How To Cope With Depression At Work

Chances are, someone at your workplace has depression. It could be a co-worker; it could be you. Not just a case of the blues, not deadline burnout, but chronic, clinical depression that requires ongoing treatment. According to Mental Health America, one in 20 workers is experiencing depression at any given time. And you don't just snap out of it with a little willpower. It's a process that starts by getting the help you need. Here's how people manage at work while dealing head-on with depression.
Recognize the signs.
You're tired all the time. Cooperating with colleagues -- even talking to them -- takes an enormous effort. You keep your office door shut and interact with your computer. Or you visit the employee restroom for another crying jag. It's hard to concentrate and impossible to summon up a positive attitude. Along with morale, your productivity is down the drain. It takes you longer to get things done, and co-workers notice that you seem out of it. Deadlines don't motivate you -- they just pile on more stress. You're calling in sick. Or, you're spending lots of extra time on the job, burying yourself in tasks to avoid your emotions. You're suffering and so is your work. It's time to seek treatment.
Take a mental health break.
Betsy Aimee (who did not use her full name to maintain her privacy), 33, works in public relations in Los Angeles. In her 20s, depression entered her life. "I was really in a little bit of denial about what was happening to me," she says. Aimee describes herself as a "full type-A, very-critical-of-myself individual." It's hard when you can't function as well as you're used to, but slogging on doesn't work when you're in a downward spiral. "When you're at a crossroads in terms of your mental health, you need to really say, 'OK, I'm going to ask for five days off,'" Aimee says. "That might mean the difference between me not having a mental health breakdown, or needing to take additional time off."
Find treatment.
If you had a bad case of the flu, you'd take time off to recover, right? And if you developed diabetes, you'd put work aside to find a doctor and get stabilized. "Depression is no different from any other chronic condition," says Paul Gionfriddo, president and CEO of Mental Health America. "To stay with it and maintain an independent and productive life -- it's important to identify it, get the appropriate treatment and then stick with that treatment." When it comes to counseling sessions or tracking medications and their side effects, there's no one-and-done treatment. "People should be going back even as they would with any other doctor and say, 'OK, is this the right med, is this the right course for me?'" he says.
Check into workplace services and insurance.
With chronic conditions -- like depression -- you have workplace protections against discrimination. "'Otherwise qualified' is always the terminology," Gionfriddo says. "If you are otherwise qualified, then a reasonable accommodation has to be made." In practical terms, he says, that might mean "when you need to take a day off and check out, you do that," without fear of jeopardizing your job. Then, he says, you come back to work when you "can give it a 100 percent again." Many workplaces have employee assistance programs that include confidential mental health services. Also, look into your health insurance coverage for treatment including counseling and medication.
Whatever gets you through the day.
Most people don't have the luxury of taking time off until their depression is under perfect control. In a 2012 blog posting about workplace depression, Aimee describes how she managed rough weeks by taking it day by day. She set herself clear goals, created lists and highlighted top priorities so she wouldn't lose sight of her boss' needs. Realizing that her short-term recall was temporarily off kilter, she took plenty of notes during meetings and gave herself extra time to prepare assignments. And she'd ask trusted colleagues to take a second look at her work.
Decide if -- and how -- to tell your boss.
The type of industry in which you work and the relationship you have with supervisors can affect how open you want to be about depression, Aimee says. Before you disclose your diagnosis, it helps to assess your relationship with your boss and to determine how much information you feel comfortable sharing. "In my case, I talked to my boss once I had medical attention and I had a diagnosis," she says. At that point, she was having a hard time focusing on pressing deadlines. "Completing a lengthy research assignment was a challenge for me," Aimee recalls, "and I felt that rather than her thinking I was not engaged in my work, that I would share what was happening to me." For Aimee, opening up that dialogue made her job situation easier.
Take care of your body and mind.
