It may feel like life during Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an insurmountable challenge, with demands to work from home, worries about people you love, and a feeling of hopelessness. While I can’t make this all go away (I’d have to be more than an ordinary psychotherapist!), I do have some tips for coping on a daily basis and how to feel … [Read more...]
Suffering from Post-Election Blues? 10 Tips to Overcome It!
This post is intended to address what some people are calling post-election blues 2016. The post isn't partisan, but deals with psychology. It is about how to deal with things not going as you wish and how to calm your fears, wherever you fall on the political continuum, whether you are disturbed that Donald Trump is the … [Read more...]
Treating Your Depression Helps Your Relationship
You may be aware of the effects of your depression on yourself and your daily life, but have you considered that treating your depression helps your relationship? The good news is that when you get help, so does your relationship! 5 ways treating your depression helps your relationship Renewed interest in activities you … [Read more...]
Am I Depressed? 13 Related Symptoms and Transitions
Symptoms of Depression These are some common symptoms of depression: Feelings of hopelessness Lack of interest in things you used to enjoy No interest in planning for the future Difficulty concentrating Persistent sadness Feeling empty Loss of interest in sex Significant weight loss when not dieting, or weight gain … [Read more...]
Depression Treatment & Pregnant Women: Meds or Therapy?
In a New York Times article (April 26,2016) entitled "Treating Pregnant Women for Depression May Benefit Baby, Too," writer Nicholas Bakalar discusses a study showing the health risks for babies whose depressed mothers weren't medicated, and the physical benefits for the babies of depressed women who took anti-depressants during their … [Read more...]