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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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Tagged alcohol, baby, saddness, therapy
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Couples Activities
I want to make my relationship stronger! If you live and/or work in NYC, you know that it can be a busy place. And when you are working and living in the hustle sometimes taking care of your relationship gets … Continue reading
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Sleep and Anxiety
Trying to fall asleep when your mind is racing can be very difficult. When you are dealing with problems in your life and you finally lie down in bed, your mind may drift towards those things that are causing you … Continue reading
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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Postpartum Celebrities – Serena Williams
Postpartum depression is a serious issue and in recent years it has become an important and much more open topic. New mothers may feel embarrassed that they are not overjoyed with the arrival of their new child and they hide … Continue reading
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Do I Need Therapy?
In recent years the idea of therapy has gained significant credibility. What was once hidden due to a negative stigma, is now rather mainstream due to the significant successes that people now talk about in everyday life. The results of … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, depression, individual therapy, infertility, new york city, therapy
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What Can You Learn in Couples Therapy?
New York is a stressful place to live in. While the hustle and bustle of the city can bring energy to your life, there is also a pressure to keep up and always be moving. People rarely take a few … Continue reading
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Managing Work/Life Stressors
Many factors have contributed to the apparent increase in anxiety and depression in recent years. As I mentioned in a recent blog post, social media allows us to see many problems in the lives of others, and some sensitive people … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, depression, managing stress, work life stressors
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Teen Depression and Cell Phone Use – Is There a Connection?
There’s no doubt there has been a frightening increase in depression and suicides in recent years, particularly among teenage girls. According to the CDC, between 2010 and 2015, suicide among girls increased by 65% and severe depression increased by 58%. … Continue reading
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When You are Fighting all the Time
Are you and your spouse fighting all the time? All relationships go through ups and downs, but the stress that constant fighting puts on your life can be substantial. At times you may want to throw in the towel and … Continue reading
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