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Ideasthesia. Example of associations between graphemes and colors that are described more accurately as ideasthesia than as synesthesia Examples and evidence[edit] A common example of ideasthesia is the association between graphemes and colors, usually referred to as grapheme-color synesthesia. Here, letters of the alphabet are associated with vivid experiences of color. Studies have indicated that the perceived color is context-dependent and is determined by the extracted meaning of a stimulus. For example, an ambiguous stimulus '5' that can be interpreted either as 'S' or '5' will have the color associated with 'S' or with '5', depending on the context in which it is presented.

Evidence for grapheme-color ideasthesia comes also from the finding that colors can be flexibly associated to graphemes, as new meanings become assigned to those graphemes. In another study, synesthetes were prompted to form novel synesthetic associations to graphemes never seen before. Ideasthesia in normal perception[edit] Acupressure - the Official Website for Acupressure Points. Charts for Acupuncture and Acupressure. Meridian Charts. Reading Tips for ADHD Adults: Learn to Focus and Comprehend While Reading | ADDitude - Treating Adult ADD Blog. How Changing Your Reading Habits Can Transform Your Health. My favorite book is War and Peace. And I know what you're thinking: "Oh, another writer wanting people to think he’s all intellectual and highbrow. " But it really is my favorite book, only not because it has 1,500 pages of unforgettable characters or a generational plot that is more compelling than that of any other book I’ve read.

It’s because right before I started reading it, my life was in a rut. I had recently been passed over for a promotion at Apple and I had just been rejected by a graduate school I applied to. This double whammy left me doubting myself, my abilities, and my future. Two months later, I finished the book and immediately knew I had a new "favorite. " But according to Dr Josie Billington, deputy director of the Centre for Research into Reading at the University of Liverpool, my experience wasn’t so odd. And those possible avenues of action don’t have to mimic those in the book. Advertisement The Physical and Societal Benefits of Reading Billington agrees. 1. 2. 3. 4. This Is The Main Reason Humans Crave Orgasms. “The pleasure of living and the pleasure of the orgasm are identical.

Extreme orgasm anxiety forms the basis of the general fear of life.” ~Wilhelm Reich Orgasms have been cherished, misunderstood, feared and indulged throughout the ages. Let’s first understand the history of orgasms, because the word itself carries with it a promise of fulfillment. The History of Orgasm The word orgasm originates from two Greek words: Orgasmos, meaning to grow ripe, swell and be lustful, and Orgemeaning impulse. It also has origins in the Sanskrit word urj – meaning power, nourishment and strength. Sex and pleasure were once free and equal. As civilizations became more sophisticated about reproduction and, sadly, property rights, orgasms and who gives, receives and enjoys them, became increasingly regulated. In the West particularly, the female orgasm has been a mystery to the mostly patriarchal power structure.

Furthermore, it was seen as a threat to the advancement of social development. Time stops. Bio: What Your Favorite Music Says About Your ‘Brain Type’ Before returning to academia for a Ph.D., Angus Hildreth spent a decade in the corporate world as a consultant and manager. "I had the great privilege early in my career to be exposed to very powerful individuals, executives of a multi-billion dollar organization," he says. Hildreth would sit in rooms and watch these executives, each essentially the CEO of his own unit, as they planned the future of the 150,000-person company.

"Perhaps naively, I assumed that you put the most capable, most effective people, who day-to-day make decisions that drive their organizations to success—you put all of these guys in the same room and you get this platonic idea of leadership," he says. "And I was, uh"—he pauses to laugh—"surprised, if you like, by how much these teams struggled to reach decisions. " They bickered, they withheld information, they digressed. Hildreth had some ideas why, which led him to think about researching the topic.

