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Boosting Teen ADHD Productivity

Explore strategies to enhance productivity in teens with ADHD through our informative blog post. OC Psychology Center delves into supportive techniques that can make a significant difference in helping adolescents manage their symptoms and succeed in their daily tasks. Read on for expert advice.

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You have a very wholesome energy on this blog.

Very proud of your resilience, I have multiple family members who struggle with bipolar disorder including my brother and he has unfortunately become very estranged, in and out of jail, difficult to be around if not harmful at times and refuses to seek help or medicate despite all the help and rehab over the years. Sometimes it feels very hopeless and sad, especially the fear that I might have those symptoms too one day, but I am grateful and soothed that there are stories of hope and healing and positivity like yours.

Wishing the best for you and your daughter! 💗

Thanks! 🩷

My bipolar has put me in the hospital 10 times. For better or worse I seem to only get manic episodes. This is tricky because being manic actually feels great. The problem is that you don't get anything done.

Untreated mania would have made getting through college or holding down a job relatively impossible. (It's still very hard, even with treatment.)

The key for me was finding help I liked and respected early in my life.

Drawing the line between where I stop and my insanity starts was a very personal question. I believe an objective scientific definition is best, but the answer may be different for others.

When I talk about my illness, I include a personal request: I ask that if people think I'm acting strangely to go online and look up the latest criteria for a Bipolar I Disorder Manic Episode in the DSM.

(As of the DSM-5, there are 7 symptoms and having 3 or 4 for a week is the threshold for a manic episode.)

If I need help, get me help but otherwise: I need to be allowed to get excited about my life without my friends and family worrying "Oh no! It's happening again."

Resources ☎️

I've been seeing my therapist for about 20 years now.

If you are interested you can probably find him by Googling "Harold L. Boerlin MD, Irvine CA". He's been doing phone visits since COVID.

He may be able to help you even if you don't live in California, if you are willing to fly out for some initial consultations. I actually have no idea how that would work but I can't recommend him enough.

Dr. B is both a psychologist and a psychiatrist. (He has a medical degree from Harvard.)

Letting someone change you fundamentally with medication is a big ask. However had I not decided this is what I want all those years ago, I would probably be homeless and perhaps have very strained relationships with friends and family today. (My family is also amazing by the way.)

Political Advocacy 🇺🇸📢

In my opinion, the mental health care system in the US is on the brink of collapse.

Too many professionals are not trained in hard science and some are handing out diagnosis like candy.

Recent "Mandated Reporter" laws are vague, ineffective and shatter the essential sacred trust between a client and a therapist.

Mental health parity laws for insurance companies do not work and I strongly advocate for MH to be a seperate insurance the way dental and vision are (with well-funded public assistance programs.)

While in the hospital I've seen human beings get "processed" and it is horrific.

I am in awe of the limitless compassion of most whitecoats (my name for them). However, publicly available resources are often not as unlimited.

Sick patients come in on a 5150 for a 3-day hold, yelling and hitting people. They get some food and shelter for a bit but refuse further help.

Then sometimes doctors fall short. They give up and just give the patient a heavy sedative so they will stop yelling and hitting people.

Then the patient doesn't voluntarily extend to 14 day treatment. They get tossed out on the street like garbage and the cycle repeats.

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What’s up readers?! How about a little show and tell? Answer these 13 questions, tag 13 lucky readers and if you’re feeling extra bookish add a shelfie! Let’s Go!

Thank you @darthwillies for the tag!

1) The Last book I read:

The Vampire Lestat. I've been slowly reading the first few Vampire Chronicles books since the TV show took over my body and soul lmao. So far this one is a lot of fun!

2) A book I recommend:

Creatures of a Day. It's a non-fiction and a good look into psychology in general and psychiatrist as a profession. Would highly recommend Irvin Yalom's other books too.

