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. To be clear,...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Sep 13, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression
Never in the history of managing depression and anxiety has anyone benefitted from being told to “just snap out of it” or “just relax!” Depression and anxiety can spiral to the point where they feel unbearable. To expect a person to be able to “snap out of it” is not...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Aug 23, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression
If you have depression and anxiety you’re probably looking for ways to feel less alone. While there is no magic quote that will make depression and anxiety vanish, sometimes quotes can shift your perspective enough that you start to feel better. With that in...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Aug 19, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression
By Dr. Elayne Daniels | August 19, 2021 | 0 Have you been diagnosed with anxiety or depression? If so, do you know what it really means? For starters, you now know that what you’re feeling has a name. You also know you aren’t alone. It is an actual ‘thing.’ And...
