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Online Avatar-based Therapy for War Veterans?
Many military personnel spend hours on the battle field playing virtual games, and are already quite comfortable using these virtual interfaces as ways to relax and de-stress. At a military-sponsored conference in Seattle last October, I spoke about legal and ethical issues for therapists working in virtual environments with military personnel and veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress...
Read MoreWant Help for Drug and Alcohol Addiction?
In the SHM Community Forums, Dini responded to one member who sought advice about her addiction to drugs and alcohol. He said: Hi Cat65, Welcome to these forums. There are plenty of decent, kind, wise and compassionate people around here who will respond to you with honesty just as you have so honestly described your own situation in your post. I admire the kind of honesty you expressed; it takes...
Read MoreEmbarrassment of Herpes and Approaching Women
Dini responded to a concern of one SHM forum member, a lesbian who has herpes, about how to approach women. He said: Welcome to these forums. You have a lot of things; your humanity and dignity and the courage and honesty to have come here and posted about your problem. Big thumbs up for that; I respect courage and honesty!! I also saw your other post in another forum, much along the same...
Read MoreDoes Medication Save or Destroy Life?
Joanne responded to one SHM Community Forum member who shared his thoughts about how alarming is the amount of prescription drugs being prescribed to the US population. She answered: I am living proof that medication can save a life as well as destroy it. If it were not for medication, I would be dead. If it were not for different medications, I would not be as sick as I am. I do not advocate...
Read MoreAnxiety or Insomnia Treatment: Cog/Beh Breathing Exercises vs Medications
Joanna responds to one forum member who needed guidance about withdrawing his medications. She said: I also want to welcome you, Mark. Just FYI, I've had panic attacks and learned to use my breath to overcome the majority of them. Yes, medcation is good on a short term basis, but if you don't learn to use your breathing skills to overcome the majority of those panicky moments,...
Read MoreIs Lump Equal to Breast Cancer?
In the SHM Community Forums, Lily responded to one forum member who is concerned about a lump in her breast. She said: My sister has breast cancer for the 3rd time now and after all the cancer patients I've talked to, all I can say is if you have a lump, call your doctor and go in for an appointment tomorrow. Cancel work and go to your doctor. Right now. You life may very well depend on...
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