3) A book that I couldn’t put down:

The Song of Achilles. I read very slowly in English but this book had me hooked from the beginning and I finished it in one weekend. This was actually a few years ago now but I haven't had the same experience since. (If anyone knows anything that is the same but like...different, please let me know alskjdf)

4) A book I’ve read twice (or more):

This Is Going to Hurt. I really liked the humor in the book when the topic is so serious. It's about working in health care and especially in the OB ward. Witnessing life and death daily can't be easy, but Adam Kay makes it easy to read.

5) A book on my TBR:

The Red Sorghum. It's been on my TBR since it won the Nobel prize lmao. The theme is very heavy though, but anyway, one day I will read, even just for the nobel.

6) A book I’ve put down:

All the Light We Cannot See. The writing is beautiful but the WWII story just doesn't draw me in as much. Maybe one day I will go back to it.

7) A book on my wish list:

Can I put an unpublished book here? The Winds of Winter lol, if I can be cheeky for a bit. Watching House of the Dragon really just brought me back into my asoiaf era. I feel sixteen again and piecing together all the clues for the sequel and thinking about all the theories. Unfortunately it is still very much a wish list.

8) A favorite book from childhood:

Journey to the West! Who doesn't love an adventure story about four besties going on a road trip that is full of cool monsters of the week? Also the whole book is metaphor for buddhist enlightenment. So it really contains multitudes.

9) A book you would give to a friend:

Silver in the Wood. It's a short novel that I brought to a long flight and just finished in one go. It makes you feel like you've just taken a little walk in the forest. It's a light read that makes a perfect gift!

10) A book of poetry or lyrics that you own:

Does Evgenii Onegin count as poetry? It's one of my favorite reads back in university. Partly because of the adapted play I think, it is still the top theater experience I've ever had.

11) A nonfiction book you own:

When Breath Becomes Air. It was written by a surgeon about his journey battling cancer at the end of his life. It's one of the books that stayed with me, having read it after cancer being such a huge part of my life for years. I feel like I got some answers from it and would recommend everyone to read.

12) What are you currently reading:

Queen of the Damned. More sexy vampires! Some of them are even old AND sexy!

13) What are you planning on reading next?

Keep reading through the Vampire Chronicles until reason and taste fail me (or Anne Rice does). I hear people tend to stop at some point during the 12 books in the whole series. We'll see how long I last.

tagging: @kuripon @cherryjuicegf @silvipeppers @tideswept @valdomarx. No pressures of course <3

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Trans History (long post sorry)

This post uses "transsexual" in place of "transgender" as this was the widespread accepted terminology until fairly recently and is what was used in the original source for this information.

In 1885 the Criminal Law Act was passed which made homosexual behavior illegal in the UK. Transvestites within the gay movement were easier to identify publicly and became easy targets.

Ernest "Stella" Boulton and Fred "Franny" Park were arrested in 1870 for indecent behavior and attempted to be persecuted on the grounds of cross dressing instead of sodomy. They were let go.

Because of these laws, homosexual transvestites began to seek out doctors to "cure" them. These doctors and researchers were called sexologists. Krafft-Ebbing (1840-1902), professor of psychiatry at Vienna was one of the first to be interested in transvestitic behavior.

Magnus Hirschfeld was another, a Germon sexologist, and his works were considered groundbreaking during the times.

At Hirschfeld's clinic, Dr. Felix Abraham performed the first transsexual operations in 1926 on an unnamed trans man, penectomy on his domestic servant Dora in 1930, and vaginoplasty on Lili Elbe who would die from complications from the procedure.

Christine Jorgeson, former American GI, underwent several transsexual operations and drew attention from the media. The media immediately focused on the appearance of Christine, "Ex-GI Becomes Blonde Beauty". This essentially was effective marketing and brought transsexualism into the public eye. Jorgeson's psychiatrist, Dr. Hamburger (yes really) began to receive a ton of letters from people wanting to change their sex because they wanted to escape homophobia or live in/be associated with the gender roles associated with the other sex.

