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You filled the prescription. You took the first pill. Now you are sitting on the couch wondering why your chest still feels tight and your thoughts are still looping. If this sounds like you, nothing is wrong with you and the pill is not a dud. Most anxiety drugs need time to shift how your brain handles fear. That timeline depends on which drug you were given.
Anxiety rarely waits for a convenient time. For instance, it doesn't care if you are in a Zoom meeting, driving in traffic or even trying to fall asleep. When anxiety hits, your logic shuts off. In fact, you cannot think your way out of a panic attack any more than you can think your way out of a broken leg.
ADHD in women often seems much louder just the week before a period. Focus is fleeting, emotions feel like theyre right there under the surface, and even small tasks require more of your energy. You're not hyperactive. Youre simply running on empty.
People with mental health problems often don’t seek medical attention out of fear of social stigma. According to Dr. Sonia Parikh, M.D, Psychiatrist, the biggest barrier to treatment is the social stigma. Mental health issues are highly stigmatized and often misunderstood in our society. Published in: www.losaltosonline.com Authored By Shebna N Osanmoh I, PMHNP-BC Oct […]
We are well into 2019, the second month of the year and I simply ask “Have you kept with your intentions?”, “Have your Visions for this year shifted, changed, altered”, “morphed into something different?”, “Have you asked yourself what YOUR vision for your life is day-by-day?” What is a Vision Board, you may be asking. […]
“It is on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.” –Claude Monet Have you ever had a moment, sitting alone in your room or staring out the window, when you found yourself thinking about where you used to be in life compared to where […]
Social media has become synonymous with negativity. But still, you and I, along with millions of others, log into it daily to update ourselves on what’s happening in our social sphere. Is it all in vain, and are we all exacerbating our mental health problems with social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, […]
Seeing a loved one living a challenging life or battling harsh health conditions is not easy. So, it is common for one to take the brunt of caregiving tasks. The problem occurs when they disregard their own needs while focusing entirely on their loved ones. If you are the primary caregiver for your family member […]
“I do not deserve my success.” “Did I really win the award on my own merit? Maybe it was a fluke or a mistake.” “I am just a fraud…” Do such thoughts come to you often that make you question your past achievements? Does your inner critic flare up at every milestone you reach, wondering […]
Many people feel sick to their stomach or like throwing up when experiencing intense anxiousness. In fact, over half of those with diagnosed anxiety disorders struggle with nausea as a symptom. While anxiety doesn’t always lead to nausea, it’s real discomfort for numerous individuals. Some notice mild queasiness, while others cannot function from severe nausea. […]
Anxiety influences our decision-making by modifying our perceptions, reasoning, and hence our choices. For some, the mere thought of having to make decisions triggers feelings of acute or insidious anxiousness and panic. Indeed, the entire process involved in planning, researching, checking out alternative strategies, and finally coming to a decision is full of acute distress […]
Academic anxiety is a growing problem for students at all levels. From elementary to university, students are under so much pressure to perform, which can lead to stress, fear of failure and mental health issues. As education gets tougher, it’s time to recognize the signs of academic anxiety and help students manage it well. In […]
