One issue that many people struggle with when it comes to the field of psychiatry is that they fear being “medicated.” They fear the idea that medication might affect the way they think or feel, and they want to do anything they can to avoid that. Still, it’s important not to see medication as an […]
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In casual conversation, we sometimes talk about depression like it is a deep sadness. When we have a few bad days, we say things like “I feel depressed,” and we’re usually talking about feeling low, feeling sad, and feeling emotional. Now, depression can feel that way. Many people have very strong negative emotions when they
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It’s important for anyone struggling with their mental health to understand that when a person struggles with mental illness, their brain chemistry changes. We often think of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions as though they are limited to thoughts and feelings – something that can be controlled with talk therapy alone. Sometimes, that’s
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When a marriage or relationship is facing challenges, couples often consider joint counseling to address their issues. While couples counseling is highly effective in improving communication and strengthening bonds, addressing personal mental health issues through psychiatric treatment can be equally transformative. For individuals dealing with mental health challenges, seeing a psychiatrist can be a crucial
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Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks. These attacks are sudden periods of intense fear and discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath. Panic attacks are intense physical experiences – so much so that they can become self-sustaining.
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It’s getting hotter here in Dallas, and while it’s raining at this very moment, it is going to come close to 100 degrees over the next few days. We often talk about the weather’s effect, good and bad, on our physical health – our sunburns, our vitamin D, our dehydration, and the exercise as we
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with childhood. But, for most people, it is a lifelong disorder. Some people are even diagnosed for the first time in adulthood, even though they may have struggled with it in their youth, because – depending on how the symptoms manifested and whether or not they were
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Aware Behavioral Health is one of the few psychiatrists in the Dallas area able to offer TMS therapy, also known as “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.” This type of medical treatment is incredibly exciting, as it is medication free and uses safe radiofrequency waves to stimulate long term brain activity. The technology is, in many ways, new.
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Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health disorders globally, affecting millions of individuals in their daily lives. These conditions can vary greatly in severity and impact, from mild, transient episodes to severe, chronic forms that can significantly hinder personal and professional functioning. Anxiety and depression are generally treated with a combination of
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As psychiatrists, we are always looking for new, safe, effective ways to treat conditions that are otherwise difficult to treat. That is why many of us are so excited about TMS therapy, and why we have added it to our practice here at Aware Behavioral Health. TMS Therapy, or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is a non-invasive,
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