Back to School Stress Management: Tips from A Psychiatrist
Good back-to-school stress management starts with knowing the difference between normal nerves and something that needs attention. Anxiety in school-age […]
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Why Does My Anxiety Get Worse at Night? An Alaska Psychiatrist Explains
If you hold it together all day and then come apart the moment your head hits the pillow, you’re not
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Is It ADHD, Anxiety, or Both?
Key Insights: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria at a Glance Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is an intense, often sudden wave of emotional
Serotonin Syndrome versus NMS: Key Differences Every Patient Should Understand
Key Insights: Why Getting This Right Matters Both conditions can cause high fever, confusion, and muscle problems. They can look
Mood Regulation Strategies for Managing Intense Emotions
Key Takeaways on Mood Regulation Strategies Mood regulation isn’t about suppressing feelings; it’s about choosing how you respond to them.
Extinction of Behavior: Why Behaviors Intensify Before Fading
Extinction of Behavior: Quick Recap Extinction of behavior refers to the gradual fading of a learned behavior when the reinforcement
Why Do I Get Overstimulated So Easily?
Key Insights Overstimulation is a physiological response, not a personality flaw or weakness Sensory overload happens when your brain takes
Understanding Existential OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
Existential OCD: Quick Recap Existential OCD involves intrusive, repetitive thoughts about reality, identity, death, or meaning that feel urgent and
How to Deal With Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: 10 Tips
How to Deal With Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: A Quick Recap Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) involves intense emotional reactions to perceived
Different Types of Mood Disorders in Children and Adults
Key Takeaways on the Different Types of Mood Disorders Mood disorders affect how a person feels, thinks, sleeps, and functions—not