Fact and Focus Question of the week

10/11/2024

Keeping our PAIN a Secret can cause bo***ge. If you are in experiencing pain from your past, a relationship, what you belief about your life or yourself, know that SUPPORT is available.
We have counselors willing and ready to guide you toward a better understanding of your pain through empathy and empirically validated techniques that serve the healing process. Contact Its Your Therapy NOW:
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We offer a sliding scale for those without insurance.

10/06/2024

I encourage you to listen to your OWN VALUES.
It's a fundamental aspect of human social behavior people to look for a someone they feel is more competent to certain things in uncertain times. I empower you with this knowledge so that you can recognize the answer to this question: Am I following who is popular and what everyone else (typically who/what I am surrounding myself by) is saying or doing or Am I seeking quiet time to understand my values, beliefs, and moral internal structure?
Be Your Own Leader by Asking Yourself What You Value, Believe and Want. The Answers are Within YOU. Now you can Choose a Leader that aligns with Your Truth ..
FUN FACT:
Women in leadership
"Only 15% of women have board of director roles in the workplace. In 2023, women accounted for 41.9% of the workforce, but only 32.2% of senior leadership roles."
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Just another view on things...

Libertarian presidential nominee Chase Oliver talked about his presidential campaign and issues of importance for his party.

10/05/2024

What is an Opinion that is not a Solution, not a Criticism, nor a Judgment
?

09/27/2024

We are all traveling through life for the first time…

09/20/2024

BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER:

U.S. adults = 2.4%
---2.5% females
---2.2% males
Other countries (i.e., Germany) ~ 1.7%-1.8%
(gender distribution ~ U.S)

-Dermatology patients - 9%-15%
-U.S. cosmetic Surgery patients - 7%-8%
-International cosmetic surgery - 3%- 16%
-Oral or maxillofacial surgery - 10%

RESOURCES:
DSM-5

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09/09/2024

When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. ~Maya

08/28/2024

🙋‍♀️I am all about inclusion: Black, White, Indian, Indigenous, Cuban, Asian, Mexican, Spanish...
but HOLD UP these groups labeled Colored, BIPOC, etc. and in parentheses (non-white), I cannot help but feel EXCLUDED.
Is that intention...
to exclude White people?
OR Include Everyone?
hmmm..

08/28/2024

Let's Be Informed: "Largest Sexual Abuse Scandal"

November 2016, Larry Nassar, a national-team doctor for USAG & osteopathic physician in MSU's athletic department, was charged w/s*xual assault (began w/6 y/o victim) in 1998 ---> 2005 according to Michigan attorney general, Bill Schuettes.
- > 265 cases were reported

Resources:

The USA Gymnastics s*x abuse scandal relates to the s*xual abuse of hundreds of gymnasts—primarily minors—over two decades in the United States, starting in the 1990s. It is considered the largest s*xual abuse scandal in sports history.[1][2][3][4]

08/27/2024

Populations Underserved regarding Mental Health Services

= Disproportionately >HIGHER rates of mental illness.
= > treatment gap

Mental Health/Illness Quotes & Information



-lower income
-ethnic minorities
-people living in remote areas
-Women
-children
-adolescents
-LGBTQ+ community
-elderly

Unique barriers to accessing mental health care can include:
-Lack of behavioral health professionals
--->2021: 37% of the population lived in areas w/ shortages of mental health professionals (2/3 = rural areas, Other groups = ethnic minorities + under-resourced urban areas)
-Underinvestment in behavioral health care
--->Public insurance programs, private insurers, and employers have historically underinvested in behavioral health care, which can lead to low reimbursement rates and lack of coverage.
-Cost
--->Some people may not be able to afford mental health care: 43% people of color & 28% of caucasian people say they want to see a mental health professional but can't afford it
-Time constraints
--->44% of people of color & 58% of people aged 18–32 state- they want to see a professional but don't have time.
-Other factors
--->Income, insurance coverage, mobility, work schedules, &/or lack of child care.

Shout out to some organizations working to address these barriers where You or a Loved One can FIND SUPPORT:
-The Loveland Therapy Fund-provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.
-Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)

RESOURCES:
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/
https://www.fqhc.org/for-your-patients
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10756617/ #:~:text=Women%2C%20children%20and%20adolescents%2C%20ethnic,healthcare%20which%20increases%20treatment%20gap.
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-11-15/overlooked-and-underserved-promoting-mental-health-equity-in-marginalized-communities

Some groups face distinct challenges obtaining effective mental health care, but education and empowerment can help bridge the gaps.

