Disorders Articles

Overcoming Fears, Phobias and Panic Attacks

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
There are many ways that a therapist might work with someone to help them overcome their fears, a phobia (like being afraid of snakes) or having a panic attack (where a person feels their heart ...

Living with an Anxiety Disorder

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Learning that you have an anxiety disorder may bring relief (finally having a name for your struggles), more questions (why me?) and more worry (not knowing what to do next). The good news is that ...

Anxiety in the Athlete

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Michael Phelps is from my hometown, Towson, Maryland and no, I don’t know him personally. I have seen him around town several times and have been known to swim where he trained; however, we aren’t ...

Ricochet: The Truth About PTSD

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Some of you may have read the article "Ricochet: My shot made Joseph Dwyer famous. Did it also help lead to his death?" If you haven't, you might want to. It's about this young ...

Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
If you’re a parent of a child who’s recently been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may be devastated and overwhelmed. If you’re an adult who’s recently been diagnosed, you may be going ...

Q & A with Eating Disorder Specialist Sari Fine Shepphird: Part 1

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Sari Fine Shepphird, Ph.D, a Los Angeles clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist, is the author of 100 Questions & Answers about Anorexia Nervosa. Psych Central contributor Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., spoke with her about ...

Mother’s Day Thoughts by a Mommy of Angels

Saturday, May 9th, 2009
I have been thinking. I have 6 Angels waiting for me in Heaven. I have miscarriages. The couple weeks surrounding Mother's Day contain several significant dates for me anyway. May 8th was the 7th anniversary ...

We Shouldn’t Need a Day of Our Own

Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Everybody in the United States is terribly aware the second Sunday in May is Mother's Day -- the floral and greeting card industries won’t let you forget it. Mother's Day is big business. (Whether people ...

Demystifying Treatment for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Monday, May 4th, 2009
Some dismiss body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) as vanity; others believe it’s a rare and extreme condition. Though many misconceptions continue to circulate, BDD is a real, fairly common body image disorder. It affects men and ...

Coffee May Prevent Dementia

Monday, May 4th, 2009
Further evidence has come to light that drinking coffee may have a protective effect against dementia. Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are common problems in the elderly population. Although research is improving our knowledge of the ...

Teens Who Self-Harm

Monday, May 4th, 2009
Sandy's mother, Lily, is beside herself. "I didn't notice anything was wrong all winter," she said. "Oh, she was quieter than usual and her grades weren't the best. But we moved last fall and I ...

Is Alcohol Spoiling Your Romance?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
When I first talk to people about couples therapy, I usually ask: "Do you drink alcohol? Does your partner?" and if so, "How much?" I also ask whether they use other mind-altering drugs and intoxicants. ...

Extreme Thinking and Moods Are The Death of Creativity

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
You probably have heard that many of the world's most creative people often had some sort of mental illness. While I can see some truth in this viewpoint, I offer a different opinion: In ...

How To Keep Your Head in a Bad Economy

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
When a recession hits and then gains momentum, it’s natural to feel scared, helpless or hopeless, and these feelings can get the better of us. People who feel overwhelmed often try to cope by avoiding ...

Another Antidepressant Journey

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Today I have spent a lot of time on the phone with both a nurse and my psychiatrist. Our big topic of the day? How to get me off Celexa. I started ...

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