The school year is upon us. It can be a time of great excitement and or great anxiety. How we deal with these emotions is important in helping cope with the ups and downs of the school year. By taking care of yourself physically, socially and emotionally, you can combat anxiety and keep it at…
For so long, we have been under the heavy blanket of pain, depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Some of us can’t remember what it feels like to be “normal.” Since our ketamine infusions, things have changed; the blanket has been lifted! Ketamine therapy is working, so now what? What’s our job? How can we focus this…
If you read the headlines, or listen to the news, you might think we were at war. Not with some foreign country or entity, but within our own borders. We are portrayed as being deeply divided with name calling and offensive remarks from the top down. All around us there are “pulls” to take sides…
Guest blogger Behind the Smile, a mom, wife, and teacher discusses her take on the Summer as an educator. More than ever, teacher school days can be pretty tough to manage due to long hours and heavy workloads. Going through the day to day journey can be hard, however Behind the Smile offers some inspiration,…
A recent study reported the frequency of depression as a possible “side-effect” for a number of medications. These included commonly used drugs including protein pump inhibitors (used for acid reflux), blood pressure medications (beta-blockers), birth control and corticosteroids and even prescription strength doses of ibuprofen. These include both prescription medications and some sold over the…
Postpartum depression can strike any woman, but there are certain factors that place some at greater risk. What are the signs of postpartum depression?
Research shows that oxytocin may have a role in depression treatment and may be a suitable augment to improve ketamine infusion therapy.
There has been recent evidence that meditation may help decrease depression symptoms when used as part of a whole-body treatment plan.
The same mechanisms in the brain that alter mood can also create physical difficulties. Sometimes, these can be the primary indicators of depression.
If you find yourself unable to sleep, or waking up tired, frequently yawning, or with an overwhelming desire to nap, ask yourself the following questions.