08/22/2024

Creating boundaries for is crucial for well-being and preventing burnout. Here are steps to establish and maintain healthy boundaries:

✅ Delegate
✅ Learn to say no
✅ Prioritize self-care

07/22/2024

What to do with a disagreement / conflict?

Before you respond you Can ASK SELF:
-What do I want them to hear?
-Are they willing to hear what I have to say? If no, you can Ask for Permission.
-If they do hear me, what will that do for me? What needs of mine will be met if they hear me? (Check out 6 basic human needs below)
-Are they open to receiving the message I have for them?
-Is it worth my time? My energy? My effort?

Resources:
https://www.google.com/imgres?q=6%20basic%20of%20human%20needs&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inspireyoursuccess.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F03%2F6-Human-Needs-1.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inspireyoursuccess.com%2F6-human-needs%2F&docid=jxUnLDi352x24M&tbnid=zgxxHgNLtiELeM&vet=12ahUKEwj84aiajLuHAxVJmYQIHSI3AwUQM3oECBcQAA..i&w=800&h=2000&hcb=2&ved=2ahUKEwj84aiajLuHAxVJmYQIHSI3AwUQM3oECBcQAA

07/18/2024

The FACTS behind "MANIFESTING":

Our sensory organs receive ~10 million bits of info./sec
~50-100 bits can be processed Consciously

Vibration:
-Heart waves can be measured from 5-6 ft away
-Wave Strength: Heart waves > brain waves

How can this information SERVE YOU?

-Cultivate gratitude for our brain's filter. "Thank you brain for keeping me alive so I can think about other things in Life!"
-Understand that others' energy affects how your nervous system regulates and vice versa
CALL To Action:
-How else can this information serve you? POST BELOW

Resources:

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06/19/2024

Move toward Oxytocin & Away from Cortisol:
1. Talking passionately about you want
2. Having Gratitude

Dr Tara Swart

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06/13/2024

Did you Know that SLEEP is > important than FOOD?

Prioritize:
1. Breathing
2. WATER
3. SLEEP
4. FOOD

Minutes/Hrs/Days we can survive w/o these:

1. OXYGEN -3 minutes
2. WATER ~100 hrs / 3 days (~2-7 days)
3. SLEEP ~264 hrs / 11 days
4. FOOD ~3 weeks

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SLEEEEEP!
Possible CONSEQUENCES of LACK of SLEEP:
--After 36 hrs / 3-4 days --> hallucinations may begin
--After 24 hrs / 1 day--> anxiety, irritability, and daytime sleepiness.

*Symptoms increase the longer you go with out sleep. Unlike food, your body adjusts and stops telling you it is hungry. A person can die after 3 days without water.

TAKE AWAY: Prioritize your daily needs based on your biologically needs.

Resources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/how-long-can-you-go-without-sleep #-How-long-can-you-go?

https://www.health.com/how-long-can-you-go-without-sleep-8404618 #:~:text=While%20you%20might%20be%20able,36%20hours%2C%20hallucinations%20might%20begin

https://fatiguescience.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-dont-sleep-for-a-day/ #:~:text=Forcing%20yourself%20to%20stay%20awake,from%20person%20to%20person%2C%20though

https://svalbardi.com/blogs/water/living-without #:~:text=The%20general%20consensus%20is%20that,and%203%20weeks%20without%20food

The general consensus is that people can survive for around three days without water, with estimates typically ranging from two days to a week. Wilderness guides often refer to the “rule of 3”, which says that a person can live for 3 minutes without air (oxygen), 3 days without water, and 3 week...

06/02/2024

Don't be JEALOUS Mom...

Oral Baby sounds = “d,” “t,” “p” and “b”

Nasal Baby sound/s = “m” or "mmmm" = sound baby makes when sucking, hungry, or needing comfort

Baby Babble ---> First words: Oral sounds > nasal sounds

Thus, “dada” > frequency, NOT = greater fondness

Article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/language-in-the-wild/202405/mama-the-name-that-started-it-all?utm_source=FacebookPost&utm_medium=FBPost&utm_campaign=FBPost&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR23KSIzNhiiCYFbO6WVWr-ntIm7ISewvqoZHtGeZPa4zeUFY014rkQsjPM_aem_AfQ9ojkTYmGNl43RMt_Y10dtW1oinkEtRelXVcW-4vQeJ2OHku5J8m9AAy_My5uStiWhvbsk52AUHxS9c0i55mXi

References from Article:

Jakobson, R. (1962). Why 'mama' and 'papa'? In Roman Jakobson: selected writings vol. I.Phonology. The Hague: Mouton.

