Imagine a world with no music. Imagine a world with no more movie soundtracks, or top forty radio stations; no more hip hop or rock n’ roll. That would make the world dull and mostly silent. Whether the human race realizes it or not, music is a large part of everyday life. Music plays almost everywhere-the mall, the grocery store, the local diner. All of the music that teenagers listen to in their cars and adults nostalgically bob heads to while working, whether it be rap, country, or metal core, comes from the same background and the same basis-Classical, Baroque, and Romantic period music. All of the techniques that composers from these eras used can be seen in all music! Chord progressions used by J.S. Bach and songs in major and minor keys that were established well before any person today was alive. While it may be true that…
In Reference to my last post about GAD and Panic Disorder
I found a few more resources that I think are helpful on the situation!! 13 Things People With Anxiety Never Want To Hear http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/what-to-say-anxiety_n_5978918.html http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/generalized-anxiety-disorder#resources http://hellogiggles.com/panic-disorders//#read http://www.sandiegotraumatherapy.com/emdr-articles/terrell-panic-disorder.htm
Living With GAD and Panic Disorder: The Daily Challenge
It can be hard to come to terms with a mental disorder that you may be facing. This is certainly true for me! Several weeks ago, I was diagnosed by my therapist with GAD, otherwise known as General Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder on top of that. There were several steps leading up to this diagnosis. It started with a panic attack on such an extreme level that it sent me to the ER. While I was there, I decided it was time to ask for help. The ER nurses and doctor were very kind, referring me to a therapist here in Pueblo for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Since she has diagnosed me and put me on a small dosage of Prozac, which I take daily to help manage anxiety, I have done a lot of research about these conditions. What I found was startling. First, I want to begin by defining…