An all-star team may never shine Is it all about coordination? What to Do When You Feel Like You're Failing (+ Free Worksheet) - Embracing Simple. Do you ever struggle with feeling like you are failing miserably at everything you do? Like no matter how much effort you put forth, you are still falling short in every area of your life? Maybe you’re having thoughts like this: I yell at my kids too often, why can’t I be more patient? Why can’t I get my act together and keep my house clean for just one day? I don’t give my husband enough attention or affection. I’m the worst wife! Why do I fail at planning meals and have to rush around at 5:00p every night to throw dinner on the table? Lately I’ve struggled with feeling like I’m failing as a wife, a mom, a friend, a daughter, a business owner, and most especially a homemaker.

Here’s the thing – we all have that feeling from time to time that even our best isn’t enough and that we just can’t seem to get our act together. When the feeling of failure starts to creep into your heart, it’s important to be able to give yourself enough grace to realize you are doing the very best you can. 1. 2. 3. I’m on the drug that killed Paul Erdős. In the wake of the Nature survey that found that 20% of scientists admit to using brain enhancing drugs, Wired has just published an article detailing what drugs their scientist readers use to keep on keepin’ on.

Although the drugs issue is obviously the headline-grabber, the publication also has a great feature on cognitive enhancement that largely covers tips, tricks and techniques to boost your mental skills that aren’t drug-related. The article itself is anecdotally interesting, but has a curious tone throughout: Surprisingly large numbers of people appear to be using brain-enhancing drugs to work harder, longer and better.

They’re popping pills normally prescribed for narcolepsy or attention-deficit disorder to improve their performance at work and school. Whenever people talk about using drugs, they’re always keen to distance themselves from that sort of drug user. This belies the fact that most people use most drugs with few problems. Wired.com Readers’ Brain-Enhancing Drug Regimens. If Wired.com readers are any indication, performance-enhancing drugs are moving from the sports field into the office. We're not talking steroids; we're talking brain steroids.

Surprisingly large numbers of people appear to be using brain-enhancing drugs to work harder, longer and better. They're popping pills normally prescribed for narcolepsy or attention-deficit disorder to improve their performance at work and school. "We aren't the teen clubbers popping uppers to get through a hard day running a cash register after binge drinking," wrote a Ph.D. research scientist who regularly takes a wakefulness drug called Provigil, normally prescribed for narcolepsy. "We are responsible humans. " The scientist works at the elite MIT-affiliated Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is not alone. After we reported that nearly 20 percent of scientists and researchers use brain-enhancing substances, we asked Wired readers about their experiences with these drugs. Erowid Experience Vaults: Sertraline - Cranked Nosebleeds - 9850. Citation: The K-hole Kid. "Cranked Nosebleeds: An Experience with Sertraline (ID 9850)".

Erowid.org. Aug 4, 2004. erowid.org/exp/9850 I am a 15 year old male currently living in Arizona. I was put on Zoloft in April 2001 for OCD. In the middle of my first class a sense of euphoria came over me and it was like I didnt care anymore. After school, I went home on the bus and I noticed that I had a headache so I went home and tried to rest, but I couldnt because I still felt like I was tweaking. I felt that my overall experience on Zoloft was very unique. Experience Reports are the writings and opinions of the individual authors who submit them.

Finding a Psychiatrist: questions to ask, where to look, what to expect. It is not always a simple chore to find a good psychiatrist but with some searching and some work you can succeed at finding one who suits both your unique personality as well as the problems you are having. The first thing you will want to do is to formulate a list of potential psychiatrists and then take the time to call each one and decide for yourself which one on the list is right for your personal life situation. The insurance company you deal with or the HMO you are a part of is likely to be able to provide you with a list of psychiatrists for you to consider. Many psychiatrists only see patients who have been referred by their family doctor so find this out before you do anything else and/or waste time trying to contact the psychiatrist on your own. You can get a referral for a psychiatrist from a variety of sources be it the general practitioner you go to, another therapist or any healthcare professional that you deal with.

Finding the Treatment Options that Suck Less. Welcome to Crazymeds, where you can learn what’s good, what’s bad, what’s interesting, and what’s plain weird and funny about the medications used to treat depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, epilepsy, migraines, anxiety, neuropathic pain, or whatever psychiatric and/or neurological condition you might have. The information on this site is to help you work with your doctor(s) to find the right treatment options. Too many of us get nothing more than 15-minute appointments with overworked doctors or nurse-practitioners, so we need all the help we can get.

