The Consequences And Effects Of Tinnitus

Article by Adrian Featherstone

The condition of tinnitus is commonly described as being a condition in which a person hears sounds for which there is no matching source in the environment. Put another way, what the tinnitus sufferer hears is only a sensation of sound. The apparent source of the noise is variously described as being the ear or ears and often just somewhere in the head. It may in fact seem to emanate from a point in space just outside the head. Wheresoever the source of that sound appears to be, it is a noise that only the tinnitus sufferer is able hear.

What is less widely talked about is what the effects of tinnitus are.

Any effort to fully describe the impact of tinnitus on a sufferers life is likely to fall short of the mark. To a point it is understandable that the non sufferer might feel that this is just something imagined, or that it may be a sign of madness, which of course it is very definitely not.

The distraction to concentration of even the mildest tinnitus is substantial. When the sound level of a tinnitus becomes the predominant focus of a sufferers life it really can feel like insanity beckons. The inability to quieten, to move away from or to hide from those incessant, invasive and unwelcome noises can push the tinnitus sufferer to the edge of depression.

There is no peace and quiet to be had however much the sufferer seeks to find it. That desire for quiet cannot be transformed into reality however. Absurdly the silence that is so needed becomes the catalyst for tinnitus to become the most assertive sound in a quieter environment. Unquestionably the sounds of tinnitus are nurtured when they are focused upon. That formula drives a vicious downward spiraling effect.

Sleep deprivation is frequent consequence of the effects of tinnitus. The quiet of the night can be the worst time of all for the tinnitus sufferer. With tinnitus keeping you awake and it being the only thing to focus on, the night can be very long.

The potential for stress, anxiety and eventual depression can have very negative consequences on the lives of the sufferer and those closest to him.

It doesn’t have to be that way of course. Contrary to popular teaching tinnitus can be controlled. Tinnitus does respond positively to self-help measures.

The starting point for tinnitus liberation is conceived in the mind. Once there is an acceptance of the situation as it is, it is possible to move on with a positive mental attitude coupled with a steadfast determination to beat the effects of tinnitus. With this must be a willingness to have an open mind and to try new strategies. For the majority of sufferers the effects of tinnitus can be muted or with persistence they can even be snuffed out altogether.

Life can be very much better for those tinnitus sufferers who refuse to accept the consequences of tinnitus as being permanent. But they do have to be prepared to take up the mantle and do something positive about it such as getting involved with a tinnitus reduction program!

About the Author

Adrian Featherstone writes widely on the subject of Tinnitus at http://www.tinnitusliberation.com where you can see just how much the effect of tinnitus might be costing you and read important information about tinnitus for the any tinnitus sufferer

Vacation Rental Homes – 3 Catastrophic Consequences When Costa Rica Tourists Feed Monkeys – Part 2

Article by Evelyn Gallardo

One of the many attractions to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica is the abundant wildlife particularly its primates – capuchin, howler and the endangered Red-backed squirrel monkey. Having Manuel Antonio National Park in such close proximity to many vacation rental homes gives vacationers the added thrill of seeing wildlife in their own backyard.

Unfortunately out of ignorance, indifference or for a photo opportunity many tourists feed the monkeys. However, they’re not fully to blame. Although local hotels are completely aware of the dangers, a few still encourage feeding monkeys to attract more clients. When tourists see others doing it they assume it’s acceptable. But feeding the monkeys is so detrimental to their health and survival it can have catastrophic consequences.

Catastrophic Consequence #1

As monkeys are attracted to more populated areas to be fed by humans they face new kinds of predators. Although monkeys spend the majority of their time in the trees, they’ll run along the ground briefly to get to desired food source if there’s no overhead passage through the rain forest canopy. This proximity to the ground increases their risk of dog attacks. Dogs are popular pets in Manuel Antonio and most homeowners have one or more. Running across a road to get to tourists tempting them with bananas also makes monkeys vulnerable to being hit by cars.

Catastrophic Consequence #2

In order to maintain good physical condition, the monkeys of Manuel Antonio need to travel an average of 17 kilometers per day. When they become accustomed to being fed by humans they tend to stay within an area where there’s “fast food,” upsetting their normal foraging routes and physical routines.