This caused a bunch of doctors to start their own clinics because they smelled money, such as endocrinologist Harry Benjamin (who trained at Hirschfield's clinic). He went on to publish the first medical textbook on transsexuality called the Transsexual Phenomenon in 1966 and personally began training a bunch of other doctors in the subject. His clinic was based in New York. Dr. Elmer Belt opened up clinics in Los Angeles. Dr. Georges Burou specialized in penicile skin inversion vaginoplasty in Casablanca.

Janice Irvine wrote of transsexualism's "widespread public and professional acceptance" as early as the 1970s. While gay men and women practicing transvestitism were originally criticized (because it was essentially homosexual people defying gender norms associated with their sex), transsexuality on the other hand was almost immediately accepted. Transsexualist origins lie in doctors attempting to "correct" the genitalia of people with disorders of sex development, homosexual people fearing for their lives and attempting to escape incarceration for being homosexual, and (mostly homosexual) people feeling wrong for not conforming to the mannerisms, expressions, and style associated with their sex, culturally.

While the beginnings of transsexual medicine began in the 1950s, with interest in the subject by psychiatrists dating back since the early 1900s, most "treatment facilities" for homosexuality, paraphilias, and gender nonconformity transsexuals became widespread in the 1960s and 1970s. Ira Pauly in 1965 who was a professor of psychiatry at the University of Oregon counted a total of 603 "male to female" transsexuals and 162 "female to male" transsexuals. He then reported on post-operative adjustment of 121 of these people, describing it as successful. He voiced a cautious psychiatric support for transsexualism based on this, stating that since psychology seems to have failures in reverting it and until alternative procedures or treatments are discovered, it was the best approach society had for this demographic.

I mentioned disorders of sex development (DSDs, commonly called "intersex conditions") above. Transsexualism has been closely associated with people with DSDs. In the 1950s, protocols were established for doctors to determine the sex of infants with DSDs, which was a rare anomaly. These infants bodies would then be modified to "correctly" correspond with whatever sex they were assigned by doctors. Transsexualism and the correction of "intersexualism" overlapped because doctors studying transsexualism borrowed procedures used to "correct" infants with DSDs.

Robert Stoller, a professor of psychiatry in California and considered to be a famous transsexual expert by the 1970s, began to focus on badly constructed genetalia. John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore became a headquarters for "treating" both "intersexuality" and "transsexuality". More texts were published: Transsexual Sex Reassignment (1969) by Richard Green and John Money, and The Transsexual Experiment (1975) by Robert Stoller. French psychoanalyst Catherine Millot commented, "there was a sense in which there was no transsexuality before experts like Benjamin and Stoller 'invented it'." There was rare support for transsexuality in 1965, but by 1975 about twenty major medical centers were offering treatment to thousands of transsexual people.

It took until 1977 for transsexual surgeries to be presented to the American Psychiatric Association. By that time "normalization of sex reassignment" was institutionalized and thus "assumed" by John K. Meyer and Donna J. Reter of the APA.

However, when Reter and Meyer by their very forced hands assumed the "normalization" of sex reassignment, they at the same time cast public doubt on it and it's "almost routine acceptance".

While medical doctors and psychiatrists pushed sex reassignment surgery, psycho-analysts almost always remained doubtful of it. A well-known psychoanalyst from New York, Lawrence S. Kubie, publicly rejected and renounced the term "transsexual" completely, suggesting "genital transmutation" was a more accurate fit. He criticized the term "transsexual" stating that the word was too simple for such a complex phenomenon, and falsely alluded that problems had been solved when in reality, they weren't. He illuminated that there were many men at this time that wish to appear as women but to consider themselves and be considered as men who "simulate women", but needed to present themselves as "textbook transsexuals" in order for physicians to agree to alter them. So, these transvestites fell under pressure to conform as transsexuals.

Kubie and his co-author James B. Mackie argued that the concept of transsexualism was a combination of both false diagnoses and lack of clarity on patients, with "emotionally charged" and "dramatic" medical intervention.

