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OCD — chemical imbalance or bad habit?

~ James Riddett ~ 5 Comments

Joe wrote…

“I have a question regarding habits. For the past so many years, I have suffered with OCD. I read an article that you wrote about how a friend of yours cured his OCD. I have learned through MUCH research, that OCD is an acquired disorder, and CAN be cured. Many of these doctors claim its genetic, and a ‘chemical imbalance’ and all this crap.

I’ve learned that it IS curable, and OCD is actually… a habit. It’s a coping mechanism for anxiety, and it’s driven by thoughts and fears. My question is, do you think Happy Guide would be able to help break the habit that is OCD?? And even eliminate it??

I ask this because I’ve come to realize that beating OCD comes down to confidence and will power. A change in thinking. However, it is hard to stick with it. I find myself reducing it, but I still have yet to eliminate it completely. What do you guys think about OCD??? Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing from you.”

© Dhammza

It’s possible for anyone to still their mind, and take back control of their thoughts. I was an obsessive thinker when I was a teenager and it caused misery… thankfully I run my own head these days.

I’ve seen Mike help a number of people overcome OCD. It CAN be overcome and folks are always amazed at how simple it is, once they put what Mike tells them into practice…

For example, we recently got this email from John Woods, an OCD sufferer of many years…

“I just wanted to say that since I read this board and purchased the guide that to date I have had no issues at all. What you wrote cured me and I am totally amazed by it. I am so impressed with the results, I feel totally different and peaceful. I would love to know where you got all your information from, as I have seen so many health professionals over my problems, but none has ever come close to the advice that you give. Thanks Mike you have honestly changed my life.”

You will definitely enjoy Happy Guide Joe. Firstly because everything affects everything else, so by getting your whole lifestyle right you will feel a great deal better overall. But you will personally benefit immensely from the “Break Bad Habits” and “Live in the Moment” chapters… Continue reading “OCD — chemical imbalance or bad habit?” →

OCD testimonial

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This is a testimonial from my friend who is now living a normal life after suffering OCD for twenty years.

© Axel Cardenas

“I have known Mike since our children were about five. I had suffered with O.C.D. for a long time since my mid-twenties.

I confided in Mike about my anxieties and thoughts on food. He advised me how to deal with this. I couldn’t believe that it could be so simple, so I continued for years more trying to solve the problem, to rationalize it, only making things worse and worse… Continue reading “OCD testimonial” →

How to overcome fear of spiders

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Susie asks…

“Can Happy Guide be used to overcome fear of spiders?”

© Ronny Andre

The answer is yes, with a bit of extra “application” detail. A lot would depend on the severity of the phobia and the aim — what is the outcome wanted?

But let’s assume a general case… First, you have to deconstruct any belief that is helping to fuel the overreaction. Basically — what are the FACTS? Continue reading “How to overcome fear of spiders” →

20 years of OCD cured in 2 days!

~ Michael Kinnaird ~ 249 Comments

I often write about my friend who has “OCD” — obsessive compulsive disorder. Because the issues he faces are the same ones we all face.

His are just more extreme, more obsessive but they’re the same. Just two days after giving his full effort to just one simple technique he called me…

“I’m cured,” he said.

This was after months of severe anxiety states. He was shaking a lot of the time, sweating heavily at night. His thoughts were racing constantly and he couldn’t control them.

He had to stop work several times and his life was grinding to a halt as he avoided as much as he could and withdrew into his private world of pain.

The reason I’m telling you all this is to show you the amazing power of attention. The technique is simple — distraction…

Continue reading “20 years of OCD cured in 2 days!” →

One of the biggest mindset ideas you need

~ Michael Kinnaird ~ 7 Comments
Children playing in stream, nature.
© Arwen Abenstern

In my 20 year search for health and happiness I wasted a lot of time researching the fine details of this and that.

I studied all the little biochemical effects, promising remedies, the debates and so on… desperately trying to get a handle on everything and how it all interacts…

It slowly but surely dawned on me… it’s an IMPOSSIBLE task.

Your body is probably the most complex thing that exists. It’s magnificent and wonderful. When you really consider it, it’s just AWESOME. Just have a look at one of those tiny hairs on your arm… really LOOK. Doesn’t it fill you with wonder?