Catastrophic Consequence #3

When monkeys have repeated contact them they lose their fear of humans. This facilitates the illegal trade in wildlife by making it easier for poachers to catch them.

When you’re in Manuel Antonio resist the temptation to feed the monkeys. That cute endangered Red-backed squirrel monkey who you feed a banana to today could be attacked by a dog, be hit by a car, sold to the pet trade or die from the bacteria on your hands tomorrow. Treat nature’s creatures responsibly, so they’ll still be there when you return.

About the Author

Evelyn Gallardo is a vacation rental homeowner with 10 years of experience with homes located within the monkey corridor in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. For more information visit http://paradiseawaits.me or http://DiscoveryBeachouse.com

Is Masturbation Harmful and What Are the Consequences of Excessive Masturbation?

Article by Ryan Mutt

No one talks about it, parents avoid the subjects and friends consider it embarrassing. Still, masturbation exists and lots of people are practicing it regularly. Most men start to masturbate when they are teenagers. Their body is transforming, they become adults and they are eager to get to know themselves. Later on, men still practice it if they happen to be deprived of sex for a while. But this is the limit of normality. If practiced excessively, masturbation can have harmful and unpleasant side effects. It’s just like drinking alcohol: a glass every now and then is inoffensive, but a couple of glasses a day become problematic.

Some teenagers continue to masturbate very often because nobody warns them about the fact that masturbation might be harmful and they are too embarrassed to ask if anything bad can happen to them from excessive masturbation. The undesirable consequences of such a behavior will only become visible in time. You are not going to masturbate today and see the side effects tomorrow. Only after a few years of excessive masturbation your body will be affected and you will stumble upon unexpected problems. It is best to be informed and to know what the risks of continuing with your bad habit are.

One of the most unpleasant and harmful consequences of over masturbation is the possibility of developing sexual dysfunctions. In time, if you don’t put an end to this habit, you might find yourself unable of having a normal relationship. You will start to suffer of premature ejaculation, you will be unable to maintain an erection and your semen will start leaking. This is extremely unpleasant and embarrassing because you can’t control yourself and each time you’ll see or think about something exciting, you’ll leak semen. Excessive masturbation can even modify the shape and the size of your penis and you might realize one day that it has shrunken and curved.

The leaking semen and the premature ejaculation might seem the most harmful consequences of excessive masturbation. They are indeed devastating for a man, but they might be accompanied by other consequences like tiredness, blurred vision, hair fall and weakness. Over masturbation will eventually turn you into a frustrated person that won’t enjoy other people’s company.

If you have already crossed the line and turned occasional masturbation into a daily habit, it is absolutely compulsory to give it up. You could also take some herbal supplements to counteract the harmful effects of excessive masturbation and to make you capable of a normal sexual life again.

Read more about Side Effects of Over Masturbation. Also know about Nocturnal Emission Treatment. Read about Premature Ejaculation Cure.

About the Author

Ryan Mutt

GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) – The Fear of Consequences

Article by Lewis Thomas

GAD Sufferers constantly live the fear of consequences; a pointless fear, based on what ‘might happen’ but hardly ever does. This fear comes from the anxiety response as a result of certain physical and mental changes, which happen during high anxiety. In GAD, these changes cause sufferers to feel threatened much of the time, even when no actual (real) threat exists.

This disorder affects 1 in 4 people during the course of their lives. Twice as many women as men suffer from GAD with the risk being highest between childhood and middle age. GAD can develop quickly or it may take years. GAD will cause anxiety levels to be much more intense than the ‘normal’ anxiety levels experienced on a day to day basis. Sufferers of GAD are constantly worried and fearful for no reason.

GAD is overwhelming; the constant fear of consequences of what might happen is always present, in the sufferers mind. This feeling of fear will trigger a high anxiety response which should return to a normal level once the fear has gone. Since there is nothing present to fear, only the thoughts in the sufferer’s heads, GAD Sufferers are always fearful, causing their normal level of anxiety to be much higher.