While you're waiting for treatment to take hold, it's important to look after your physical health. "It can help to get enough sleep at night," Gionfriddo says. "It can help not to get too much sleep. It can help to nourish yourself properly – even when it's difficult to put food in your mouth – and to opt for the healthier food choices." Take a walk when you can; a light jog or run can churn up endorphins to ease some depression symptoms. If that walk or run takes you to the nearby park with trees and fountains, so much the better. Meditation helps some people with depression or stress, and it doesn't necessarily require a lot of training or chanting in your cubicle. "Just deep, slow breathing oxygenates us and makes us feel better at the same time," Gionfriddo says.
Office parties -- attend or avoid?
Withdrawal is a symptom of depression, not a solution. That said, when you're depressed, work-social gatherings meant to be fun can feel more like torture. You don't need to choose between two extremes, Gionfriddo says: "It's not either, 'I'm withdrawing to my office and closing the door,' or 'I'm out there with 100 other people who are laughing and joking and having a good time.'" Instead, you might be able to manage five minutes, maybe catch up on a work discussion with a colleague in a quiet corner, then leave. If you've shared your struggle with an office buddy or two, they can help by hanging out with you away from the action.
Tap into peer support -- or provide it.
Humans are social beings, Gionfriddo says, and that's why gathering around the office water cooler used to be so popular. Texting and email have changed that dynamic, though, and it's easier to miss major mood changes in co-workers when you don't communicate face to face. With conditions like depression "people tend to close themselves off from other people," he says. But peers at work can be a great source of support.
If you're not dealing with depression but want to be more attuned to your colleagues, he suggests stepping away from the computer every so often. "Just walk the hall, poke your head in a few offices and say hello," he says. Respect boundaries, though. If someone insists "I'm fine" when he clearly isn't, don't confront him with "Everything is not fine." But, Gionfriddo adds, "It never does more harm than good to ask how somebody's doing: 'You seem a little low today; is everything OK?'"
Reach out to family and friends.
If you're ready to open up to colleagues about depression, it's natural to start with people with whom you already have a comfortable relationship. When they know what's going on, they can have your back during stressful projects and periods -- just like you can have theirs in the future. Friends outside of work and family members can also help you cope. "You never want to replace your professional, your therapist for example, with a peer, but you may want to augment their services with a peer – or start with a peer," Gionfriddo says. Depression can run in families, and some of your relatives may have already been there themselves. They may be further along in managing their condition, and can give you pointers on how to get through the day. If you're in group therapy or a depression self-help group, you can pick up workplace tips and strategies there.
Anticipate job triggers.
As you get a handle on depression, you develop your personal tool kit to manage it. Sometimes you can anticipate depression triggers -- major projects that turn your workplace upside down – and prepare in advance, Gionfriddo says. With your clinical professional, for instance, you might talk about adjusting medication doses or getting more counseling. And with colleagues in your corner, you can say, 'Based on this, I know I'm coming up to a trigger point next week, what can I do? Talk me through this.' Whatever helps -- breathing, stretching -- set yourself reminders. "We all tend to put these things aside until we need them again," he says. "If I'm fortunate enough to recognize my triggers, I'm fortunate enough to recognize what I need to do for self-help."
Know when to seek help ASAP.
Aimee recalls a time when she was still coming to terms with depression at work, and a co-worker basically told her, "We are going to call your health provider right now and get you help, because this isn't just feeling down -- this is something else."
Gionfriddo cautions that even people who are in treatment and have learned how to cope can still return to an acute phase of depression that leaves them totally withdrawn. Whether they're mostly relying on medications or counseling, they may need a "therapeutic reset," he says. "That's the time to call and say, 'Can I get an appointment today?' and explain 'I'm worse off -- and can we head this off at the pass before I'm at point where I'm out of work for two weeks or fail to do my project?'"
Be easy on yourself.
If you think you have depression, and you fear that speaking up might affect your job, it helps to realize "you're not alone – and once you're open to talk about this condition, you'll find that there's more people who are sympathetic to you than those who are critical," Aimee says. "Your fear of the reaction might be worse than the actual reaction." From one who's been there, her advice is, "While you're being proactive about treatment, take it one day at a time and be very gentle with yourself."
Source:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/16/work-and-depression_n_5823534.html

