Behavioral Harmony @BehaviorDan

Medications carry side effects. Experiencing these can be permanent. Talk to your doctor and speak up if you are not feeling yourself.

When emotions erupt, stop as soon as you can. Leave the situation if you must. You can always come back after you collect your thoughts.

Are you able to sit in silence? Turn everything off, close your eyes, and listen to your breathing. It is an amazing sensory activity.

Use a moment of anxiety to identify what your mind is trying to tell you. Usually it is a tool of protection.

Peace and serenity are not designed to last. They show up to remind us of a greater power and then leave us to our day.

@mentalpod Just read your June 8th blog about unhappiness and you are 100% correct on your steps. Keep up the great work, you are inspiring!

The act of relaxing is a skill that needs to be practiced. Think of it as something to be learned and it will be easier to achieve.

"Hoarding" is not a condition of OCD. According to DSM-V, hoarding is persistent difficulty discarding with possessions, regardless of value

Quitting an addiction will be successful only when the person is ready to change. At that point, they will need as much support as possible

If talking with someone who is confrontational, set the example of calmness and respect. You can't stay upset with someone who is peaceful.

If a disagreement devolves into screaming, end it by walking away. Nothing good comes from shouting or name calling.

When you finally do reach your success, use your experience to teach, guide, and mentor others so that they too might succeed. #Success

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder 5th Edition was released last month. Check it out here: dsm5.org/Pages/Default.…

Eustress is a type of stress that is very helpful to all of us. It is the point where you are worried, but very productive. Its a good thing

"@JackedForLife: Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't."

What is fair? Fair is not having everything equal. It is only giving what each person deserves. This is difficult for children to understand

Intermittent Explosive Disorder is a condition where the person acts out aggressively with little thought. Medication is critical to treat.

Today's #TED: Behavioral science can lower your energy bill! A simple thing that can make us all wiser energy users. on.ted.com/AlexLaskey

Depression can silently creep into your life especially if you have experienced it before. Start asking for help if you feel this way.