Regret. We often think about it because of an action or lack of action. We regret having done something or perhaps not doing enough. Regret is filled with “shoulds,” which soon spiral down into guilt, remorse, self-judgment, anger, and depr…
Category: Psychiatry
A life of purpose: free from societal pressures that lead us astray
When you allow yourself to truly see and sit with the fact that we are only here for a short period of time, it can feel scary and also freeing. My world became small when I started developing profound anxiety about dying. It was a good sign, actually,…
The hidden connection between dementia and PTSD
Health care professionals working with dementia patients should be aware that a higher-than-average percentage of their patients are likely to have PTSD. Research has found that people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appear to have a higher …
How compassionate communities can transform the lives of schizophrenia patients
While working as psychiatrists, we have the pleasure of working very closely with our patients as well as their friends and family. During these interactions, we get to know a lot about their struggles. In this blog, I want to focus on what we as a com…
Caring for our caregivers: Addressing the burnout crisis in health care
The public health crisis of burnout among health care workers is more severe than many realize. With 49% of physicians experiencing burnout, patients face a 1 in 2 chance of being treated by an exhausted, unmotivated, and underperforming doctor. This i…
A doctor’s eye-opening journey as a patient
In 2022, I sought out mental health care, finally able to say, “I need help.” During this experience, my doctor’s brain churned, and a new patient’s brain grew. These allowed me to see both sides of the world of medicine, and th…
A doctor’s eye-opening journey as a patient
In 2022, I sought out mental health care, finally able to say, “I need help.” During this experience, my doctor’s brain churned, and a new patient’s brain grew. These allowed me to see both sides of the world of medicine, and th…
Unlock your child’s potential: the power of nurturing hidden talents
What do you do to make your child confident? Do you tell them that they are amazing? Do you say that they are smart? Do they believe you? Today, I am going to share the story of an autistic child who was brought to the doctor after a severe mental brea…
The surprising truth about where intimacy really begins
Intimacy starts outside the bedroom. Most people think intimacy occurs inside, but it seems to me this could not be farther from the truth. Intimacy is a taboo topic in our society. I am not referring to only physical intimacy but also emotional and sp…
How to rewire your brain with positive language
Language is a powerful internal influencer. You use language to communicate with yourself, just as you do with others. Language is the byproduct of what you think and helps create, define, and redefine the way you think. An angry person is more likely …
