My Psychiatry

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Mindfulness is a state of being conscious and aware of your thoughts, actions, feelings, surroundings, and sensations, free from judgment or distraction. All focus and intentions go to the present moment. What is Mindfulness Therapy? Mindfulness counseling techniques require constant self-reflection.

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The Anxiety Guy

MARCH 25, 2024

It’s time to break free from the shackles of anxiety and embrace a life filled with optimism and self-empowerment. Negative thinking can manifest in various ways, such as catastrophizing, overgeneralization, and self-criticism. This requires self-awareness and mindfulness of our thinking patterns. Let’s begin.

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Critical Thinking: Ironically, while a denial of painful realities can cause problems, an awareness of painful realities can fuel depression and anxiety. The strategy of shutting down overwhelming pain is problematic because it is not selective for only pain but also shuts down our energy, pleasure, and cognitive functions.

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The Anxiety Guy

MAY 27, 2024

Responding to irrational fear and taming the frantic inner child takes intention, patience, and steady awareness. This practice involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment, which can help individuals become more aware of their bodily sensations and reduce the automatic reaction to them.

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My Psychiatry

APRIL 15, 2025

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition marked by intense emotions, unstable relationships, a fluctuating self-image, and impulsive behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

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The Anxiety Guy

JUNE 3, 2024

” This is a topic that resonates with many of our listeners who struggle with understanding whether they need to delve into their past to heal their present. ’ A simple and yet powerful approach to uncovering the causes of present anxiety. Let’s Dive in!

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Lightwork

MAY 29, 2025

While boys typically display obvious hyperactive behaviors, girls often exhibit more subtle symptoms like inattentiveness, disorganization, and emotional dysregulation. The current diagnostic criteria, largely based on research conducted on males, often fail to capture the nuanced presentation in women.

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Lightwork

JANUARY 9, 2025

Therapy Therapy is a powerful tool for managing anxiety. There are different evidence-based therapeutic approaches that can be effective, including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) : CBT helps you identify and change negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety. Avoid self-medicating.

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Lightwork

JANUARY 23, 2025

These practical strategies will give you the skills to: Process complex emotions Maintain stability during uncertainty Build stronger support networks Create sustainable self-care practices Let’s take a look at these tools that can turn difficult transitions into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

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Lightwork

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This combination of diagnoses presents specific difficulties in both identifying and treating these conditions. When both conditions are present, symptoms can become more severe and treatment approaches may become more complicated. Studies indicate that 60-70% of women with anxiety disorders also qualify for major depressive disorder.

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Zencare

APRIL 9, 2025

People internalize this pressure, leading to: Constant self-comparison Disordered eating and excessive exercise Avoidance of social activities Depression and anxiety during summer months We are left to feel a tremendous amount of shame about our bodies, instead of appreciating everything our bodies can do for us. But thats simply not true.

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Lightwork

JUNE 5, 2025

Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety in Women High-functioning anxiety presents a unique paradox in women’s mental health. Perfectionism Coupled with Self-Criticism Women with high-functioning anxiety often set impossibly high standards for themselves.

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My Psychiatry

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Some may feel sedative-like relaxation, while others experience heightened awareness or altered perceptions. However, it is also worth noting that some people report using marijuana to self-manage depressive symptoms, such as sadness or low energy. Ultimately, marijuanas effects depend on the individual and the strain.

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Lightwork

MARCH 27, 2025

Furthermore, it’s important to note that Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in women can present unique challenges and symptoms that may differ from those experienced by men. Raising Awareness About the Realities of OCD Breaking down stigma around OCD starts with accurate education and open conversations.

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Lightwork

APRIL 10, 2025

This can strain relationships, impact work performance, and make it difficult to maintain consistent self-care routines. Low Self-Esteem Living with unresolved trauma can significantly impact how you view yourself. This distorted self-image often leads to settling for less in relationships, career choices, and personal goals.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

Therapy at BetterHelp To better understand BetterHelp’s approach, I decided to become a patient. I presented for therapy with genuine problems: overeating in the evenings after dinner and procrastination in completing paperwork and writing projects. These three experiences were disappointing.

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Treating patients through a humanistic lens can provide a holistic view of their lives and help doctors to better understand why physical symptoms of discomfort may be present beyond the easily diagnosable and identifiable. Many doctors’ unwillingness to look deeper constitutes a clinical tunnel vision that is detrimental to patients.

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Real Psychiatry

MAY 26, 2025

They also happen commonly across all aspects of psychiatric practice including inadequately resolved crises that can present years later after transitioning to a more permanent psychiatric disorder. They worked in practice environments where people presented with severe problems. A common example is sudden unemployment.

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When antidepressants fail bring on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The psychologist presenter just smiled because he knew the answer as well as I did, that a drug company would not fund such a study, which would pit CBT versus drug therapy.

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Now Psych

MARCH 25, 2024

Brief overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes significant instability in emotions, behavior, relationships, and self-image. Sense of Self: People with BPD may struggle with knowing their true self.

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Love & Life Toolbox

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The disgust or humiliation directed at the self can have a pervasive influence on one’s identity as a sexual being as well as relationship impact. Internalized Messages: Negative messages about sex, bodies, and pleasure absorbed from family, peers, or media can contribute to feelings of shame and self-doubt.

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