by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Mar 20, 2022 | Anxiety & Depression
You swear you can’t live without him. And he is faithfully sworn to your happiness. He doesn’t check a damn thing off your honey-do list, and you couldn’t care less. You’re happy to swap poop-scooping and fur on…well, everything…for the unconditional love and...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 1, 2022 | Anxiety & Depression
Feeling overwhelmed by life – unable to keep up, let alone meet society’s expectations for spirited ambition and perpetual “on-ness” – can be maddening, deflating, isolating. And, if you find yourself paralyzed by anxiety or slowly sinking under the weight of...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 14, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas; but, when it comes to anxiety and depression, there are no “secrets.” Despite their mental origins, they have far-reaching effects on the body. The physical effects of anxiety and depression provide strong evidence that your...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 11, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression
It’s a noble aspiration – a Scarlett O’Hara, “As God is my witness!,” fist-raised-to-Heaven determination – this whole notion of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.” “Push on!” “Get over it!” “Do whatever it takes!” And on and on the merciless cheerleading goes....
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Oct 23, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression
How do you know when it’s time to talk with your doctor about medication to treat anxiety and depression? First things first. To treat something, it’s helpful to know what the “something” is and if it has a name. So let’s first define anxiety and depression. After...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Oct 3, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression, Disordered Eating
One reason stress gets a bad rap is that it can trigger physical and mental health problems, including eating disorders and depression. Knowing how stress can “cause” eating disorders and depression may help prevent you or someone you love from suffering. Support such...
