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POPSStudy: Zen Meditation Really Does Clear the Mind Zen meditation discourages mental withdrawal from the world and dreaminess, and instead asks one to keep fully aware with a vigilant attitude. Typically one focuses on breathing and posture and aims to dismiss thoughts as they arise. Brain scans now show that Zen training leads to different activity in a set of brain regions known as the "default network," which is linked with spontaneous bursts of thought and wandering minds.
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POPSSwitching it up: How memory deals with a change in plans The answer is "both," according to researchers at The Johns Hopkins University, who have learned that two different areas of the brain are responsible for the way human beings handle complex sets of "if-then" rules. "This discovery may eventually lead to enhanced understanding of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit disorder, all conditions in which a person's ability to remember and change such rules is impaired," "This indicates that different parts of our brains store different kinds of memories and information," Courtney said. That, she said, "provides clues about how the human brain accomplishes complex, goal-directed behaviors that require remembering and changing abstract rules, an ability that is disrupted in many mental illnesses."
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POPSAre We the Face of OCD? Some of us clippers can probably relate to this disorder, although it shouldn't be taken lightly. People with this problem suffer, as well as their families who watch helplessly.
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POPSPsychology Stuff Some very interesting surveys here. The fake smile quiz was particularly fun (I got 16/20 right).
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POPSOCD Help Part 2: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Self Help
Can people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder cure themselves of their behavior? In this free podcast, radio counselor Roy Masters explores the possibility of overcoming all the effects of OCD. This is Part 2 in a podcast series on "OCD Help." Part 1 can be found at http://roymasters.blogspot.com. Chris has been dealing with OCD for over 10 years. Roy explains that obsessive compulsive behavior and thoughts are usually preceded by depression and guilt. OCD, in effect, is a form of psychological projection. While some people project their guilt onto other people, those suffering from OCD project guilt onto an idea that can then be obsessed over. By getting resentfully tied up with this idea or repetitive action, the obsessive compulsive mind is distracted away from the pain that guilt causes their conscience. Would you like to discover true self help, and be free of your obsessive compulsive thoughts for good? Listen to this podcast!
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POPSOCD Help Part 1: The Cause of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Clip from episode: K4533) This podcast is brought to you by the Foundation of Human Understanding: http://www.fhu.com Do you suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder or any other compulsive behavior? Are you looking for a way to resolve the symptoms of OCD without the use of pharmaceutical drugs? Do you know what causes your compulsive thoughts and habits to repeat in an endless loop? In this free podcast episode, Chris has been suffering with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, (also referred to as OCD) for the last ten years. He has an intense fear of getting blood or other bodily fluid on him that could lead him to being wrongly accused of rape or murder. Radio host Roy Masters shows how understanding the causes of OCD, is the key to overcoming its debilitating grip. The cause and prolonging of all OCD is resentment. Getting upset with an action or thought can often times cause your brain to repeat it.
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POPSELECTRODES IN THE BRAIN...hope for severe depression Sounds so much better then 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo Nest'. I love progress. To read the full article: http://www.everydayhealth.com/publicsite/ShowArticle.aspx?IsP=news/614/news614847.xml&dp=2008/04/28&q1=&cen=&xid=nl_EverydayHealthEmotionalHealth_20080430
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POPSAnimal hoarding:An expert illuminates the psychology behind this behavior Hoarders often have major dysfunction in work, social and daily activities, reduced awareness of surroundings, and impaired ability to form close relationships with people. Contrary to what we originally thought, animal hoarding does not seem to be strongly associated with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and it is not yet defined as an independent psychological condition. Clinical evaluations indicate that it is often associated with a wide variety of psychological disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
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POPS NO 'SPECIAL' PEOPLE' The joke 'the lunatics have taken over the asylum" is no longer funny. It is good to see people thinking for themselves.
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POPSObsessive Compulsive Disorder: brain research Potentially a contribution to understanding brain disorders. I very much like the scientists' scientific caveats, their 'mays' and 'appears to be"s. Correlation studies need to be contextualised in conceptual mapping.
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POPSPinpoint ACC From the Scalp? Nyyeee! However, it's not at all clear that ERN reflects conflict-monitoring (Carbonnell & Falkenstein, 2006). Liberals showed larger ERN waves than conservatives when mistakenly responding on No-Go trials. However, so do individuals with clinical diagnoses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (Gehring et al., 2000) or major depressive disorder (Chiu & Deldin, 2007).
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POPSPop That Bubblewrap ! For those of you with obsessive compulsive disorder who just can't let go of the bubble wrap at the end of the day. This one is for you :)
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POPSGluten, the hidden poison Gluen is increasingly added to food for no obvious reason, yet it is a dangerous poison to many people, and in added quantities probably to many who otherwise would be tolerant. You will find it added to many foods to improve its texture with no regard to its harmful effects.
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POPSLove Is Blind Other hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin, kick in later and appear to be crucial for forming long-term partnerships. Couples who have been together for several years show increased brain activity associated with these chemicals, when they look at pictures of their partner. Oxytocin is produced when couples have sex and touch, kiss and massage each other - the hormone makes us more trusting, helps overcome "social fear" and is important for bonding. Brain scans of people in love show that the old adage "love is blind" really is true. While the dopamine reward areas are excited in love, regions linked with negative emotions and critical social judgement switch off.
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POPSJunk Filled House Condemned By Town I posted about this woman a couple days ago when she caused a car accident. Her car was filled to the roof with trash. She had so much trash, that garbage slid under the gas pedal and caused an accident. If you look under my profile for Garbage Causes Car Accident Clip, there is a picture of the car as well.
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