We need to talk to our prescribers about the best medication1 to treat our conditions, and not the most profitable ones, or the cheapest ones2. OK, in reality “best” usually translates to “least bad.” Antidepressants, like Celexa and Effexor, for the treatment of depression (duh), anxiety, and other conditions. If you do need to take medication the math is really simple: which sucks less? You don’t think it’s that bad? 18 Charts That Will Help You Sleep Better. Your Cells Are Listening: How Talking To Your Body Can Help You Heal. Anxiety / Anxiety Disorder / Panic Disorder Information. Depression Information. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - General Depression Information Depression is a mood disorder that is often triggered by a chemical imbalance or stressful situations.

People suffering from depression experience ongoing sadness, low energy, irritability and general disinterest in daily activities. Depression is a medical condition and should not be considered a personality flaw or weakness of character. Depression disorders are generally classified as either unipolar or bipolar. Unipolar Disorder is a form of depression that occurs multiple times during a person’s life. Depression affects more than 17 million Americans and even more people worldwide. Possible Causes of Depression Depression develops from a disturbance in the brain that affects mood, body, thought, behavior, appetite, sleeping habits, feelings and reactions to others. Beneficial Dietary SupplementsEssential Fatty Acids from Flaxseed Oil or Primrose Oil help with normal brain function. St. Purchase College - Counseling Center - Mental Health Resources.

Virtual Pamphlets - The Unabridged Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection has organized pamphlets on a variety of topics from university counseling centers across the country. Some pamphlets may refer to services at a specific college or university. Contact the Purchase College Counseling Center for Purchase College services. Alcohol and Other Drugs - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. . - National Institute on Drug Abuse. . - This website provides medication safety and prescription drug abuse prevention resources for schools, colleges, and communities. Anxiety Dis - Anxiety Disorders Association of America.

Provides information about anxiety disorders such as panic, OCD, and social anxiety. Depression/Mood Dis - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Borderline Personality Disorder - Advice, Books, Info and Help. What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Quick Summary: Borderline personality disorder is characterized by mood instability and poor self-image.

People with this disorder are prone to constant mood swings and bouts of anger. Often, they will take their anger out on themselves, causing injury to their own body. Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder: Self-injury or attempted suicideStrong feelings of anger, anxiety, or depression that last for several hoursImpulsive behaviorDrug or alcohol abuseFeelings of low self-worthUnstable relationships with friends, family, and boyfriends/girlfriends Additional Information: Borderline personality disorder was so-named because it was originally thought to be at the "borderline" of psychosis. Treatment involves therapy in which the patient learns to talk through his or her feelings rather than unleashing them in destructive and self-defeating ways. Talk about this issue on our borderline forum.

Books on Borderline Personality Disorder. Electroconvulsive therapy. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock, is a standard psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from psychiatric illnesses.[1] ECT is usually used as a last line of intervention for major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, mania and catatonia.[2] A usual course of ECT involves multiple administrations, typically given two or three times per week until the patient is no longer depressed. It was first introduced in 1938 by Italian neuropsychiatrists Ugo Cerletti and Lucio Bini, and gained widespread popularity among psychiatrists as a form of treatment in the 1940s and 1950s.[3][4] In western fiction, it is usually depicted as a painful procedure, but in western countries ECT is administered under anesthetic with a muscle relaxant.[5] Electroconvulsive therapy can differ in its application in three ways: electrode placement, frequency of treatments, and the electrical waveform of the stimulus.

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Learning Center - Identify Your Strengths - HealthyPsych.com. CBT and how to use it for daily Mindfulness and help others – thoughtful impressions. Commitments for Mind Training–Meditation & Shine – thoughtful impressions. CBT and how to use it for daily Mindfulness and help others – thoughtful impressions.