Is Friday 13th Really the Most Unlucky Day of the Year?
Probably not, but online therapy and coaching company Mentaline.com, turns it around and offers the lucky charm of the day, when they make Friday 13th 2011 Free Coaching & Therapy Day.
Are you also superstitious or is Friday the 13th just another excuse for people to anticipate bad luck?? Are the myths of Friday the 13th just human psychology or are facts on bad luck connected with this certain date?
Friday the 13th is one of the most known widespread superstitions and it actually has become a named phobia. With Paraskevidekatriaphobics— people have a morbid, irrational fear of taking the myths of Friday the 13th seriously, with most choosing not to even get out of bed because of the fear something dreadful will happen to them.
The superstition originated in ancient times and according to Christian scripture, Jesus was crucified on a Friday. In the 14th century we have “The Canterbury Tales” as well as the more modern term of “Black Friday” which we all associate with the stock market. So where does the number 13 come into the equation, well the number 12 is considered the number of completeness – there are 12 zodiac signs, 12 months to the year, 12 hours on the clock. But 13 is known as an unlucky number and we all know the myth relating to the “Last Supper” where 13 people seated at the table will result in the death of one of the diners. When we set up another plate we are probably just superstitious and not hit by Paraskevidekatriaphobics.
With as many as 60 million people globally claiming to be affected by the fear of Friday 13th – who are we to believe or not there is more to it than meets the eye! Every year we have at least one Friday 13th and this year mentaline.com are offering a FREE Therapy/Coaching Day open to readers who sign up on the website and take this opportunity to speak with a professional.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or need some direction in your life? We can match you with a professional who will be able to help get back on track. On top of that the professionals can probably cure any Paraskevidekatriaphobics.
Just sign up to www.mentaline.com and on Friday 13th and you can register with a professional who will speak with you in the comfort of your own home or office through our online facility.
You find the list of all participating professionals here.
For more information please contact Melanie.luck@mentaline.com.
ENDS
Editor’s notes
Mentaline.com was founded by entrepreneur Jesper Buch in 2009. It is now one of the world’s largest online therapy and coaching platform, connecting therapists, psychologists and life coaches with members of the public who need their assistance via an innovative and technological platform.
Users of the site can access One2One webcam or telephone sessions with professionals on the site, access the support forums or take part in the Masterclasses.
There are currently hundreds of therapists and coaches registered on Mentaline.com, each of whom set their own rates, but sessions average at about £40-£60 per hour.
For further information regarding mentaline please contact Melanie Luck 0207 183 2472 or email: melanie.luck@mentaline.com
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