Every day I go to work I pray I do not get this virus. I know the severity of it if I do. Symptoms can come on quite quickly. I do not leave the social work office unless consulted to see a patient, go to the restroom or to the cafe to get food andContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Quarantined = Start New Habits”
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Don’t Panic Amidst the Current Global Health Issue
As always, life can change in an instant. I hope throughout all of this we can now understand that we are all connected across the world in many ways through sickness and in health. On March 14, 2020 a Utah Jazz NBA basketball player tested positive for the new virus called COVID-19. I was watchingContinue reading “Don’t Panic Amidst the Current Global Health Issue”
Anxiety – Steroid Induced
Anxiety is Real. Real people experiencing Real symptoms. Anxiety can be a monster. It is present due to a number of reasons. It’s NOT all in your head. Understanding the origin of your particular anxiety is key to management and treatment. I’ve had anxiety rear it’s ugly head from two different sources two separate timesContinue reading “Anxiety – Steroid Induced”
Monday Motivation – Health or Wealth?
Would it surprise you at how many people come in to the emergency department that are suicidal who have very high stress jobs stating their medication (often multiple medications) for depression is not working? Hmmm….Maybe it’s the medications that don’t need to be changed ….maybe a change in environment would make a big difference. 🤷🏼♀️Continue reading “Monday Motivation – Health or Wealth?”
Rules of a Breakup
Holidays are over. Valentine’s Day is over. Spring is near. Relationship breakups happen all throughout the year and sometimes they occur more often after holidays or around holidays because these are stressful times. Experienced a break up? I certainly have over the years and this is what I discovered. I will share in hopes thatContinue reading “Rules of a Breakup”
Self Compassion – A Missing Piece of Wellness
How many of us are self critical? I am not talking about healthy self criticism. I hear it everyday. “I am not good enough.” “I am not smart.” “I will never succeed.” “No one likes me.” “I am not happy with things I have done in the past.” “I am a failure.” So as DrContinue reading “Self Compassion – A Missing Piece of Wellness”
Monday Motivation – Grief
I attended the mass of a friend this past Friday. It was an unanticipated death and she was only 69. She always had a smile on her face and she truly lived life to the fullest. I followed her travels through Facebook. She would travel to Florida to Disney World with her kids and grandkidsContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Grief”
Addiction – To Use or Not to Use
Addiction is a monster. We cannot discount the genetic component, however, environment plays a major role. I believe the bigger picture is asking what is the driving force to using any of these substances/medications. If it is unhealthy coping skills there are other ways to manage stress, anxiety and even pain. We are always searchingContinue reading “Addiction – To Use or Not to Use”
Monday Motivation – Friendship
It’s much easier and less effort to ‘delete’ a friend than it is to try and understand and empathize with them on any situation. Aside from loyalty issues, infidelity, physical harm or emotional harm a reason someone would not want to be friends with another person could be due to their own inability to beContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Friendship”
2020 has arrived!!!!
2019 was a difficult year for many families as they lost loved ones. It was a time of turmoil for the country. If we can all celebrate on New Year’s Eve in unity then surely we can come together every other day of the year. 2020 has arrived! May everyone experience good health, find happiness,Continue reading “2020 has arrived!!!!”
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