A local reader writes, “I’m hoping you can help out with my 27-year-old son. He was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) back in high school, and nothing has been the same since. He’s just an older version of … Continue reading
A Coast Press reader writes, “My husband and I (we have no children) have been happy for the last four years. But now, he has suddenly become Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He’s fine one minute, then in response to … Continue reading
We all know people who overdo things. Clients ask me about their loved ones and wonder if excessive habits such as smoking or drinking could open the door to something more harmful, like addiction. The essence of addiction is that … Continue reading
A lot of people like to read peppy little affirmations first thing in the morning. But some clients tell me that these fluffy, hyperbolic one-size-fits-all sentences feel like nothing more than false hype when they are in a negative state … Continue reading
Deep breathing is an effective technique for relaxation. The influx of oxygen can help relieve stress, and it’s a lot less risky and expensive than medication. But, like medication, oxygen is only a temporary fix. In other words, it’s no … Continue reading
The summer is over, and those of us who live here get to enjoy the change of the seasons once again. For many, this brings a bit of soul-searching and an objective look at where your decisions have brought you … Continue reading
No longer is the Cape Region a ghost town after Labor Day. We still get our share of crowds, especially on weekends. For some people, however, the thought of walking onto a crowded boardwalk or into a busy restaurant makes … Continue reading
Road Rage is one of the latest “diseases” to be foisted upon us by the mental health profession. To make it even more official, they’ve even named it: Intermittent Explosive Disorder. (IED for short. We love our acronyms.) According to … Continue reading
We’re always fascinated by people who make it their business to jump out of airplanes, drive in car races or risk thousands in the stock market. Why is risk a way of life for some, and for others life is … Continue reading
People often tell me that when they try to make suggestions to friends and loved ones, their well-meaning intentions are often rewarded with unpleasantness and heated discussions. Indeed, it’s virtually impossible to get a point across to anyone who feels … Continue reading
I encounter many people who admit to resentful feelings and anger toward friends and family members. Almost inevitably, these feelings end up stemming from a fear of confrontation. We’ve been so brainwashed into always being “nice” that emotions and bitterness … Continue reading
Regular readers of this column know that I have written over and over that love should not be sacrifice. When you love someone, you want them to be happy. When someone loves you in a healthy way, you want them … Continue reading