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Irrational thoughts are unhealthy We all have our concerns. Dire or trivial these issues weigh us down. They take up space. We may not reflect on them every day but they certainly cross our minds and when they do we may feel negative emotions: depression, frustration, remorse, regret, shame or embarrassment. It is healthy to express strong emotions when something goes wrong in your life and should be encouraged. It is part of the healing process. But what if those emotions are damaging? What if they compound our problems and make them worse? If someone were to experience a loss of a relationship or loss of job, we would likely expect this person to feel sadness. Such an emotion would be appropriate for these circumstances. However, what if this person’s feelings deteriorated into depression that caused him to isolate and turn away from the people who would love and
support him? What if this depression crippled her motivation to pursue a new job? Would these emotions be rational? According to the rational emotive behavior therapy framework, a rational belief is preferential — i.e., non-absolute — in nature and is expressed in the form of a desire, wish, want or like. “I wish the circumstances concerning my job were different.” These beliefs are considered rational because they are flexible — we accept that we don’t always get what we want) and they don’t impede us in the attainment of our goals. “Losing my job was bad, but not terrible. I don’t like it, but I can deal with it and find another job.” On the other hand, irrational beliefs are expressed in the rigid form of musts, shoulds, oughts, and so on. “The life I live must absolutely be the way I want it to be, and if it isn’t I’ll be miserable, poor me.” “I must be successful and
JEREMY SKOW approved of by others, and if I’m not, then I can’t be happy.” Irrational beliefs tend to lead to inappropriate negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, shame and anger. They are inappropriate for three reasons: 1. they cause the individual to experience a great deal of pain and discomfort; 2. they can motivate someone to engage in self-defeating behavior; 3. they can impede someone from carrying out behaviors necessary to reach their goals. Our goal for happier living would therefore be realized
by minimizing our irrational thoughts. Awareness is the first step toward cleaning out your emotional closet. The more you are aware of your torment-creating irrational thoughts, feelings and behaviors, the more successful you will be at getting rid of them. It might be easy to recognize if you are severely anxious or depressed. Recognizing the appropriateness of these emotions may be much harder. The next step involves actively disputing your irrational beliefs. When you are irrational you oppose reason and refuse to accept things for the way they truly are. Where is the proof that I am unattractive to others because I lost my job? Where is the evidence that the loss of my job indicates I am incompetent and unlikely to ever experience success again? The third step is based on the rational emotive behavior therapy theory that we have the ability to change our thoughts and feelings by acting against them.
Thoughts, feelings and behaviors are believed to interact and affect each other. Crazy ideas lead to frantic feelings and strange acts. Frenzied feelings bring on foolish notions and behaviors. Rash actions cause bizarre convictions and delirious emotions. The fear of a pool might only be overcome if you actively decide to test the waters. Forcing yourself to keep doing what you are afraid of has the potential of ridding you of your irrational fears. This spring inventory your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Make an effort to challenge yourself when you’re being irrational. Focus on behaviors that are consistent with your goals and live happier. Jeremy Skow maintains a private practice in Manhasset at (516) 322-9133. For speaking engagements or media inquiries, you may reach Mr. Skow in his office, by email: jskow@lmhcny.com or www. mentalhealthcounselingny.com
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UNDERSTANDING VEIN DISEASE by Dr. Mark Schwartz MD, FACS, RPVI
