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Here are some thoughts and ideas that I had. I am sharing my experiences in the hope that they will help others. Please note that this information should not be considered medical advice. It is always recommended that you consult with your individual provider to discuss your specific situation. Any links to external websites are not affiliated with me, and I do not generate any revenue from these links. I use AI to assist me with the creation of some of these posts. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.

Beyond Avoidance: Why Feeling Your Emotions and Bodily Sensations Is Essential for Mental Health

As a psychiatrist, I often see individuals having difficulty with feeling their emotions. We often get the cultural message that having emotions is weak or that it gets in the way of doing our jobs. Mental health challenges like depression and anxiety also push us toward avoidance of our feeling. We learn to tune out our emotions and the physical sensations in our bodies —a reaction driven by fear and overwhelm in the case of anxiety, or by a sense of being numbed out in d

1 day ago

Let's talk about Sex and Psychiatry

As a psychiatrist, I have the privilege of hearing a lot about people's lives—including their sex lives. When the topic of sex comes up, the question I hear most often is: "What is normal?" My answer is always the same: "Normal" is a spectrum. Whatever makes you and your partner(s) happy, whatever feels good, and whatever helps you connect is what is most important. While everyone has their own unique idea of how often or what kind of sex is "right," the common thread I see

Oct 23

Mental Health Recipe for October: Lentil & Pumpkin Soup

Healthy food nourishes the body and mind. The foods we eat include the the building blocks for neurotransmitter synthesis. They also...

Oct 7

Parenting - I am not perfect but I try my best

I got rid of my Instagram account recently for a lot of different reasons, here is a post I created earlier this month and wanted to...

Oct 1