The news is grim. I just learned that another young person committed suicide secondary to the Parkland incident last year. It just reminds me that the initial problem of the shootings was not the end. The capture of the shooter, the marches, the recriminations of who was at fault, who should have done something and how come we didn’t do...[ read more ]
One of the most important but neglected areas for all of us, babies, children, adolescents, adults and elders, is sleep. We all crave it, but many of us get little of it. Believe it or not, sleep is even better than sex. While sex increases our serotonin level and makes us feel good, sleep allows our body to replenish and...[ read more ]
People with ADHD are often confused with those with PTSD. YES, it is possible to have both, however it is more than likely that a person will have one or the other. So many may ask what are the similarities and what are the differences. In ADHD, many have: Inattention, Distraction, Restlessness, Impatience, Impulsivity, Anger, Sleeping Problems, Poor Memory, Poor Concentration,...[ read more ]
In talking with a few of my friends, I was asked a great question which is often overlooked. We all think that we know the causes of PTSD; many will talk about being in a war, some will talk about being in a restaurant when something occurred, others will talk about watching a accident, (it makes no difference if you...[ read more ]
For those with PTSD, many avenues for relief lead to medication. Yes, meds do work. However, in most cases medications need to be taken daily, sometimes at multiple times during the day in order for them to work. The meds, may be expensive, even if most of the cost is covered by insurance. However, compliance is a major issue for...[ read more ]
As we are approaching Valentine’s Day, many of us in South Florida are facing trepidation, fright and a palpable uneasiness. It’s has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day, heretofore a day when romantics bought roses for their loved ones, Hallmark cards did a very brisk business, and many people ended their day with taking their loved ones out to dinner....[ read more ]