Even Robert Stoller in 1973 voiced his own unease in an article he wrote for the American Journal of Psychiatry, describing a "carnival atmosphere that prevails in the management of male transsexualism". Just the patient's request for sex reassignment brought immediate acceptance. By this point, many homosexual transvestites were educating themselves on SRS and HRT to have their sex modified to avoid homophobic persecution, and many even knew more about these procedures than their doctors. Stoller went on to write:

The conservative view among medical professionals at this time was to convince transsexual people/transvestites that they were really the other sex.

Homosexual sociologist Edward Sagarin wrote in a book on "deviants" in 1969 that male-to-female transsexuals suffered from "doubly unacceptable" self-imagery in being both homosexual and feminine, and that the solution was to convince them that they were really women and not men.

Additionally, there were striking observations made of the behaviors of a subset of people seeking sex-reassignment surgeries and hormone treatments:

John Money, the sexologist who infamously forcibly transitioned an intersex child by the name of David Reimer, also described transsexual male people as "devious, demanding, and manipulative"

Meanwhile, L.M. Lothstein who pioneered a study on female-to-male transsexuals in the 1970s and 1980s diagnosed FTM transsexuality as a "profound psychological disorder", describing most as having personality disorders and while not psychotic, having thought disorders that affect their ability to relate to others and sense their reality. Lothstein felt that the solution to help transsexual people didn't lie in surgeries or hormone treatments, but in psychotherapy. He hesitantly felt that it was possible SRS and HRT was needed before psychotherapy to "disrupt their rigid defensive structure".

I'm writing a lot so I'll stop here. Sorry for the abrupt end. I might add more later as a reblog. But here is the primary source that I essentially heavily paraphrased.

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Good news..... doctors can campaign for the discussion of science!

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has been forced into an about-turn after cancelling a conference on sex and gender.

LGBTQ+ campaigners approached the college to express their concern that it was allowing the Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender (CAN-SG), a group of psychiatrists and doctors who campaign for science-based dialogue on gender issues, to use its conference space.

The event, titled First Do No Harm, aims to explore “current controversies in the care of children and young people with gender-related distress”.

Aware of a situation’

After being contacted by the campaigners, including the Association of LGBTQ+ Doctors & Dentists and Pride RCGP, the college said last week that it was “aware of a situation regarding an upcoming event”.

The college’s events management team, Searcys, later wrote to CAN-SG to inform it that its event had been cancelled. Searcys proposed two alternative venues but said it wasn’t sure “if any of those two medical institutions would hold similar views to the RCGP as far as your event is concerned”.

Dr Louise Irvine, the co-chairman of CAN-SG, said: “I asked why the event was cancelled and the manager said he did not know. He just said that senior people in RCGP had been discussing it all day and then instructed him to contact me to cancel.

“I found out later that on that Friday, there was a well-orchestrated campaign by activists to send numerous emails to RCGP full of false allegations about our conference.”

Baroness Hayter, a Labour peer, subsequently wrote to the college to warn it that gender-critical beliefs were protected under the Equality Act 2010.

She told The Telegraph: “I’m shocked and disappointed that a medical body – indeed a Royal College – which should promote evidence-based treatment tried to close down debate on an important clinical issue. This is not in patients’ interests. Open, academic discussion is essential if all patients and their carers are to be guaranteed best treatment by their GPs.

“The RCGP needs to explain why it sought to silence certain senior medical practitioners and thus deny their own members the opportunity of hearing current findings on this subject.”

Prof Mike Holmes, the chairman of the trustees for the RCGP, said: “Our initial concern… was that it was being marketed and publicised in a way that could give the impression the college was hosting, sponsoring or supporting the conference and having an active role in the content and programme.”

‘Decided to honour the booking’

The college said that after CAN-GS agreed to remove the college’s name from promotional material, it “decided to honour the booking”.

A spokesman for CAN-SG said: “We are delighted that our conference will go ahead at 30 Euston Square, and we are looking forward to a great event with excellent speakers. All CAN-SG members are clinical professionals who uphold professional standards to provide safe and effective care to all our patients, including our LGBTQ+ patients, to promote long-term well-being.”

