by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 7, 2014 | Anxiety & Depression
I was listening to a TED Radio Hour on happiness recently. The host, Guy Raz, asked his guest, musician Pharrell Williams, to reveal the secret to happiness. Williams was perplexed. Here is what he said: “I’m not some guy who’s walking...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Mar 28, 2014 | Anxiety & Depression
Feelings are natural. Feelings are normal.Some are easier to recognize, regulate, and tolerate than others.Most of us can easily list the feelings we like, and the feelings we would rather avoid. Who wouldn’t choose joy over anxiety? The perennial pursuit of...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Feb 9, 2014 | Disordered Eating
Dr Daniels, I never really know if I am hungry or full, and sometimes eat so much that I feel uncomfortable afterward. Do I have Binge Eating Disorder? Overeating: What is it? Overeating at times is part of normal eating. Examples of overeating include having an...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 14, 2014 | Body Image Issues
Both men and women suffer from body dissatisfaction, especially in Western culture. Here are some tips to improve body image: Notice what is RIGHT The NEGATIVITY BIAS many of us have means that when we look at ourselves in the mirror, we see flaws. Instead of...