Professor Tarek Assaad, Professor of Psychiatry, explainig neurophysiology of sigma receptors and its role in psychiatric disorders. He ends the lecture up as usual by reviewing the updates journal reviews. Lecture was given in Jeddah, April 2015
Tag Archives: habits
Authentic people! 40 habits
We live in a contradictory world. As children, we were encouraged to be true to ourselves and pursue our dreams. Yet as adults, we are often pressured to conform to society, and in the process, we often lose ourselves. However, some people possess the ability to live truly authentic lives. They are courageous and fearless. They […]
Ten Rules of Bad Studying
1. Passive rereading— sitting passively and running your eyes back over a page. Unless you can prove that the material is moving into your brain by recalling the main ideas without looking at the page, rereading is a waste of time. 2. Letting highlights overwhelm you. Highlighting your text can fool your mind into thinking you are putting […]
Avoid teaching your kids!
1. It’s OK to disrespect your body. Do you abuse your body by overeating or going on crash diets? Drink too much alcohol? Say cruel things about your appearance, when you look in the mirror? Your child is learning how to value his or her body by watching your example. What kind of […]
Read 3 books together and remember them
A few months back, while trying to recall some information, I came to realise that I often only remember a hazy outline of the books I read. This really bothered me – as trivial as it may seem, I couldn’t accept that after investing countless hours reading, I could only remember an outline of a […]
Self Improvement: Presentation mistakes
Avoid Presentation Mistakes Most of us have experienced dull, irrelevant, or confusing presentations. But think back to the last really great presentation you saw – one that was informative, motivating, and inspiring. Wouldn’t you love to be able to present like that? This article looks at 10 of the most common mistakes that speakers […]
7 Cs of communication
According to the 7 Cs, communication needs to be: Clear. Concise. Concrete. Correct. Coherent. Complete. Courteous. In this article, we look at each of the 7 Cs of Communication, and we’ll illustrate each element with both good and bad examples. 1. Clear When writing or speaking to someone, be clear about your goal or message. […]
simple ways to boost your energy
Do you sometimes feel like the Energizer Bunny when his battery runs low? You might start the day strong, but by midafternoon, you can’t quite keep going and going. Fatigue afflicts everyone at one time or another. Assuming your doctor has ruled out serious medical causes, there are a few basic steps you can take […]
خطوات للنجاح و تحقيق حلمك المنشود
كن واضحا ماذا تريد قائمة اكتب وضع أحلامك على الورق شركة خاصة- مستقبل ما هو لوجو الشركة -كيف ستؤسس- رأس المال _ تمليك ام ايجار _ من شركاءكم عروسة عمل – وظيفة و لا تعير أي شئ حتى تتخذ حطوات و تبدأ بالفعل […]
Develop Self esteem
“ can you live with failure??’” Have you ever considered how much time and energy you spend building walls and disguises? Do your family, friends, or even your spouse really know who you are — stripped down to your fears, your shame, your limitations? Can you even admit these things to yourself? […]
Your balance affected by medication= Keep erect Posture!
Medications make a difference — generally a positive one — in the lives of many people. Insulin keeps blood sugar under control, cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce the chances of having a heart attack, and thyroid medication can restore a normal hormone level. These are but a few examples. At the same time, all drugs […]
Double your memory in 5 minutes
As you’re on your way to work, for a duration of 5 minutes… at every 30 seconds you glance quickly at something passing by then look away… …and then try to remember what you saw as vividly as you can. Do this simple exercise 5 minutes each day for the next 5 days […]
Borderline, Bipolar mood disorder or both
A full lecture in 2 parts presented by Dr. Adel Serag for Psychiatrists. Is it bipolar mood disorder or borderline personality or both? What are the different ways of differentiation and management Lecture is given in 2 parts, discussing the illness monograph of a psychiatric patient with borderline traits and showed fully morbid […]
Bad Habits=Bad life. How to get rid of unwanted habits
The Formation of a Habit We all have things that we habitually do throughout the day. These are things we’ve done time and again over the course of many weeks, months and years. They are the things that no longer require any conscious thought or attention. We do them because they are familiar, they feel […]
Maslow’s Self actualization theory= The human six needs
The Six Human Needs The Six Human Needs were originally introduced by Anthony Robbins. Tony had always been fascinated with human motivation and behavior. As a result he studied Neural Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and many other therapies of the time. However, even after all his research and the effort he put into […]
Fight to relief your stress
Are You Feeling Stressed? All of us experience stress of one form or another throughout our lives. It’s often an uncomfortable and overwhelming feeling resulting from a lack of control we feel we have over our environment and/or circumstances. There’s just so much going on, there’s just so much to do, time is running out, […]
steps to stop panic attack
Important Information For Overcoming Panic Before describing some of the more effective panic prevention strategies, it’s important to discuss some of the issues that stand in the way of recovery. You need to be aware of these issues before you can expect your panic attacks to stop. Make sure you’re aware of the following: Hypersensitivity – […]
Career Success
How to Achieve Career Success Do you have high aspirations for your life? Do you dream about moving up the career ladder but don’t know what to do or how to begin? Or maybe you’re feeling a little overwhelmed because every time you take a step forward, you seem to be pushed two steps back. […]
Success , The road to succeed
The Pillars of Success There are many great books you could read about success and achievement. However, who really has the time to read all these books? Sometimes we get so caught up in reading and trying to learn and retain all this information that we forget about actually “doing” and taking the necessary actions […]
Fight against Panic attacks
Help! I’m Having a Panic Attack! Panic attacks are sudden uncontrollable bouts of fear that can be experienced at any time. They are brief surges of intense anxiety often enhanced by stress and worrisome thoughts. This anxiety can quickly get out of hand and turn into an uncontrollable panic attack. Within this state-of-mind we tend […]
Living with risks!What is Uncertain? Your plan of action
Here’s How to Embrace Uncertainty Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first. — Frederick B. Wilcox — Therefore always ask yourself: Moving forward, how could I minimize the risks? How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing […]
5 Ways to Stay Present + Worry-Free
1. Pay attention to thoughts. More than I should, I let my my mind wander away from the present. Thoughts can become so clear and certain that they seem like fact — even when they are about things that haven’t happened yet. When I realize what I’m thinking, and how now present-minded it is, […]
Mistakes after doing a mistake
1) Refuse to admit that mistakes had been done Some people are so egoistic that they will never accept the fact that they had made a mistake. For this type of people, mistakes are signs of weakness and being the egoist that they are, they will never admit to that. Another type of people who […]
Handle difficult people
How to Handle Difficult People A bully at your work is difficult for you to face. He is demanding you do part of his job without pay or credit. How do you handle it? Your neighbors are constantly fighting. They wake you up in the middle of the night with their screams and curses. What […]
Personal Power
Personal Power Tip The greater your personal power, the greater your success. How can you increase your personal power “Power is contained in the ability to maintain a position in space. Maintain your position in space otherwise you will lose your power.” — Try this demonstration: Put a coin on your desk. Move it around with […]