What kind of a therapist, psychiatrist or psychologist should you seek if you are depressed or suicidal? Who works best with those who often feel futile and powerless?
My view is that it is best to have a counselor who can emotionally and verbally empathize with your inner suffering and turmoil. If you are considering harming yourself, you are probably experiencing an acute state of anxiety or a depression which is unbearable. Continue reading »
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Although many people use the terms “anxiety” and “stress” interchangeably, they are actually two distinct conditions. Stress is a reaction to a stimulus, either internal or external. You may experience stress when you feel frustrated with something (like waiting in line behind a slow person) or when you are worried that you won’t meet expectations (such as missing a deadline).
Anxiety, on the other hand, is a feeling of dread, or nervousness and fear. It can be caused by negative thoughts and expectations, or as a reaction to stress. You may experience feelings of anxiety virtually all of the time and not understand why, or your feelings may be a reaction to something you are nervous about, like an upcoming business trip.
Abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain may cause generalized anxiety. Some studies show that anxiety can be brought on by genetics. In addition, Continue reading »
For her work as a professor at UC Irvine, Dr. Rhoda Hahn earned a Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education Award from the American Psychiatry Association. Her motivation as a psychiatrist roots from knowing how her work helps people get back to being themselves. Dr. Hahn is the co-author of “Psychiatry”, a handbook for the treatment of mental illness, used by thousands of doctors to diagnose and treat patients. Continue reading »
Part one of a two-part series in which therapist Ivan Spielberg, LCSW, discusses what he has learned about treating his borderline client. Those who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are often misunderstood and discriminated against, sometimes even by those in the mental health.
Depression affects every imaginable part of your life. It has negative effects on important things like your success with employment, your social life, and even your physical health and appearance. One thing that being depressed has an absolute knack for ruining is your relationships with others - especially romantic ones.
If you’re seriously depressed, it feels almost impossible to care about anyone but yourself. In my experiences, I’ve been able to really love someone, but when it came down to it I was looking out for my own feelings first. I still have trouble grasping the whole idea of empathy. I mean, I’ll feel like I should really care or feel bad about certain situations, when really it’s not striking any emotional chords. I end up being even more depressed because I hurt their feelings. I’ll end up feeling bad for not feeling bad. Continue reading »
What kind of a therapist, psychiatrist or psychologist should you seek if you are depressed or suicidal? Who works best with those who often feel futile and powerless?
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