Turbulent times lead to strong emotions

Turbulent times lead to strong emotions

3 years ago

It's okay to feel anxious, sad and restless these days! It might point you to some corners of your mind and psyche that need working on. If you are a human anywhere on this planet you feel the unsettled feelings rising from the pandemic, racial injustice, economic disparity, fear of societal disorder, and dysfunctional leadership. All these are also encoded in our epigenetics through our collective evolution. I do believe the strong emotions we are feeling have some roots in our biological awakening of the encoded fears from the recent and remote past. The hope is that we are not passive victims to our biology.  It takes effort, dialogue, forgiveness, social adjustments, and deep self evaluation to overcome these barriers. If the level of anxiety and depression is rising to unacceptable levels or danger signs of inability to care for oneself emerge, then seeking professional help is in order. A comprehensive biopsychosocial and spiritual check up is what we all need now...

ADHD and the Friday night date
ADHD and the Friday night date
5 years ago

You have been working hard all week and really look forward to going out with your fiancé to a nice restaurant and enjoying yourself. She has not seen you all week and is excited about findi...

Protect your Mental Health from all the Bad News in the World
Protect your Mental Health from all the Bad News in the World
1 year ago

The constant influx of bad news can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. Here are some steps you can take to protect your mental health while still staying infor...

Risk of Addiction to ADHD Therapies
Risk of Addiction to ADHD Therapies
2 years ago

As a Maryland and Ohio physician who has dedicated most of his professional career to treating add...