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Update on Infertility: Stress Has an Impact
I recently posted a blog about how depression and anxiety are linked to infertility. Depression and anxiety are stressful in themselves, but stress can come without them. And “ordinary” stress itself can affect your fertility. Stress has been on the … Continue reading
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Depression and Anxiety Associated with Fertility Problems
In the United States, an estimated 1 in 8 couples struggle with fertility issues. The sadness that naturally occurs when people find out they may not be able to have a biological child is significant and may lead to anxiety … Continue reading
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How Men Cope with Infertility and How to Help Them
Many couples come to me for therapy to help them cope with the stress of infertility. When struggling with this issue, society tends to focus on the woman’s feelings, while the man is often forgotten. This is likely because men … Continue reading
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How to Forgive
How can you forgive your husband for cheating? Your wife for lying to you? Your body for not cooperating and achieving pregnancy? Forgiveness is a key ingredient when it comes to moving past suffering. Holding on to a grudge and … Continue reading
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Coping with Infertility
Recently, Giuliana Rancic shared her very private struggle with infertility with readers of USA Today. Stories by people in the public eye who struggle with anxiety, depression and infertility can bring comfort to many who read their words. We realize … Continue reading
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Communication and Infertility
You’ve been trying to conceive a baby for some time and still you are not pregnant. You worry that something may be wrong. Sometimes, this is the most difficult stage in the process of dealing with infertility – just admitting … Continue reading
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How Do Men Deal with Infertility?
Remember the old saying, men are from Mars and women are from Venus? In many ways, men and women are emotionally wired a bit differently. When dealing with infertility, it is important to understand the different coping mechanisms men and … Continue reading
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Managing Doctors Appointments While Dealing With Infertility
Being diagnosed with infertility is stressful – you want a baby and you have to come to terms with the fact that your body isn’t cooperating. Once you have been diagnosed with infertility you may begin the process of trying … Continue reading
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GUILTY FEELINGS AND INFERTILITY
When you struggle with infertility you may experience a myriad of emotions ranging from anger to sadness to fear and possibly guilt. It is hard for those not dealing with infertility to understand that guilt often arises as a result … Continue reading
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Dealing with Infertility
As a NYC psychotherapist I have a particular focus on helping individuals and couples deal with infertility. Often new patients seek out therapy to get help with developing a plan to get through this challenging time. They may have just … Continue reading
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