Get Motivated to Work Through Depression

When you’re feeling depressed, people around you may not completely understand what you’re going through. One of the common misconceptions is that depression is simply a lack of motivation, says Simon Casey, PhD, author of Secrets to Emotional Wealth and founder and CEO of Emotional Mastery International.
“Unfortunately, many people believe that people who are depressed lack motivation, and they assume that’s the cause of their depression,” says Casey. “They also believe that the depressed person needs to just ‘snap out of it.’ In reality, motivation requires desire and positive, creative energy. Depressed people often lack those two key requirements. Trying to motivate a depressed person by encouraging them to go out, get active, and have fun often fails.”
How to Get Motivated During a Depressive Episode
Having trouble getting motivated is actually a depression symptom all on its own, adds Gabriela Cora, MD, managing partner of the Florida Neuroscience Center and a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. So it’s not surprising that you may have trouble figuring out what motivates you during a depressive episode.
“When someone has depression, it’s about more than just finding motivation,” explains Dr. Cora. “Usually, the person needs professional help and medication to get to the bottom of their illness. It’s not as simple as just finding a hobby that they can be passionate about.”
Finding the Motivation to Get Back on Track
Getting motivated when you’re going through a depressive episode can be challenging, but there are guidelines you can follow to help transition out of your depression, says Cora. Here are some suggestions that may help:

• Get out of bed. Just getting out of bed is a good first step. When the depressive episode is really bad, sometimes motivation starts with recognizing even the smallest steps as mini victories. Simply get up, take a shower, get dressed, and view it as a positive first step toward your goal.
• Get some exercise. Exercise is a proven mood booster, so once you get up and get out of bed, take the next step and make yourself exercise to further break out of that “no-motivation” mindset.
• Break tasks and goals into small steps. Sometimes breaking down what you want to accomplish into smaller, more achievable goals will give you the motivation you need. “For example, a writer could just commit to doing a paragraph at a time, rather than an entire article,” suggests Cora. “By breaking it down this way, you feel like you are accomplishing something.”
• Rely on your family. Most people with depression know their families love them and care for them, but during a depressive episode, it’s easy to lose sight of that fact. If you feel the urge to withdraw, resist it and reach out to your family for help. “A strong family unit is essential when it comes to dealing with a depressed person,” says Casey. “They will provide much-needed support as well as ‘tough love’ to encourage you to work through it in a safe environment.”
• Build on any positive developments. Finding motivation during a depressive episode is undoubtedly tricky, but one strategy is to remain as optimistic and positive as possible. Look for subtle signs, such as colors looking brighter or music sounding better to you, says Cora. Then, push yourself further in that positive direction, and encourage friends and family members to help push you too. Gradually, you may begin to recapture your lost motivation.

Depression is a serious illness, and focusing on a goal, a hobby, or even a strong family unit to get you through it may not be enough. Treatment of depressive episodes frequently require medication and counseling from qualified mental health experts to help you rekindle the motivation you need to get back to a better quality of life.
Source:  http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/major-depression/find-motivation.aspx

Anxiety common in young people

14^th January 2015 – Anxiety is common in young people and worse if they don't have a job. According to The Prince’s Trust Macquarie Youth Index 2015, anxiety is gripping young people. While a large proportion are outgoing and lead busy lives, it found more than 1 in 10 often felt too anxious to leave the house and over a third worried about everyday situations.

Survey

The report says the confidence young people have in their physical health is at its lowest point since the survey began in 2009 and anxiety is preventing them from looking after their health and securing jobs.
Shirley Cramer, CEO of The Royal Society for Public Health, says in the report: “ Mental health issues like anxiety and depression can have a devastating impact on young people’s lives, affecting their relationships, self-confidence and job prospects."
The report is the largest study of its kind, giving a unique insight into the views of young people. The findings are based on interviews with 2,265 16-to-25-year-olds.

Unemployment

The report shows many young people experience anxiety as part of their everyday lives but those who are out of work, or NEET, (not in education, employment or training) are far more likely to demonstrate anxious behaviour.
A fifth (20%) of respondents claim they “fall apart” emotionally on a regular basis. This increases to a third (33%) of NEETs.
More than a third (36%) often feel anxious about everyday situations, rising to 52% of NEETs.
The Youth Index shows that being unemployed has a detrimental effect on a young person’s overall wellbeing. The overall score, which measures levels of happiness and confidence, is 13 points lower for NEETs than for those in education, employment or training, and two points lower than it was in 2014.