The physical symptoms of GAD sufferers may make them feel light-headed or out of breath. They may also feel nauseated or have to go to the bathroom frequently.

Because generalised anxiety is constant, it can cause anxiety / panic attacks during the day and night. GAD makes you unable to relax, and you may startle more easily. GAD makes it difficult to concentrate and often, you will have trouble falling or staying asleep. Your stomach may churn your heart race or beat slower or you may get palpitations. You may also feel sweaty or clammy, dizzy or shaky and a sense of general unrest. You may just feel as if you have the Flu with shaky or weak legs and clamminess. The high anxiety might cause you to have disturbing thoughts and make you feel depressed.These thoughts and feelings are harmless but unpleasant nonetheless.

GAD has the same root cause as other Anxiety Disorders.Something has caused your normal anxiety level to get stuck at a much higher level. This means that you are always anxious and living with the fear of consequences. A major stress in life such as bereavement, divorce, serious health or financial problems can often trigger GAD. Once GAD has developed, it will persist long term.

The Amygdala, a small organ in the brain which controls the memory and level of anxiety responses, has learned to accept this higher level as normal. This is a learned condition, although no one consciously wants to learn it, it happens subconsciously due to behaviour.

GAD is not a mental or physical illness, it is an anxiety disorder caused by a learned behavioural condition. It can be cured, but not by medicines or therapy treatments.

A permanent cure for GAD, which takes away the fear of consequences, is The Linden Method. Developed byCharles Linden, after years of research and trials, to find a cure for anxiety disorders. He was a former long term sufferer of Anxiety Disorders, and is now leading expert on the subject. He developed the cure to put an end to his own suffering, after years of treatments from the medical profession had failed him. The Linden Methodis not justanother e book; it is a complete money back guaranteed cure for anxiety disorders.

About the Author

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Emotional Consequences of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can only be described as a living hell. They consume every minute of your waking hours where the sufferer is so caught up in counting calories, reading the back of packets, measuring and weighing food, thinking when and where they are going to binge and how to sneak away to throw it all back up.

They eat a piece of cake and then they feel compelled to go for a 10k run to burn off the calories they think they have just consumed. Or they swallow laxatives and spend the next 3 hours on the toilet. Or they simply put their fingers down their throat and throw up.

Now do you see why these disorders are a living hell?
Not only that but they are slowly killing themselves and reducing their lifespan by 10 to 20 years. And the really sad part is they know they are doing it but can’t stop.

Most people’s reaction to this is for the anorexic to just start eating again with comments like “eat you idiot just eat”. Or for the bulimic to stop binging and purging what’s so hard about that, do this and all will be well. But I wish it was that simple, but it is not.

You see an eating disorder is a deep psychological problem that lives in the subconscious mind of the sufferer and it really has nothing to do with food. Food is only a symptom of the disorder, a way that the sufferer feels they have some kind of control in their lives.

Sure in the beginning to the sufferer this may have been the case, but in the end the ED controls them 100%. It dictates everything they do or say and controls them with an iron fist.

To you the casual reader you may not understand how such a thing can happen to someone and it is hard for you to think of a reason why.

But it can be caused by many things even something as simple as being called fat at school. Or just wanting to shed a few kilos to look better or it can be a violent episode in their life like sexual assault or verbal abuse.

It could even be as simple as not getting enough love and attention from their parents. No matter what the cause is, to the sufferer these are very real.

I have been told by many sufferers that their ED is like getting on an escalator, you know you are on it but you can’t find a way off. This is because you are so totally consumed by the eating disorder you have become a slave to it.

I will make it perfectly clear, if you know someone with and eating disorder then realize they can not simply stop by themselves. It would be like you trying to stop breathing air, it can’t be done.

So what to do? Well the good way that actually works is to find a self help program that will address all the things that stop the eating disorder sufferer from getting better. One that deals with the problem in a sympathetic way and is non-confrontational where the sufferer knows they are in a safe environment.

Emotional consequences can be eased by finding a good self help program if a person is willing to understand and accept that she/he has a problem. If the person denies the problem she/he probably needs to find extra help from a reliable source.

To learn more about eating disorders go to http://www.eatingdisorder-cure.com