Happiness Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Happiness as an Emotion Happiness is an emotion we often feel when we are engaged in something that is meaningful and valuable to us. When we are engaged in something that is meaningful, that contains the promise of something novel that can change us, we feel happiness. Whether …
Adjustment Disorder Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. New circumstances When a relationship breaks apart, a loved one dies or a job is lost, but also in happy circumstances, such as winning the lottery, people need to adjust to the new circumstances, which may temporarily, and sometimes even in the long run, lead to psychiatric …
No More Stress (2) Ch Jonathan Haverkampf No More Stress Dr Jonathan Haverkampf A Feeling Stress is a feeling. It is a signal that forces are applied to the organism which are greater than what the organism is usually accustomed to. Over the long-run the forces exerting stress can lead to the breakdown …
Shyness Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. The world as one sees it Shyness itself is not a medical condition. It is a subjective perception, which is triggered by a complex set of emotions. One actually has to see oneself as being shy. If an individual does not perceive oneself as shy, then there is …
Face Your Fears (2) Facing Your Fearsbv Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Facing one’s fears means acting, even if one feels anxious or fearful, to ultimately reduce fears that are a hindrance. These are fears that do not benefit or protect us, but interfere with our lived in a detrimental way. Reasonable vs Unreasonable …
Sleep Disorders and Medication (2) Sleep Disorders and Medication Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Sleep problems affect many people. Especially in our complex and fast paced world remaining thoughts or emotions from the day can occupy us at night. Dealing with stress effectively, such as prioritizing the activities in one’s life in line …
Psychotherapeutic Technique A Brief Overview (3) Ch Jonathan Haverkampf Psychotherapeutic Technique: A Brief Overview Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Introduction When patients come to see a therapist, they often have a long list of things that do not work for them in their lives. It is easy to overlook that one of the hardest …
Anxiety and Panic Attacks (2) Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Anxieties can cause incredible suffering, especially in combination with panic attacks, which are usually a short-lived but more intense form of anxiety. Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear. [1] Anxiety …
Psychotherapeutic Technique A Brief Overview (2) Ch Jonathan Haverkampf Psychotherapeutic Technique: A Brief Overview Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D Introduction When patients come to see a therapist, they often have a long list of things that do not work for them in their lives. It is easy to overlook that one of the hardest …
Depression and Medication (2) Depression comes in a multitude of flavors. Traditionally a distinction has been made between the reactive or neurotic depression on one end, which has been seen as largely environmentally induced, and the endogenic depression, which was largely seen as driven by biology. We now know that all three factors of …