The TRUTH is that even the greatest minds know NOTHING about your wonderful body. Even the greatest minds can only hold a little part of how it works. And humanity as a whole has only uncovered the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how your body works…

Continue reading “One of the biggest mindset ideas you need” →

Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes…

~ James Riddett ~ 2 Comments

© Wenabell

…that way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile away and you have their shoes ;-)

But of course, there’s actually a great ol’ lesson for life in this saying. It’s worth remembering that most of the time, when people in your life annoy you, they’re not doing it deliberately.

Everyone has their own issues and problems going on and there are a thousand and one reasons why someone may react badly to you for no apparent reason…

It’s a great idea to appreciate — as much as you can — where that person is coming from. You’ll find it’s very rarely about you…

If you get defensive, jump in and start criticizing, you’ll quickly descend into an ego-driven row that no-one benefits from.

Understanding where the other person is coming from, and also appreciating their current circumstances (eg. tired, stressed, malnourished) is a great way to avoid conflict… Continue reading “Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes…” →

How to get rid of fear and scary thoughts after watching a scary movie

~ Michael Kinnaird ~ 440 Comments

Just a movie…

A lot of feedback from our unwanted thoughts post was from young people scared half to death from watching scary movies.

So here’s some specifics for that particular problem. This was the actual list I sent a young girl so scared she slept with a bible.

I’ve kept this post very short to get to the solutions straight away…

Know this:

  1. You’re not alone — most people freak out after watching scary movies, even adults.
  2. YOU ARE SAFE. You aren’t in any more danger now than you were before… it’s just a movie.
  3. You won’t feel scared for long. It will soon pass.
  4. Scary movies are made to scare you, that’s their job.
  5. Part of your mind can’t tell the difference between a movie and real life. It’s THIS part that freaks out, but YOU know… it’s just a movie. Because of this, it’s best to be careful what you feed your mind — what you watch, think and imagine! Continue reading “How to get rid of fear and scary thoughts after watching a scary movie” →

A sandpiper to bring you joy

~ Michael Kinnaird ~ 15 Comments

Sandpiper
Sandpiper

by Mary Sherman Hilbert.

Several years ago, a neighbor related to me an experience that happened to her on a beach in Washington State. The incident stuck in my mind and I took note of what she said. Later, the conversation came back to me and I felt I had to set it down. Here is her story, as haunting to me now as when I first heard it:

She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live.

I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close in on me.

She was building a sand castle or something and looked up, her eyes as blue as the sea.

“Hello,” she said…
I answered with a nod, not really in the mood to bother with a small child.

“I’m building,” she said.

“I see that. What is it?” I asked, not really caring… Continue reading “A sandpiper to bring you joy” →

Distortions, deception and LIES says Dr. Joseph Mercola

~ Michael Kinnaird ~ 7 Comments

“Distortions, deception and LIES” says Dr. Mercola

If you’re into natural health, you may have come across the name of Dr. Joseph Mercola.

Believe me, Dr. Mercola is a very rare breed of doctor. He’s largely abandoned the sinking ship that is “The medical model” and we’re in for one hell of a storm before that ship goes down.

It’s the very fact that Dr. Mercola is a doctor that makes his views so very poignant. Get this…

“I’m an advocate for the truth, and the truth is that, every year, we are spending over $2 trillion in the U.S. alone for a fatally-flawed health care system that is killing hundreds of thousands of people every year, simply because they do not have the understanding, an awareness, of the alternatives to potentially-toxic and expensive medications.”

Continue reading “Distortions, deception and LIES says Dr. Joseph Mercola” →

Is it wrong to eat meat?

~ Michael Kinnaird ~ 9 Comments

© ap

Is it really wrong to eat meat? My mind often dwells on this issue and I wanted to share some thoughts I’ve been having.

The Native American Indians were extremely spiritual people and there are writings that show just how much…

Beautiful poems about the “great spirits” and the wonder of nature. In the movie The Last of the Mohicans we see the killing of a deer and the great honour, respect and thanks given to the creature and sadness that it was necessary for survival…

I know… it’s just the movies but I’m guessing this was well researched, I can imagine that’s the way it was… Continue reading “Is it wrong to eat meat?” →