National Psychotherapy Day 2024 is on Wednesday, September 25, 2024: I have a compulsive overeating disorder what places are there by ohio where I can seek help?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 is National Psychotherapy Day 2024. My Purple Dreams: National Psychotherapy Day National Psychotherapy Day

There's a national referral line through the National Eating Disorder Association (above link) and they could refer you to some place in Ohio (either by calling or there is an online referral link too). You can also try psychotherapy.

Today is not a really good day... I missed school because I am feeling really depressed. Help? I'm 13.. :/?

Self-destructive/self-defeating behavior may also be a subconscious (not something one recognizes as a motivator) means of drawing the attention of others, so that they can provide help. It is more effective to directly seek help from a properly qualified counselor. A psychotherapist cannot provide a cure, they can only provide guidance toward techniques that have worked for others, and some treatment relies on changing behavior.

Behavior comes down to habit, change your habits to change yourself. Thinking positively about one’s self and doing what needs to be done (particularly when it is hard to do) can go a long way, and thinking positive thoughts is more effective than trying to suppress negative thoughts. “Conscious parts of the brain train other parts of the neural machinery, establishing goals and allocating resources” (Eagleman, “Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain”). Establishing a habit to replace a habit that is the result of many years of practice is very difficult, particularly if it involves behavior that has become a character trait. If you start slow and gradually increase you will have a better chance of making it a habit. Of course, it will take 3 weeks or more to establish a replacement habit, and longer if it involves a firmly entrenched trait. One must commit to doing something they find difficult to do, and make gradual steps toward a goal (the psych concept of successive approximation).

All mental and physical processes are electro-bio-chemical in nature. And, depression can be triggered by defective assimilation of sugar. One should not underestimate the effects of proper diet (minimal sugar and saturated fat, avoiding processed and refined foods and soft drinks, minimal fast food; seek out vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, seeds, nuts, a small amount of whole grains, deep sea fish, poultry, and an occasional small amount of lean meat; but treat yourself occasionally), avoiding drugs (legal and illegal) and alcohol, and adequate sleep (consistent each day and preferably more than 7 hours , but note that excessive sleep can have negative effects), which are essential for optimal physical and mental functioning. Depression and schizophrenia are associated with low levels of omega-3 fats, and a high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats. And, meditation has been proven to reduce stress (many books are available). The American Journal of Physiology (Sep 2011) explained how exercise improves memory, treats depression, and makes people feel better. Also, self-absorption can be associated with some level of depression.

Guided imagery is a common technique in improving athletic performance and in cancer treatment, among other things. It involves mentally picturing a specific image or goal and imagining oneself achieving that goal. Those with cancer are taught to imagine their bodies fighting cancer cells and athletes are taught to see themselves executing their stressful behavior with proper form. In this case, one could imagine the creation of new neural connections and weakening of old neural connections (or both). Guided imagery:

“A Johns Hopkins University of research suggests that about 30 minutes of meditation daily may improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, without medication.” ()

“APA urges psychotherapy as depression treatment before pills”

Depression self-help: ;

WebMD depression health check:

National Mental Health Association Hotline

800-969-NMHA (6642)

American Psychological Association therapist locator:

American Mental Health Counselors Association, Public Resources:

Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.

John W. Gardner

No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.

Buddha

A man is but the product of his thoughts, what he thinks, he becomes.

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.

Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 161-180)

I am mentally disabled and don't know what to do for my B-Day?

Here is just a little brainstorm I can come up with:

~Ask for a certificate to Un-Bridled. What is it? An Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program....and what's that? How I tend to describe it--in a strictly lovingly way, of course!--is participating in an activity with horses, and then talking about it, revealing a "deep hidden meaning" that applies to your life. If you love animals, then you might want to check out their website:

*Note: I do not have personal experience with Un-Bridled, but it is an EAGALA-certified facility located in Palm City, FL, so I figured it sounded relevent & I trust EAGALA ;)

~A donation to the Cat Rescue made in Your Name.

~A two-day trip down to a fun town with attractions such as a national dog show competition, a safari park, Seaworld (you don't have to go in the water to have fun there!!), etc...make sure that the hotel is dog-friendly so your canine companions can come along!

~The Golden Filly~