04-06-2009, 03:31 PM
Dr. Edward Hallowell , psychiatrist and author of Worry, argues that "anticipatory and dangerous" worrying--which he calls "toxic worry"--can be harmful for your mental and physical health. To combat worry, Hallowell suggests that people should not worry alone, because people are much more likely to come up with solutions when talking about their concerns with a friend. Hallowell encourages worriers to get "regular doses of positive human contact" such as "<!--coloro:#0000FF--><!--/coloro-->a hug or a warm pat on the back<!--colorc-->
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There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance