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Depressed or Suicidal? How to Select the Best Counselor for You-From Cary,Crystal Lake and Huntley
What kind of a therapist, psychiatrist or psychologist should you seek if you are depressed or suicidal? Who works best with those who often feel futile and powerless?
My view is that it is best to have a counselor who can emotionally and verbally empathize with your inner suffering and turmoil. If […]
Counseling for Depression: The 11 Commandments-From Barrington, Algonquin and Dundee, IL
Depressive disorders come in different forms, just as is the case with other illnesses such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease. This article briefly describes three of the most common types of depressive disorders.
However, within these types there are also variations in the symptoms, their severity and duration. Major depression causes symptoms i.e. excessive fatigue, […]
How to Find the Perfect Counselor for You! From Barrington, Crystal Lake and Mchenry, IL
Finding a counselor can be confusing and frustrating. You have to get through answering machines and then sort through issues like insurance and degrees and credentials that look like alphabet soup.
So, how SHOULD people select and find a counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist?
1. My first suggestion: Find a counselor, psychiatrist or psychologist who demonstrates concern […]
How to Eliminate your Anxiety and Calm Down-From Barrington, Huntley and Cary
A certain amount of irritability and agitation is normal. However, if you are continuously or chronically annoyed or irritable, you may have an undiagnosed anxiety or depressive disorder.
The good news is that you can reduce or overcome much of your agitation or grumpiness by learning and applying some proven coping skills. Scientifically proven […]
Do You have these Symptoms of Anxiety? From Barrington, Crystal Lake, Mchenry and Algonquin, IL
Do you sometimes worry that you feel too much anxiety, fear or nervousness? If your worry actually interferes with your quality of life, you are probably suffering from symptoms of clinical anxiety.
Clinical anxiety often manifests itself through both physical and emotional symptoms. It is easily treatable through counseling or psychotherapy. Being able to […]
Depression: Its Diagnosis and Treatment-From Elgin, Barrington, Lake-in-the-Hills and Cary, IL
Sometimes, a physical problem or medication you are taking can cause symptoms that feel like depression, so the first step in getting an accurate diagnosis is to get a complete medical history and physical exam. Your physical will probably include an interview and lab tests in order to rule out any physical causes for your […]
10 Questions to Ask Before Hospitalizing Your Kid in a Psychiatric Facility-From Cary and McHenry
As a parent, you are likely to be one of the first to recognize when your child may have a serious emotional or behavioral problem. What do you do first? What if someone you consulted has recommended that your child be hospitalized in a psychiatric facility?
Before doing anything else, gently engage your child in […]
Anxiety? How Meds Can Restore your Peace of Mind-From Cary and McHenry, IL
Sometimes it is not easy to ignore an upsetting problem. Have you ever become suddenly anxious or nervous and not known why?
Sometimes people actually become housebound because they are afraid of being in places where they might experience sudden attacks of terror or anxiety for no apparent reason. This is called agoraphobia.
Anti anxiety medications […]
Are You an Adult Child of an Alcoholic? Get Counseling! From Lake-in-the-Hills and Cary, IL
Approximately 20% of adult Americans lived with an alcoholic while growing up and these children are at greater risk for having emotional problems. Since alcoholism runs in families, children of alcoholics are four times more likely than others to become alcoholics.
If you are the child of an alcoholic, you are likely to have experienced […]
Teen Suicide: Warning Signs and How to Get the Right Treatment- From Dundee and Crystal Lake, IL
In recent years, suicides among adolescents have increased dramatically. Each year thousands of teenagers commit suicide in the U.S. In fact, it is the third leading cause of death for kids, aged 15-to-24-years old, and the sixth leading cause of death for those who are 5-to-14-years old.
Think about your teen. After all, he or […]
