Innovative Psychiatry
As tough as these times have been, there have been some bright spots. In fact, some people who have suffered terribly from symptoms of their disorders are actually stabilizing and improving. Feeling as though they’re less “disordered” and almost more normal than they’ve felt before. Can you imagine? In fact, as much as we’ve struggled with […]
You see them everywhere… t-shirts proclaiming “In a world where you can be anything…be kind.” Does that make you roll your eyes? Or does it affirm to you to focus on the way of living that can help us all get through these difficult times? Because in times like these, with upheaval, disruption from a […]
So… the pandemic continues… And millions of Americans are required to wear masks unless they’re at home with family. When you shop, there are yellow markers on the floor that show you where to stand in line to maintain social distancing… Certainly, this is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Like the 100 year flood. We’ll never […]
There’s more to getting sober than to just stop drinking… Ever heard someone say, “Oh, she’ll never stop drinking…she’s just weak…” I’m here to tell you there is more to it than just not drinking anymore. And certainly it’s not about being weak or strong. There’s a condition that causes more conditions, and altogether they […]
Depression shows its face in a lot of different ways: If you live in the misery of bipolar depression, anhedonia is right there, up close and personal. So what is it? Anhedonia is the loss of interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy. So you stop enjoying. But if you can’t enjoy… life […]
As businesses and services begin to slowly, cautiously open back up, we have questions. Is it safe to be around others? Experts say social distancing is still the ticket, as well as masks and gloves and hand washing. Yes, yes, and yes. And what if you’ve got something gripping you in the midst of this […]
Treating bipolar disorder with all its comorbid symptoms can be a delicate process. Some people suffer tragically when all’s right with the world. The COVID-19 changes have made the last 5 months especially difficult for them. Those who suffer severely lack the medications and treatments to help them function during this period of isolation and […]
Study shows abstinence from alcohol improved when ketamine and talk therapy were combined. We’ve talked before about the benefits of ketamine to reduce the craving for cocaine and for alcohol use, as well. A substance use disorder is can be a prison with no way out. We’re going to talk about the work of researcher who […]
Is depression common ..? Is it something suffered only by the rare individual…? The World Health Organization says it’s the leading cause of disability. Have you heard that? Not those rare people no one ever sees… but people all around you struggle to function, and paste on their “upbeat faces” … while feeling more alone […]
The sky grew darker as clouds morphed from white to gray, and created a solid ceiling over the city. It had rained off and on for days, and thunderstorms had filled the night skies with a threatening latticework of lightening. In an aggressive assault on the grayness, Evie stepped back from the window and decided […]