Turn lives around

The Prince’s Trust provides a combination of intensive support, vocational training and mentoring. Last year it helped more than 58,000 young people get back into work, education or training.
Martina Milburn, chief executive of The Prince's Trust, says in a statement: "Thousands of young people feel like prisoners in their own homes. Without the right support, they become socially isolated – struggling with day-to-day life and slipping further and further from the jobs market. But, we can help even the most vulnerable young people find work and turn their lives around."
Source:  http://www.webmd.boots.com/anxiety-panic/news/20150114/anxiety-common-in-young-people

Anxiety/Depression/Citalopram- CBT Done - what next ??

OK so ive posted a few times, I suffer with depression and anxiety/ panic attacks , which come out the blue generally but some days i feel like i kinda just know im gonna have one ! as feel edgy all day then bam ! No particular triggers , often if works busy , it happens and yesterday shopping. As for the depression , ive always suffered years ago was on Venlafaxine then came off when ttc. Manged for 9-10 yrs without meds. Before xmas went to gp who originally gave breathing excercises , then went back as no luck and got given Sertraline 50mg. That didnt really work , and lacked sleep so much so they added Mirtazipine but gained alot of weigh in a short space of time , so they then stopped the Mirtazipine and doubled the Sertraline - as you can imagine the side effects i was suffering waqsnt good and got signed off work for 6 weeks , the 100mg of Sertaline still no good so he put me on Venlafaxine , started 75mg then 150 then 225 , 4 weeks into 225mg i started bruising very badly so had to stop them as its int he very rare side effects . So 3 approx weeks ago he put me on 20mgCitalorpram then 40mg 4 days later. which im still on , Im between all this i have had CBT Panic workshop which to be honest hasnt overly helped but then again i was doing it over the period i was changing meds,
I get down at things that have happed in the past , things not even my family know about , domestic violence and being forced to 'do things ' i disdnt want to do with my 1st proper partner ( if u can call hin that ) then my childs dad was also a bit ' handy' which we finally split because of it 8yrs ago - my family only knew about the final time not any of the others he did it , or my partner before . I was then in a happy relationship for 7 yrs and that ended in feb this yr , ive tried to be strong about it but i still cant belive its happened.
Last yr i had an op , which was meant to be day surgery , 3 days in hospital as was more complicated than thought ,  , 4 weeks off work - made myself ill by going bk too soon so had another 3 weeks off ( and the op has not improved anythign )  , i then had to move house whilst poorly and couldnt help much  ( which i love my new pad  just un needed at the time )
On top of all that , my child has behavioral issues and i just feel do drained from life . I work p/t as on my own so cant do much more , work are good as had alot of time off but  i knwo ppl talk about me , i can just imagine it ' oh shes off again ' ;what for now '  ( not many know the real reason )
Just realised im babbling but i have no one to talk to , just wanted to know the next step after cbt - i have a telephone apt with a phyc pratitioner this week just dont knwo what to expect ( and one of my triggers is talking in the phone :? )
Source:  http://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-depression-citalopram-cbt-done-what-next--425564

Saint Mary’s College student shares story of struggle with anxiety, depression

Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, the Saint Mary’s College student who shared the story of her struggle with anxiety and depression preferred to remain anonymous.
On Monday morning, I woke up with the sense of dread and panic that I was about to take an exam that I did not study for at all. This might not be an uncommon occurrence on a college campus, except that I did not have an exam scheduled for Monday — or any other day that week. I frequently wake up with my mind and heart racing because I suffer from an anxiety disorder.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY BLOGGER

On each day of May — Mental Health Awareness Month — Oaklawn will share a story about mental health in hopes of raising awareness for the issue, providing information about resources available in our community and framing mental illness in a more positive light. You can read all of the stories on Oaklawn’s Elkhart Truth community blog, State of Mind.

Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, the Saint Mary’s College student who shared the story of her struggle with anxiety and depression preferred to remain anonymous.

To learn more about Oaklawn, a mental health center that serves Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, visit the organization’s website.

I have struggled with managing stress for what feels like my whole life. I have always been tense and serious, unable to relax and have fun. I am a chronic worrier. I lose sleep over everything from my grades to the well-being of my friends and family to whether ISIS will ever be defeated.
One of the most frustrating things about anxiety (and his friend, depression) is that there is a portion of my brain that knows my fears are irrational, that everyone else is correct when they tell me everything will work out, that I am the abnormal one. I cannot unload my concerns on my own, even though I can realize my anxiety is greater than the situation warrants.
Austrian psychiatrist Victor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor, likened human suffering to a gas. While my experiences cannot compare to someone who has experienced such evil firsthand, mental illness is a suffering in its own right, and the metaphor holds. Anxiety or depression, like oxygen or carbon dioxide, diffuses to fill the shape and size of its container. When that vessel is a human being, the pain can be overwhelming.
During high school, my anxiety began to manifest itself in physical symptoms: headaches, muscle aches and constantly shaking legs. I struggled with asking for help with my as-yet undiagnosed general anxiety disorder when I arrived at Saint Mary’s because it can be difficult to distinguish between the normal stress that comes with being a college student and a more serious condition. I did not want to look like I was making a mountain out of a molehill by asking for help, but it was a matter of recognizing the mountain for what it was. I could give myself an entire Saturday in the library to work ahead for the next week, then I would look at my assignments and feel like my heart was beating right out of my chest and I had forgotten how to breathe.
It is so easy to look around a high-pressure environment like Saint Mary’s and think, “Everyone here is amazing. Everyone has an amazing GPA and job prospects. I can’t risk asking for help because then I’ll fall behind.”
So I tried managing my illness on my own. I did — and still do — my best to avoid caffeine and alcohol, and I train for half marathons in an attempt to burn off some of my nervous energy. This semester, I’ve even enrolled in a yoga class. I spent time in prayer daily, thanking God for the day’s blessings. Unfortunately, the reluctance to ask for help can be intensified in the Christian community.
Talking about mental illness can be especially hard at church, because so many who mean well say things like, “What reasons do you have for feeling depressed? God has given you so many blessings!” Or, “You should spend more time in prayer, then.” Mental illness is not a choice, and it especially not a sinful choice. It is an illness, like any other physical malady, only less visible. And as hard as these words are to type, the answers to coping with anxiety or depression are not found in the Bible. I have come to believe that mental illness, like all other suffering, is a consequence of living in a broken world. God has blessed doctors with the knowledge to treat mental illness and blessed scientists with the expertise to develop medicines.
I put off asking for clinical help for as long as I could. But after one panic attack too many, I spoke to my family doctor, who prescribed medication. It doesn’t make my anxiety go away, but it does help to manage my symptoms. I also have incredibly supportive parents and friends. Being intimately acquainted with an anxiety disorder as I am, I could not imagine dating someone with similar brain chemistry. Yet my boyfriend begs to be on the other end of the line when I break. How undeservedly blessed I am.
The past few years have seen major advances in the treatment of mental illness, and increased national dialogue to bring this topic into the light where it belongs. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but with making known the resources available to those who struggle with mental illness, and resources for the people who love them so they know how best to show support. I have an overwhelming faith in humanity — we’re going to get there.
Source: http://www.elkharttruth.com/living/Community-Blogs/State-of-Mind/2015/05/26/Saint-Mary-s-College-student-shares-story-of-struggle-with-anxiety-depression.html

Google Sniper Review

Program Name : Google Sniper 2.0

Official Site:  http://linktrack.info/.12gme

Program Author: George Brown
Price: $47 | 60 Day Money Back Guarantee.
Core System: Creating small “sniper” sites that rank high is Google quickly, monetize your sniper sites by promoting affiliate marketing products.
Training Method: step-by-step manual along with video training series, checklists, process maps and live Q & A webinars.
Source:  Source: http://www.agooglesniperreview.com/

What is Google Sniper?

Google Sniper is the make money online training course, by George Brown, that teaches you how to make money through affiliate marketing by creating small “sniper” sites that rank high in Google quickly.

These “sniper” sites that you will be creating are more like micro niche sites that are laser focused around one keyword and one keyword only.
Unlike traditional authority sites that target hundreds of keywords and a wide range of topics, every page, post, tweet, like, everything you do for this site will be focused on your one keyword (or synonyms of that keyword).
Google Sniper 2.0 comes complete with a 104 page step-by-step Google Sniper Manual which is accompanied by video training, process maps, checklists, live Q & A webinars along with further training video series.
The Google Sniper training program is one of the longest running and most proven affiliate marketing training programs that has ever hit the market, while other product creators have to launch product after product to keep money coming in, George Brown hit it out of the park with Google Sniper 2.0 and like the old saying goes “If I Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It”.
While other make money online courses come and go, Google Sniper is in the elite group that has been around for a couple of years and is still one of the most popular affiliate marketing training courses available, for one reason, IT WORKS!!!

Google Sniper Review: Who Is George Brown?

George Brown is the creator and author of Google Sniper, George got his start in internet marketing at the age of 17 and by the time he was 18 he was already considered by many to be a super affiliate.

George released Google Sniper 2.0 at the young age of 20, and by then was already a millionaire. Google lives in the United Kingdom and runs his multi-million dollar internet marketing business full time.

George Brown claims that in 2010 alone he has made over $500 million from his internet marketing businesses, which include his sniper sites and the sale of Google Sniper 2.0.

My guess is that a good portion of that came from the sale of Google Sniper, and rightfully so, he released a product that the internet marketing world had been waiting on, one that worked.

For so long and even to this day we are bombarded by internet marketing get rich quick scams and push button miracle software that never work, so it was refreshing for myself and all of the others who have purchased and implemented the training inside Google Sniper 2.0.

There are now hundreds of people who have fired their boss because of Google Sniper and are now making a full time income online.

What You Will Learn In Google Sniper

While other make money online training programs teach you anything from push button miracles to creating authority sites that take forever to see results from Google Sniper is unique in that you will learn how to quickly create micro niche sites that ranks high and rank fast.
Google Sniper does not boast that you will make a fortune overnight but it does say that if you follow the techniques exactly as provided that you will see quick results and make on average $300-$500 per month per site, again if you follow the step-by-step blueprint provided.
George will show you how to:

• Find A Profitable Opportunity (Market and Keywords)
• How to Setup Your Sniper Site (Start to Finish, Picking Domain, Installing WordPress, Plugins, Themes)
• Increasing Conversion Rate
• Setting Up Site For Google Domination (Site Structure, Optimizing Your Site, Configure Plugins)
• Affiliate Links (Placement and Anchor Text Links, Cloaking)
• Step by Step Guide Guide To Adding Content To Your Sniper Site
• Getting Ranked (On Page and Off Page SEO, YouTube, Pinging, Bookmarking)
• Scaling Up (Super Affiliate Secrets, Scaling, How To Take Sniper Sites To Next Level)

So we have covered What is Google Sniper 2.0 and what you will learn, now lets take a look at why it is so effective:

• You can get started for just the cost of a domain and monthly hosting fees
• These sites are super easy to build, once you have built a couple you will be pumping them out in a couple of hours for a complete sniper site. So you can build as many as you would like and add income streams
• You will be promoting products that have the traffic and buyers to make you a lot of money for a long period of time
• The sales copy strategies taught inside Google Sniper 2.0 are proven to work and will have customers hungry to buy your products.
• Google Sniper is so popular and effective for one main reason, this program works, it works over and over (you will not have success with every sniper site but I would say that at least 7 to 8 out every 10 sniper sites you create will produce good results if you follow the system).

No course in perfect so here I will cover a few of the negatives with Google Sniper 2.0

• You will need to spend a good amount of time finding the right keyword/ products to promote (trust me the extra time you spend on this step will pay for itself over and over once you start receiving sales)
• Google Sniper is so popular that there are a lot of snipers out there who are trying to do the same thing that you are doing, this can discourage some, but I have found that this system is so powerful that it causes some marketers to get lazy and adding a few extra back links will quickly outrank them.
• It sounds to good to be true, trust me folks, It is as good if not better than you think it is.

Google Sniper Review: My Experience With Google Sniper

My experience with Google Sniper began about a year ago when I first purchased the Google Sniper 2.0 system.

I have to admit in advance that I have the worst case of A.D.D. I have ever seen and cannot stay focused on one thing for long before my mind has me checking out other things and getting distracted.

So I bought the course and started reading the manual and watching training videos, wasn’t long before a week went by and I was still on chapter 1 and only watched 2 videos.

I actually had the training manual printed out and put in a nice 3 ring binder but did not do anything with the program for at least 3 months after purchase.

I continued building out my authority sites in the make money online and fitness niches, well after 3 months of that I was not making any money from those sites and I had to give myself an intervention.