Vein disease is a common ailment that affects 30% to 50% of the adult U.S. population. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, superficial blood clots, skin changes and even ulcer formation on the lower extremities. With awareness, however, symptoms can be caught at an early stage and treatments as well as preventative measures can be taken. Typically, women are often more affected than men, but men present with more severe symptoms including skin changes and ulcer formation. A series of one-way valves control the actual flow of the blood in the veins. When valves malfunction and fail to operate properly, disease may develop. In this case, it may allow blood to leak or flow backwards especially in the lower extremities. This backward flow, called venous reflux, is what precipitates symptoms. These symptoms arise from an elevated blood pressure in the veins and may be referred to as venous hypertension. This process leads to an intense inflammatory process both in the vein wall and valves as well as the skin and underlying healthy tissue. Spider veins and varicose veins are two of the more common vein problems in which people are typically more familiar. Spider veins lie just below the skin’s surface and usually appear as red or blue blotches. They are typically not dangerous and are simply cosmetic in nature. Varicose veins also lie just below the
issue and are visually undesirable; skin’s surface but may represent therefore, many patients prefer to a more serious problem and have them treated. It is a relative require medical attention. They easy procedure and can quickly be often appear as twisted, bulging done in a doctor’s office with the or lumpy veins and are usually injection of a sclerosing agent or quite noticeable. Varicose veins topical skin laser. Varicose veins and underlying venous hypertenwith underlying venous valvular sion may lead to blood clots, insufficiency can be treated with skin damage, inflammation and minimally invasive procedures, leg ulcers if left untreated. with little or no down time and can Symptoms can often be present for many months or years withDr. Mark Schwartz be performed in the doctor’s office as well. out escalating into serious probThere are a variety of non-invasive minilems. When symptoms develop slowly, people start to accept them as part of the regular mal venous treatments that will eliminate the aches and pains associated with aging and visible effects and potentially prevent more serious health risks. These minimal invasive simply ignore their presence. In addition to the appearance of spider or procedures include endovenous radiofrevaricose veins, there are many other symp- quency ablation, endovenous laser ablation toms to watch for including swelling, discol- and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy oration with inflammation, along with com- among others. All of the modalities listed plaints of pain, heaviness and tenderness have completely eliminated the need for along the affected areas. Some patients have painful stripping procedures that led to proa sensation of itching or burning within the longed convalescence, hospital admissions affected leg. Another complaint is restless leg and general anesthesia. All patients with syndrome. This typically occurs during the symptomatic vein insufficiency can be treatnight as the cramping leg muscles contract to ed, almost regardless of age. We have treatpush the blood out of the legs back toward ed patients as young as 16 and as old as 95. Dr. Mark A. Schwartz is a Board Certified the heart. Venous valvular insufficiency is easy to Vascular Surgeon with over 20 years’ experidiagnose because the signs and symptoms are ence in the field of Vascular Surgery and Vein readily apparent and because a diagnostic treatment. He is currently the only Vascular duplex ultrasound exam is so widely avail- Surgeon in New York State holding three able. Spider veins are mainly a cosmetic Board certifications in Vascular Surgery,
General Surgery and Phlebology (specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of venous origin). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is certified in vascular ultrasound interpretation and holds the RPVI degree from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. He has been consistently named one of America's Top Surgeons by the Consumer Research Council of America and a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Dr. Schwartz serves as the Medical Director of the North Shore Vein Center, a national training center for advanced vein treatment, where physicians travel from across the country to learn about his advanced techniques and cutting edge technologies in the management of vein disease. The Center is the largest vein dedicated facility on Long Island, where over 10,000 vein procedures are performed annually. The North Shore Vein Center is fully certified by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The IAC endorses expertise in the field of venous disease, certifying that the center’s procedures and processes are of the highest standards in the management of venous disease. The North Shore Vein Center is one of the first 50 centers across the country to achieve this distinction, is the only accredited facility in Nassau County, Queens and Brooklyn, and is only one of 5 such facilities in the entire State of New York to receive this recognition.
