DO YOU FEEL SAD?
SAD is a common condition to associate seasonal affective disorder. It is a drop in mood during the fall and winter months. It occurs around the same time every year. When the pattern happens two years running, it can clinically apply the descriptor “seasonal affective disorder”. Notice symptoms of oversleeping and increase appetite. Feelings of depression during the dark days […]
Care For the Body – Care For the Mind
You are a whole- not just mind or just body. They need to be treated with equal importance and care. Do not ignore one or the other. Relax the body and mind with aromatherapy. Refresh the body and spirit with a deep massage. Let full breath and meditation release stress and tension. Both your body […]
Handling Loss
No one is immune to loss. It can be a loved one, pet, home, financial or opportunity. The individual puts the value and importance on the loss. Emotions, depression, anxiety, and fears can become exaggerated when experiencing loss. Medication management is one of the useful tools to help through the time of loss. Contemporary Care […]
Have You Given It Your Full Effort?
If you have been in a blue mood, funk, cranky, irritable, or just not right. ‘Try these tips to help you feel better. Put on some of your favorite tunes and just listen – no multi tasking. Eat a piece of dark chocolate. light a scented candle. Take a slow hot shower or a bubble […]
Columbus Day, early days of America. Indigenous People Day
Monday marks the day of remembering the early days of America. The history taught in school has some factual flaws. But to create the lore and mystique of our history we need stories. The stories held in one’s personal history can encourage one to great heights or emotionally bury and crush the spirit. Celebration of life is […]
Thursday Blog
Thursday Blog, How should we treat our friends, families, and colleagues? Uplift all those around you. Life is to be joyful and enjoyed. When kindness, nonjudgmental attitudes, and compassion lead choices, life is uplifted. Mental unbalance can make this difficult. Improve life for yourself or a loved one call 203-792-0400 to schedule an appointment at […]
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Mental wellness is often about having the courage to take the first step. Acknowledge you need help. The current way you are acting and feeling is not normal. Be aware there is help available. No need to be fearful of talk therapy. Medication management can alleviate anxiety,some forms of depression and phobias. For those suffering from trauma […]
Tuesday Tips
A line from a movie Auntie Mame – ” Life is a banquet but so many people are starving” She is referencing finding the joy and delight of our precious lives every day. Life of course has ups and downs but it is how we handle the downs. If our mental wellness is balanced we […]
Attention and Intention
There is a saying “Where we put our attention leads to our intention” Keep attention on what is right, not what is not. If chaos in the news bothers you don’t be against it but instead be for peaceful outcomes. Frame your thoughts to bring you a greater sense of well being and balance. Mental […]
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE GOOD MENTAL WELLBEING
Mind and body are connected. Taking care of both is important. Being aware of our choices and the connection to health helps make these choices easier. Certain negative behaviors can ruin our physical health. That will impact our emotional health. If we can be in a good mental state our bodies have a much better […]
