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» Symptoms

• Nervousness
• Feeling anxious
• Worry

» Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.

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• Death
• Birth
• Marriage
• Divorce

» Definition Learning to deal with life transitions, moving from being single to being married for example, can be a complicated and emotionally taxing series of events. Life coaching can help a person deal with all the emotional difficulties they may face during a life transition while also learning how to more effectively deal with them in the future.

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• Unhappiness
• Inability to explain feelings
• Feeling misunderstood
• Feeling invisible
• No meaningful communication for long periods

» Definition Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.

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• Setting goals
• Furthering education
• Career advice
• Social development

» Definition Personal development is the way in which a person becomes better during the course of their life. For some this may mean career advancement while for others it may mean having a healthy and happy family. No matter the goals, life coaching can help with personal development.

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• Avoiding intimacy
• Lack of communication
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Constant arguing
• Inability to resolve conflicts
• Fights that last for days, weeks or months

» Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.

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• Setting goals
• Techniques for goal setting
• Following steps to reach a goal

» Definition Goal-setting refers to the setting of specific and measurable objectives with a due date. The benefits of goal-setting are enormous, which is why a life coach is recommended for people who want help with this powerful process.

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• Inability to talk
• Blackout - memory loss
• Acting automatically
• Sleeplessness
• Irritability
• Anger
• Limiting of life choices
• Hopelessness

» Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.

» Symptoms

• Sleep disturbances
• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• Stomach trouble
• Fatigue
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Overeating
• Loss of energy and enthusiasm
• Mood changes

» Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.

» Symptoms

• Avoiding intimacy
• Lack of communication
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Constant arguing
• Inability to resolve conflicts
• Fights that last for days, weeks or months

» Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.

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• Dread of certain objects
• Extreme fear of certain situations
• Shortness of breath
• Fast heart rate
• Irrational fears

» Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.

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• Concentration problems
• Bad judgment or trouble making decisions
• Fatigue and a general decrease of energy
• Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
• Extreme pessimism
• Insomnia
• Excessive sleeping
• Irritability
• Loss of interest in sex
• Loss of interest in life
• Eating problems
• Physical pains
• Suicidal thoughts
• Suicide attempts

» Definition Depression is defined as a mental state that causes extreme sadness, pessimism, and a loss of interest in life. Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, uncontrollable crying, loss of interest in life, as well as other physical and mental signs. Counseling and therapy are two recommended ways to get help with depression. While depression is a normal human state of mind, when it lasts for a long time or is very intense, it may be a sign of bigger problems.

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• Sleep problems
• Hopelessness
• Low self-esteem
• Bad eating habits
• Fatigue

» Definition Mood disorders are mental illnesses that center around chemical imbalances in the brain that cause emotional problems with depression, mania, or a combination of both. Symptoms of mood disorders include feelings of hopelessness, sleep troubles and other problems. Treatment with psychotherapy is helpful for dealing with a variety of mood disorders.

» Symptoms

• Sleep disturbances
• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• Stomach trouble
• Fatigue
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Overeating
• Loss of energy and enthusiasm
• Mood changes

» Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.

» Symptoms

• Avoiding intimacy
• Lack of communication
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Constant arguing
• Inability to resolve conflicts
• Fights that last for days, weeks or months

» Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.

» Symptoms

• Sleep problems
• Hopelessness
• Low self-esteem
• Bad eating habits
• Fatigue

» Definition Mood disorders are mental illnesses that center around chemical imbalances in the brain that cause emotional problems with depression, mania, or a combination of both. Symptoms of mood disorders include feelings of hopelessness, sleep troubles and other problems. Treatment with psychotherapy is helpful for dealing with a variety of mood disorders.

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• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Detached feelings
• Feelings that the world is unreal
• Trembling or twitching

» Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.

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• Changes in behavior
• Financial problems
• Destructive, anti-social behavior
• Apathy

» Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.