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epetitive stress injuries, or RSIs, can impact muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Though The Mayo Clinic estimates that three million people in the United States are affected by such injuries, some may not fully understand just how they reached a point where they are suffering from an RSI. RSIs are a condition that occurs when too much stress is placed on one part of the body, typically a joint, over and over again, resulting in inflammation and potential tissue damage. RSIs typically happen when a person repeats the same movements again and again. It comes as no surprise then that RSIs are commonly experienced by athletes and office workers. The elderly are most affected by RSIs, but these types of injuries are also known to occur in younger adults and children. These injuries tend to develop over time and tend go unnoticed in their early stages. Prevention is the best defense against RSIs. Start by using proper equipment at all times to help keep the body protected and in neutral positions. Such equipment may include support devices for wrists or knees, and shoes that fit well and provide ample support. Athletes should make sure their gear is properly sized to their bodies. Using the wrong size tennis racket, for example, may contribute to elbow strain when serving and hitting. Proper nutrition also is key. Consuming the right foods is essential to developing and maintaining strong
muscles, which help support joints in the body. Speak with a doctor or nutritionist if you suspect your diet has room for improvement. RSIs can be troublesome for office workers. Maintaining neutral body positioning is the best defense against pain and injury, according to the pain prevention resource Tifaq.com. Tifaq.com suggests following these procedures in addition to stretching and exercising at the office: • Keep your head level, forward facing and in line with your torso. • Feet should be flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Shoulders can be relaxed and arms hanging normally at your sides. Your elbows should be at about 90-degree angles. • Support your back with a lumbar support or a small pillow. • Sit vertically or lean back slightly while at your desk. • Keep frequently used items close by so you do not need to stretch. • Position your monitor so it is directly in front of you and at eye level. • Take frequent breaks to stretch or take a walk around the office. Examples of RSIs include carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injuries, tendinitis, and trigger finger. Always consult with a doctor if pain from routine activities is persistent. Individuals may benefit from working with a physical therapist to learn strategies to avoid RSI activities.
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Anger in America leads to health woes class finally shouted in unison, “We’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take this anymore!” When a nation feels chronic anger for These are interesting times in Amerso many years people will either drink ica. Nearly every major intersection on too much, eat too much, turn to medicaLong Island has a CVS, Walgreens or Rite tion or get sick. And lots of people do all Aid drugstore open 24/7. And the reason of the above. And when all these things the pharmaceutical industry thrives is be- fail they overturn the government. This is what happened this year. In cause there is now an epidemic of psychosome way we are undergoing a revolution. somatic illnesses in America. We witnessed the collapse of the twoMy research as well as Dr. Paul Shorter’s suggests that nine out of 10 Americans party system and a full-on repudiation of experience some psychosomatic illness the Washington establishment. And what we now see is the expreswithin any one-month period. They will report headaches, back sion of anger from nearly every segment pain, skin problems, digestive illness or of America. Liberals transient infecmarch in the tion or pain. streets, conservaDespite an tives shout epiabundance of thets, the media available health expresses its disprofessionals of gust, Broadway all kinds, people shows like “Hamseem to be sicker ilton’’ pronounce than ever. Why is their concerns to this? the audience and Firstly as sothe presidentcial media has elect tweets his grown there has indignation in been a simultathe middle of the neous loss of real night. Madness is community. It upon us. has gone so far The label that now iPads “Ugly American’’ are regularly inis truer today stalled in strollers than ever before. so the infants can Trump is the watch TV. quintessential exLong gone emplar of aggresare the days of sion, competitivethose predicable ness, arrogance, and friendly fam- These are angry times in America. entitlement and ily dinners to convulgarity. nect with those However, he is also a man for our you love. We are all on the go and very busy times. The silent majority has finally spoken. chasing the American dollar and the It has suffered long enough, for nearly American dream. In fact we’re all so busy we wouldn’t four decades and this has resulted in a recognize the American dream if it hit us population with an abundance of menin the nose. We are like that scene in “Al- tal illness, drug addictions, obesity and a ice in Wonderland” where the Mad Hatter growing list of psychosomatic diseases. President-elect Donald Trump, a man says “I’m late, I’m late for a very important with no political experience at all, won date.” The result of this endless rushing because he remains America’s last great hope. about is anger, lots and lots of anger. I can’t complain one bit because the Our current epidemic of psychosomatcurrent emotional state in America has ic illnesses is based upon the above. The MIT professor Noam Chom- given me a thriving psychoanalytic pracsky refers to this as generalized anger in tice. But others do have a right to complain America. The failure of the middle class to achieve economic growth has resulted and do have a right to feel neglected and in chronic overwork for nearly every mid- enraged. In all revolutions boundaries collapse, dle-class family. Mothers work, fathers work overtime protocol is demolished and propriety ends. and kids are left to fend for themselves. Trump tweets madly away as a It doesn’t take a genius to understand that Donald Trump’s election was largely Broadway show expresses its concern to Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who was based upon generalized American rage. Like Howard Beale in the 1976 black in the audience. Continued on Page 50 comedy “Network,” the American middle
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How occupational therapy can help chronic pain sufferers
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Chronic pain sufferers can benefit from working with occupational therapists.
