and giving us a thorough explanation of how it is diagnosed.

As this is a long topic, we have divided this episode into two parts, so stay tuned for part two!

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Are you one of those people that gets extremely annoyed when the sound of someone chewing with their mouth open hits your ears?

This phenomenon is characterized as misophonia, a disorder that can cause a fight or flight reaction from certain individuals when they hear some every day sounds like, other people breathing, chewing, or yawning.

It has been identified that these sounds can cause worse than just a little discomfort for some people, leading to times of isolation and avoidance of social interactions in order to avoid these trigger sounds.

So how can you know if you are suffering from such a disorder? Well, it's not enough to just get a bit annoyed at some sounds.

Join Dr. Carmen today for a very interesting and unusual topic!

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Exercise and sports can be a great way to de-stress and can do wonders to our body, but what is the limit of practicing a sport, and what should we do when we or one of our kids is experiencing anxiety related to sports?

Sports psychology is a discipline that concentrates on goal setting, the mental aspects of sports, and maximizing the athlete's optimal performance in general.

Using techniques such as imagery and self-talk, spots psychologists help athletes improve not only their performance on the field but also their mental health.

Although it may sound as if this specific psychological field helps professional athletes only, that could not be farther from the truth. Sports psychologists are there to help any individual that would wish to improve their body by using sports or regular exercise routines.

From kids who like to play football to professional athletes, these professionals are ready to help you integrate your new hobby into your life with ease and in the healthiest way possible.

In this episode, we are happy to bring Edward Darrah, a licensed professional counselor that has been working in this field since 2015, who will tell us more about what exactly is sports psychology and how it can influence sports success. He also will give us some insight on how to handle anxiety when it comes to sports and performance, and how can parents help their kids to maintain good mental health when they practice a sport.

Edward Darrah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Edward holds board certifications in counseling, School Counseling, and TeleMental Health. Edward founded the "Edward Darrah Counseling & Athlete Wellness" Consulting in 2015, where he provides mental health and sports performance services within the greater Philadelphia area. Since 2018, Edward has been a full-time staff member within Temple University Athletics, serving as the Director for Student-Athlete Mental Health. Edward is also listed on the USOPC Mental Health Registry. Edward co-authored The Metacognitive Student in April 2021. Additionally, Edward co-founded the healthcare startup Flourish Healthcare in 2020.

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What you'll learn:

• What is sports psychology?
• How does psychology influence sports success?
• What is the most important aspect when an athlete is going to compete?
• How should athletes handle anxiety?

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• https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwarddarrah
• https://twitter.com/edwardpdarrah
• https://www.facebook.com/darrahcounseling

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Could you be having trauma-related symptoms without knowing it?

Viewed as an emotional response to a distressing experience, trauma can develop from many negative life experiences, and few people can go through life without experiencing trauma to a degree.

And although trauma can, and will most likely develop after events like sexual abuse, military experiences, and physical violence, it is important to also note that some other situations that are socially seemed as mild or normal parts of life such as losing a loved one, experiencing a car accident (Fatal or not), or even divorces or the loss of a parent as a kid can also be a trigger for trauma.

Today we'll be talking about what trauma is, and how some people suffer from symptoms and sequel effects of trauma without realizing it. Thus, without the proper treatment.

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