Do you have a short fuse? Does anger control your life? Are you often impulsive and unable to think before you act? If so, you may be struggling with anger management. Explosive anger and impulsivity can lead to all sorts of problems in life, including ruined relationships, job loss, and even legal troubles. In this …
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You are what you think. This refers to every second of your existence. This can also refer to your self-fulfilling prophecy, which occurs when you shape your identity, beliefs, and/or actions to conform to what others want or to how others perceive you. Cognitive Restructuring allows you to view a self-fulfilling prophecy which occurs when your expectations cause you to behave and think …
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We would like to cover the topic of panic attacks and panic disorders today. Please join us in learning about how you can deal with these common issues safely and effectively. What is Panic Disorder? Panic attacks are relatively common for most Americans. The feelings are considered a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety …
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As a Mental Health Therapist and Developmental Psychologist with 28 years of experience in the field, I have worked predominantly with clients diagnosed and conducted psychotherapy on various Substance Dependence Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. …
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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is a difficult part of kicking an addiction. It is one of the first challenges to healing, and often it can be the hardest. Withdrawal symptoms can arrive suddenly and be quite intense. These post-acute withdrawal symptoms can persist and pop up during the early stages of recovery and become a risk …
More common than you think and not nearly discussed enough, Benzodiazepine abuse is an epidemic. According to WebMD, if left untreated, abusing Benzodiazepines can negatively impact your relationships, career, and physical and emotional health. Don’t risk it! Benzodiazepines come in many forms but are best known for their usage: they are tranquilizers. These drugs act …
The most common type of anxiety disorder is Generalized Anxiety Disorder and is characterized by experiencing fear and tension regarding a matter without any particular reason for feeling that fear. Having increased anxiety when experiencing stress is normal. However, when the level of anxiety starts to interfere with your ability to do normal every-day tasks …
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SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the first line treatment for depression for their low toxicity, ease of dosing, and low incidence of adverse effects compared to other classes of psychiatric medications (“Your Medication”, 2017). SSRIs are indicated for treatment of depression across the lifespan. Additionally, SSRIs tend to have a lower risk of …