illions of people suffer from acute or chronic pain every year, and the effects of that pain extend far and wide. While pain sufferers understandably focus their attention on treating their conditions, it’s important for all people to recognize the nonphysical burdens pain places on people as well. Estimates vary regarding the overall financial burden of chronic pain on healthcare systems, but numerous studies have suggested the overall costs are in the neighborhood of half a billion dollars every year. A recent report from the Institute of Medicine estimated that pain costs American society as much as $635 billion every year, a figure that includes both the costs associated with treating pain and the money forfeited to lost productivity. The costs of chronic pain are substantial in Canada as well. Though the population of Canada is just 35 million (compared to nearly 320 million in the United States), a
2010 report estimated the costs associated with chronic pain and lost productivity and sick days in Canada to be around $37 billion annually. Chronic pain can be uncomfortable and costly, but there are ways to manage the effects of chronic pain and lead an active, productive life. Occupational therapy is one way for chronic pain sufferers to combat their conditions and improve their quality of life.
What is occupational therapy? According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapists and their assistants utilize everyday activities to help chronic pain sufferers participate in the things they want to do and need to do, including work.
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teach methods for decreasing the frequency and duration of painful episodes. This may include adapting environments that tend to trigger pain. For example, if an office environment is identified as the cause of the pain or a primary trigger, occupation therapists can recommend adjustments and equipment to make that environment less conducive to pain. Occupational therapists also teach clients how to use the equipment so their pain decreases while they perform necessary tasks, such as those associated with their jobs. Many occupational therapists work in conjunction with other healthcare professionals who are treating their clients. This cooperation can help to determine the ideal course of treatment and may help patients hesitant to treat their conditions with medication find other avenues to overcome their chronic pain. Chronic pain is a potentially formidable foe that affects millions of people across the globe. Chronic pain sufferers can learn more about the role occupational therapists can play in combating their conditions by visiting www. aota.org.
Anger in America leads to health woes Continued from Page 49 Trump promises a big wall to hold us all together, to keep intruders away and to re-establish an American identity. Shaky times for America and I have never seen such political interest. This seems even more sinister and more important than the cultural revolutions of the late 1960s.
Maybe that’s the way it ought to be. It’s been said that this revolution is a backlash to the cultural changes that began in the 1960s. We’ve all been wondering when things will begin to get better. We all know there is too much road rage, too many school shootings, too much competition, too much overwork, too much drug use, too much exhaustion, too
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much illness and too much malaise. The pharmaceutical industry and the social media industry are just about the only industries that seem to be thriving. So let us pray there will be real change, real growth and real connection in our homes and towns. Who would have guessed that a man called Donald Trump would be needed to bring some hope and some peace to
our land. And if he succeeds I guarantee that we will slowly begin to see less use of medication, less illness, less alcoholism, less obesity and more of a sense of community. My guess is that America is looking for some spiritual light leading us out of our current malaise. But until that light comes along we may have to settle for a new president.
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