by David Stanislaw | Sep 21, 2022 | Depression
If you are in a committed relationship with a depressed partner, it can feel like you are both the cause of their distress and one of the only people that can help. Unmarried partners can struggle to balance their boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s privacy with getting them... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Sep 7, 2022 | Stress, Therapy
The end of a serious and long-term relationship is hard, regardless of whether you were officially married. A messy breakup can be hard to move past. You may have feelings of anger, guilt, or worthlessness that last long after the relationship is over. However, if you... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Aug 17, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Therapy
Being a teen with a mental health or mood disorder is hard enough. When disorders overlap, it can be hard to get a correct diagnosis and treatment, or even understand what is going on. If you are the parent of a teenager with comorbid conditions, here are some ways... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Aug 3, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Therapy
When you are unexpectedly fired or your company closes, grief and depression can threaten your mental health. Job searches bring a roller-coaster of stress of their own, triggering anxiety and other mental health challenges, even when you need to be at your best.... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jul 20, 2022 | Therapy
Your spouse might be your best friend and confidant, but do you have the right to know everything? If they are protective of their health information, respecting your spouse’s medical privacy can be a sign of healthy intimacy and respect. But sometimes a husband or... Read More
by Stanislaw Therapy LMSW | Jul 6, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression
If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or mental illness, you may experience disturbing, intrusive thoughts of death. You should get help right away if you experience new thoughts about taking your own life, called “suicidal ideation.” But suicidal thoughts won’t... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 15, 2022 | Therapy
As a parent, you want your children to be safe. As kids grow into teens, the start to push their boundaries and take risks. Sometimes, those risks can be dangerous, but not always. Find out what to do about teenage risk-taking, and how to prevent your teen’s... Read More
by Stanislaw Therapy LMSW | Jun 1, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Therapy
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) should never be taken lightly, and usually requires the assistance of a doctor or psychotherapist. Still, there are coping strategies you can use at home to make managing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms easier and improve... Read More
by David Stanislaw | May 18, 2022 | Anxiety, Therapy
If you feel like your marriage is always on shaky ground and your spouse is never confident in your feelings for them, you may be married to someone with Relationship OCD. This form of obsessive-compulsive disorder can be hard for couples to manage, and can put a... Read More
by David Stanislaw | May 4, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Therapy
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health problems, it could be your medication. That is, many medications for mental and physical conditions have drug side effects that can hurt your mental health. That doesn’t always mean you should stop... Read More