Bancel, P.J., & Matthey de l’Etang, A. (2005). Kin tongue. A study of kin nursery terms in relation to language acquisition, with a historical and evolutionary perspective. Mother Tongue, 9, 171–190

MacNeilage, P.F. (2008). The origin of speech. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press

And why most babies still say "dada" first.

05/22/2024

My Female Partner Talks Too Much!

Does this thought go through your mind?

FACT:
Women : ~ 20,000 words/day :: Men : ~ 7,000 words/day

Resources:
-assertion of a number of self-help and popular science books. Nov 11, 2013

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05/09/2024

Schizophrenia Su***de Risk:
~5%-6% die by su***de
~20% attempt su***de >/=1x
~> have significant suicidal ideation (SI)
~Somestimes suicidal behavior is a response to command hallucinations to harm oneself/others.
->risk in younger males w/comorbid substance use
-Other risk factors:
--Depressive symptoms
-- feelings of hopelessness
-- being unemployed
-Risk is highest after a psychotic episode / hospital discharge

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05/09/2024

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05/01/2024

Hoarding Dx (HD):

~ 2% – 6% of the population suffers from hoarding disorder.
- affects men & women ~/= rates.
~ 75% of individuals who have HD have a co-occurring mental health condition (major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder/social phobia, and generalized anxiety disorder)
~ 20% OCD

- universal phenomenon w/consistent clinical features in all races, ethnicities, and cultures around the world.

Resource:
https://hoarding.iocdf.org/about-hoarding/who-gets-hoarding-disorder/ #:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%20around,and%20cultures%20around%20the%20world.

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05/01/2024

04/30/2024

What You Need to Know about Oxytocin:
Key: > = increases; < = decreases
> labour & milk ejection
> anti-stress-like: Reduction of blood pressure & cortisol levels
> pain thresholds
> positive social interaction
> growth and healing
> function of the gastrointestinal tract
< blood pressure and in cortisol levels
< anxiety

Repeated exposure to oxytocin = long-lasting effects

Stimulate Oxytocin release:
- Non-noxious(harmful) sensory stimulation: Touch, stroking, & warmth.
- Food intake, particularly: Eggs, bananas, salmon, nuts, beans, legumes, green pepper, citrus fruits, tomatoes, cauliflower, & broccoli
- Music: 528 Hz
- Olfaction
- Light

Oxytocin = Social interaction + Positive environment

Various types of psychotherapy involving
- transfer of support
- warmth
- empathy
are likely to induce similar effects.

Resources:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15834840/
- https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/hawaii/health-wellness/healtharticle.improve-your-mood-with-healthy-food #:~:text=Oxytocin,nuts%2C%20beans%2C%20and%20legumes.
-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4290532/ #:~:text=Oxytocin%20is%20released%20in%20response,stroking%2C%20warm%20temperature%2C%20etc.

The neuroendocrine and physiological systems related to pain and stress have long been subjected to study. More recently, the corresponding systems promoting anti-stress and restoration have also come into focus. It is not only important to investigate the mechanisms underlying disease but also to e...

04/30/2024

Create Oxytocine (bonding/love hormone):
-Men only release oxytocine during s*x when they are into the women; whereas women ALWAYS release oxytocine during s*x!
-cuddling/skin to skin contact
-keeping baby in bedroom
-laughter

Men - 17X Testosterone > Women

oxytocine/bonding = joy + excitement + love + trust

Call To Action: Journal Prompts
What brings you joy?
What brings you excitement?
What makes you feel love? What make you want to give love?
What makes you trust someone? What are the signals to you that someone is trustworthy?

How to Break bonds/relationships: Fear, anger, disgust, contempt, shaming, guilt

Be tactful about this Emotion: Surprise-can move toward Bonding or Away

Reply/Comment/Message me if you are interested in Specific Bonding Techniques, How Surprise can work for/against the bond you want :-)

Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm72fy89N10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide normally produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary.[4] Present in animals since early stages of evolution, in humans it plays roles in behavior that include social bonding, reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childb...

04/06/2024

🩵1/3 of your Precious LIFE🌈

=A typical 8 hr job✍️
=Sleeping 😴
= ?🤔

Resources:

https://www.tempo.io/blog/7-time-consuming-things-an-average-joe-spends-in-a-lifetime?hs_amp=true

https://www.gettysburg.edu/news/stories?id=79db7b34-630c-4f49-ad32-4ab9ea48e72b

A highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

04/03/2024

POOR:
Passing
Over
Opportunities
Repeatedly