The next day I stopped all work on the authority sites and picked up Google Sniper 2.0 again, I committed to going through all of the training and building at least one sniper site before I moved on to anything else.

I will be honest it took me about a 6 days to go through the training and build my first sniper site, a little longer than the couple of hours that George talks about =)

My site was indexed within 24 hours in Google after publishing first blog post and pinging it, the next day I added posts 2 and 3 and a YouTube video pointing back to my site (it was just a simple power-point presentation) and within 3 days of this I was at the bottom of page two for my keyword which is a buyers keyword with over 3,000 monthly searches.

I did all of the social bookmarking and added my fourth blog post the next day and with 48 hours made it to top of page 2.

The next day, I wrote final post and then I kind of cheated the system and added about 30 high page rank back-links to my money page (I knew these would not have an immediate impact on my site’s rankings but once they all got indexed would be what kept me at the top)

Within 3 days I was in top 5 in Google for my keyword, I continued adding social bookmarking over the next few days and within the next week my sniper site reached its target, The #1 SPOT ON GOOGLE, YEAH FREAKING BUDDY!!!!

but then it bounced down to number 3 and back to 1 and back to 4 and back to 1, a little thing I found was called the Google Dance, kinda like the #1 spot was a carrot that Google was dangling in front of me, but as the high page rank back-links I built started to fall in place, my site settled right were it was supposed to be, #1.

It took me a little less than 20 days to start the training, go through the manual, the videos, build my sniper site, and achieve #1 Google ranking for desired keyword, this site is still numero uno and is consistently making me $400-$600 per month and I have not touched it in months.

I have gone on to make about 10 more sniper sites since this first one and 7 of them are making or are track to making as much if not more than the first one, 3 of them which I felt were the best did not have as much success and either do not get enough traffic or do not convert well, I will have to go back and modify these and see where I went wrong.

I mainly target high end physical products and the occasional Clickbank product, Clickbank products are very competitive and you have to work a lot harder to get to page one than you do for a physical product in most cases.

Google Sniper 2.0 Review: Final Thoughts

I have bought and tried a lot of make money online training products in my day and can honestly say that George Brown’s Google Sniper 2.0 is by far one of if not the best I have ever invested in.

It is so good in fact that I have changed my whole internet marketing strategy to building sniper sites and making as many as I can.

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Anxiety at Work: A Career-Busting Condition

Katrina Gay always worried about her on-the-job performance, but she used the anxiety to her advantage by pushing herself to produce quality work. After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, however, she felt a little less in control.

"I would wake up in the middle of the night and my heart would be racing. I'd be sweating and I'd feel like I was having a heart attack," says Gay. At work, she felt physically and emotionally drained, and found it difficult to talk and listen at meetings.

Fortunately, as the chief of field operations for the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), Gay recognized her symptoms right away and visited a psychiatrist. She was diagnosed with anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses, affecting 19 million children and adults in the U.S., reports the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA).

ADAA also reports that the ailment consumes almost a third of the total $148 billion total mental health bill for the nation. That's not surprising, given people with anxiety disorder are three to five times more likely to go to the doctor, and six times more likely than non-sufferers to be hospitalized for psychiatric ailments.

Although anxiety disorder describes a group of illnesses such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and phobias, there are some symptoms that characterize the illness as a whole.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, when people suffering from anxiety disorders talk about their condition, they often include these descriptions:

• Unrealistic or excessive worry
• Exaggerated startled reactions
• Sleep disturbances
• Jitteriness
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Lump in throat
• Trembling
• Sweating
• Racing or pounding heart

In the workplace, these symptoms could translate into difficulty working with colleagues and clients, trouble concentrating, preoccupation over the fear instead of focusing on work, and turning down assignments because of fear of failure, flying, going in to the elevator, or public speaking.

For people who think they might have anxiety disorder, Jeffrey P. Kahn, MD, a clinical psychiatrist and author of Mental Health and Productivity in the Workplace, recommends the following first steps of action:

• Talk about the problem with someone you feel comfortable with. Also ask that person what he or she notices about you.
• Take a break from your worry by playing sports, listening to music, praying, or meditating.
• Join a self-help group.
• If talking about the problem or relaxation techniques don't work, seek professional consultation.

Source: http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/anxiety-at-work