Fatigue - Is it Depression or Something Else? "I am tired all the time. It feels like having brain fog. Most days, I'm so tired that I can not even get up in the morning, can not focus, and procrastinate. The time I spend working about being tired is making me tired." This is what Kevin* said to me when he called to make an appointment. When I … [Read more...]
Low energy? Could it be a medical issue? Effective Counseling + Therapy in New York City.
Do you feel tired all the time? Many medical and psychiatric issues may contribute to you feeling tired, foggy or worn out. When I see a patient who is struggling with low energy, I am always thinking about whether there could be an underlying medical or psychiatric issue. Here are some tips to always consider when seeing a patient who is … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy The Holiday Season Amongst Stress & Anxiety
How to Enjoy The Holiday Season Amongst Stress & Anxiety From buying all the presents to preparing for the festivities, the holidays are often fraught with stress and anxiety. These feelings can also bring about depression, which can make you holiday less enjoyable. Here are five ways to beat the stress and anxiety so you can enjoy this … [Read more...]
Maximize the Benefit of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Maximize the Benefit of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may be as effective as medications for adult ADHD as well as anxiety and depression and here are seven strategies to help you maximize the benefit of this therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is based on the science that by identifying our distorted thoughts … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD Test Near Me and in NYC
Adult ADHD Test + Screening Tool Perhaps you often know exactly the “what” and “how” of what you need to do, but can’t make it happen. You have always needed to work three or four times harder than everyone else just to keep up. And you have always wondered … [Read more...]
10 Warning Signs Your Psychiatrist May Not Be Right for You
Choosing a psychiatrist requires extensive research and shouldn’t be taken lightly. How do you find the best psychiatrist in New York City or wherever you live? You want to find the best psychiatrist who is going to have you overcome your challenges. Your primary care doctor will be able to provide some recommendations. Your insurance provider … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Tips to Boost Your Income
5 Tips to Boost Your Income As an adult ADHD psychiatrist and executive coach in New York City, I have helped many of my clients get that promotion, ask for the raise, increase their sales, or find a better job. Here are 5 tips that have helped them and may help you! 1 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Often, you may not be aware of some of your … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD + 7 Effective Tips to Improve Your Energy
"My energy is often low. I just can't keep up with my work. School always came easy for me. But, during the last few years at my job and now in business school, I'm drowning and wonder if I have adult ADHD or something else?" Tina*, a 27-year-old married graduate student. Her primary care doctor referred her to me. She described … [Read more...]
Executive Function and ADHD
Executive Function and ADHD Many people view ADHD as difficulty with focus, attention, and hyperactivity; however, the research demonstrates that deficits in executive function cause more impairment in people's personal and professional lives. Executive function includes the following cognitive skills: planning, prioritizing, strategizing, … [Read more...]
Expert Tips for Insomnia
Psychopharmacology: Expert Tips for Insomnia Introduction Insomnia is one of the most common symptoms patients report to their doctors. Up to fifty percent of patients in a general medical practice complain of insomnia. Treating insomnia improves patient satisfaction, compliance, and medical care. Insomnia is often under-reported and … [Read more...]