Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – Diagnosis and treatment diagnosis Even with a thorough evaluation, it can sometimes be difficult for your doctor or mental health professional to diagnose seasonal affective disorder because other types of depression or other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Physical Exam – Your doctor may do a physical exam and ask […]
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In most cases, Seasonal Affective Disorder – (SAD) appear during late fall or early winter and tent to go away during the sunnier days of spring and summer. Symptoms may start out mild but become more severe as the season progresses. Signs and symptoms of SAD may include: IF YOU ARE EXPRERIENCING SYMPTOMS FOLLOW UP
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AVOID JUDGEMENTAL WORDS AND LOADED TERMS These are words and comments that are designed to communicate to others that they are personally flawed or wrong. This attacks and undermines their feelings of self-worth. AVOID GLOBAL LABELS Generalized condemnations of another’s identity “stupid, sexist, crazy, selfish, lazy, useless, evil” During an argument, these labels may feel
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FOCUS ON A SINGLE MINUTE Using a watch, sit quietly with your eyes closed, and without counting, do your best to estimate when you think 1 minute has passed. PRACTICE MINDFULNESS ON A SINGLE OBJECT Pick an object to practice mindful focusing. What does the surface look like? What color is it? What makes it
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“Why did I do that?!?!” At times emotions can overwhelm us and trigger a reaction that is not helpful. It’s not easy but at times, it can be useful to distract yourself from difficult emotions in the short-term. Take a step back in order to give you time to re-center. The posts Distress Tolerance Skills
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You can be right or you can be happy Co-operative parenting is about working together to resolve issues for long term support of the child(ren) not proving who is right or wrong in the moment. Create a Parenting Plan Take the time or get assistance to develop a Parenting-Plan Detailed plans help to produce stability.
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