At the end of every season of the Netflix reality show “Love is Blind,” I predictably say two things to my daughters: 1. I’m never watching another season. 2. How do I…
Letting Go of the Fear of Anxiety
I’ve been told that the key in therapy for an anxious person is to show them that anxiety is harmless. Anxiety paints people into corners; we call it avoidance. Therapists help get…
Where Anxiety Lives in Our Bodies
Source: Tuzemka Shutterstock Our bodies are composed of a number of unique systems that work together to keep us alive and healthy. Sometimes, particularly when we are overwhelmed, stressed, or worried, these…
How to Steer Clear of the Ketamine Wild West
Avoid the ketamine wild west Source: Vecteezy This article was co-written with Dr. Stephen Manlove, MD Associated Press reporter Matthew Perrone’s recent article Prescriptions For Ketamine Have Soared in Recent Years, Despite…
Why Are Moving and Downsizing So Stressful?
We had no intention of moving. But with no warning, we got an email from our landlord saying that he was moving back into his house and we had to vacate. Panic….
Are Holidays Not Your Thing?
I’m not a big-time holiday person, and I’m not the only one. Sometimes an official holiday is simply a date on the calendar. Holidays, especially ones that make other people go wild,…
4 Ways to Deal With Energy Vampires
Photo by Adrian Swancar on Unsplash Cowritten by Sukhman Rekhi and Tchiki Davis Contrary to what the name might suggest, energy vampires are not literally akin to the likes of Dracula, Edward…
Adults Have Meltdowns, Too |
When first introduced to the concept of “meltdowns” in a clinical sense, I had a picture of the term as a watered-down term for temper tantrums. For some, especially kids, it might…
Adulting and Friendships: The Struggle Is Real
Adulting and Friendships: The Struggle Is Real
The Psychological Effects of Self-Driving Cars
Pexels / Matheus Bertelli Autonomous vehicles (AVs) including artificial intelligence AI-powered driverless or self-driving cars have received significant attention as a potentially safer and more sustainable mode of transport. Some researchers believe…