12|2019
Grief and the Holidays For those experiencing sorrow, whether, through death, separation, divorce, illness, job loss or relocation, the glittering commercialism and unrelenting cheer of the holiday season can be stressful. Facing Thanksgiving Day and Christmas with an empty chair at the table can make unbearable grief so much worse, says Karen Silbert, MD, Associate… Read more »
11|2019
Sober for the 2020 Holidays About this time every year, we like to take a closer look at the unique challenge of staying holiday sober. Sobriety is not just wishful thinking – it’s a daily commitment to making good, healthy choices over bad, destructive ones. Staying holiday sober takes extra effort on the part of… Read more »
11|2019
From Hopelessness to Happiness—a Learnable Life Skill If life could be graded, Anthony would give his an “F” with not much optimism for the future. His new job is stressful, his teenage daughter is struggling with depression, he and his wife are fighting a lot lately, and he hates himself for the extra 50 pounds… Read more »
10|2019
Blocking Happiness We all seek that elusive quality of “happiness.” Here are some things you can place your awareness on and STOP so you can be happier. Impressing. What you have —your possessions, your accomplishments—don’t result in real relationship or lasting happiness. Blaming. Your response to any situation is your choice. Try making it a… Read more »
10|2019
Top 10 Tips for Moving Through Depression The crushing blackness of depression can seem insurmountable when you’re in it. But there are things you can do to help lighten the darkness and even project a feeling of well-being and joy. Stay connected with others. Isolating yourself doesn’t protect loved ones nor help you. Just being… Read more »
06|2019
Major Depression Sometimes referred to as unipolar or major depressive disorder, major depression is the persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest or pleasure in almost all activities. It is often accompanied by any of the following: Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much A decrease or increase in appetite Decreased energy or fatigue… Read more »
