After a winning bout with panic disorder, depression, and alcoholism, Bill found his life's passion and work. So he earned his master's degree and counseling credentials, and is doing all he can to lend a hand to those having a tough time. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, or chronic stress, Bill has some powerful sharing and learning opportunities on this blog, chipur.com. He also offers mentoring packages. In addition to doing psychiatric emergency work, Bill continues to do a lot of writing and speaking. He's conducted numerous mental health workshops and is available for future engagements. Bill is a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (N.A.M.I.). He resides in the far western suburbs of Chicago where he enjoys time with his two wonderful teenage children.
Recent Activity
How is it that an antibiotic can provide relief for panic and anxiety? Learn about some very creative and hopeful thinking and strategy.
Not sure why you bother to get up in the morning? A talk with an old friend taught me a huge lesson.
Albeit a natural and necessary state, anger can be toxic. In the third and final installment of a three-part series we'll see what I did to manage my anger. I'm thinking the techniques will work for you, as well.
Albeit a natural and necessary state, anger can be toxic. In the second of a three-part series we'll see how anger impacts panic and anxiety.
Albeit a natural and necessary state, anger can be toxic. And its impact on panic attacks and anxiety is significant. In the first of a two-part series we'll learn what anger really is.
Our minds work against us in so many ways every second of every day, resulting in anxiety and mood misery. Seems to me it's time to train our minds to straighten up and fly right. Well, we can!
One would sure think going to their primary care physician would be the first option for a panic or anxiety sufferer. Sadly, research indicates it isn't such a hot idea. Find out why, and what can be done about it.
Suffering from panic attacks is bad enough. But, what if your panic attacks were being caused by an unknown physical issue that could easily be diagnosed and remedied? We may just have something here.
Agoraphobia is absolutely awful. Raise your hand if you've ever had to deal with it. What if I told you it may have a lot to do with your biological perception of your environmental positioning? Well, I am.
Guilt can be brutal and a huge barrier to panic and anxiety recovery. A curious consideration here is the superego and its personality. Cool stuff.

