As I continue in my recovery with anxiety, Post-Traumatic, and depression, there are a few triggers that I now recognize very clearly. Resentment is one of them, perhaps the strongest. Resentment is my "red flag" that something is seriously amiss. The more I am able to be very honest with my feelings and resulting behaviors, the... Read more
A recent episode of NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" addressed the stigma of mental illness. Additionally, there were some excellent moments during this show that reflected the national debate about whether mentally ill criminals should be sent to prison or a state-run mental health facility. This particular storyline... Read more
For many of us with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), we may be questioned why we just can't "let go" of the past and move forward and live in the present. Such a concept to "let go" and be free of the past would be wonderful... if only it were that simple. One of the components of PTSD that is misunderstood is... Read more
When my psychiatrist recommended the book Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst, my heart sank. He told me it would be a good book to read as the discord and between me and my parents continues to expand. The full title of the book is Necessary Losses: The Loves, Illusions, Dependencies and Impossible Expectations That All of Us Have to Give Up... Read more
In a recently released Public Health Advisory, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a second alert to the public about severe psychiatric side-effects linked to the smoking-cessation drug, Chantix.[1] Back in November 2006 when the FDA published its initial findings, they were only able to state a potential-but still... Read more
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