A spokesman for the Association of LGBTQ+ Doctors & Dentists said: “The existence and rights of gender-diverse people are not up for debate and the community currently does not feel safe as the result of actions of groups like CAN-SG. This is not about wokery but about decency.”

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I haven't re-listened to Harry's House since it came out because when As It Was was playing on the radio I had just had my psychiatrist up my SSRIs to a stupidly high dose that I didn't need and my friend was in Orange County for a work trip so I drove up to see him but while he was busy I had to entertain myself so I went to Great Park in Irvine and went ice skating and the entire time I just felt like I was dead inside like just an absolute zombie crumbling to pieces while I skated in circles and finally I couldn't take it anymore so I went off to the side and sat in the bleachers shivering with my skates on and staring straight ahead like I was catatonic and it was this moment that As It Was started playing over the intercom. So now whenever I hear that stupid fucking song I think about being whacked out to the point of zombification at an ice rink in Orange County.

Is this Harry Styles' fault? Of course not. Am I going to blame it on him anyway? Yep!

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The most notorious is the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. This term is frequently used within the mental health professions as little more than a sophisticated insult. As one psychiatrist candidly confesses, “As a resident, I recalled asking my supervisor how to treat patients with borderline personality disorder, and he answered, sardonically, ‘You refer them.’” The psychiatrist Irvin Yalom describes the term “borderline” as “the word that strikes terror into the heart of the middle-aged, comfort-seeking psychiatrist.” Some clinicians have argued that the term “borderline” has become so prejudicial that it should be abandoned altogether, just as its predecessor term, hysteria, had to be abandoned.

Judith L. Herman, Trauma and Recovery

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"Adults who are racked with death anxiety are not odd birds who have contracted some exotic disease, but men and women whose family and culture have failed to knit the proper protective clothing for them to withstand the icy chill of mortality."

Irvin D. Yalom, psychiatrist and professor (b. 13th June 1931)

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Effective Stress Management Strategies

This infographic presents a concise guide to five effective strategies for managing stress. The first strategy, 'Mindfulness,' advocates for the use of meditation and breathing techniques to calm anxiety. Following this, 'Exercise' is recommended to boost mood and reduce stress, emphasizing the positive impacts of physical activity. 'Scheduling' is presented as a method to organize tasks, which can help in reducing the sense of being overwhelmed. The 'Wellness' category suggests a balanced approach to diet and sleep, along with limiting the intake of substances like caffeine and alcohol. Lastly, 'Community' underscores the importance of building connections and understanding within social networks for mutual support. The infographic concludes by inviting viewers to seek more advice from the OC Psychology Center's website, hinting at a broader resource for those looking to manage stress in their lives.

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Meet the MO v. Biden Plaintiffs- Celebrated Psychiatrist Aaron Kheriaty Challenged the University of California Irvine's Vaccine Mandate, Then They Fired Him – Listen to Dr. Kheriaty Descibe the Current Totalitarian Threat Facing This Nation | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hoft

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Meet the MO v. Biden Plaintiffs- Celebrated Psychiatrist Aaron Kheriaty Challenged the University of California Irvine's Vaccine Mandate, Then They Fired Him – Listen to Dr. Kheriaty Descibe the Current Totalitarian Threat Facing This Nation | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hoft

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/03/meet-mo-v-biden-plaintiffs-celebrated-psychiatrist-aaron/

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Restoring Hope: Depression Treatment in Irvine

Irvine, a dynamic and diverse city in the heart of Orange County, is known for its innovation and community spirit. However, like any other community, it grapples with the challenge of depression, a mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. The good news is that Irvine offers a range of effective depression treatment options that help restore hope and well-being to those in need. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the world of depression treatment in Irvine, exploring the various therapeutic approaches available and offering a pathway to renewed hope.

Understanding Depression

Depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a pervasive and often debilitating mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to physical and emotional symptoms, including changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating. Depression affects an individual's ability to function in daily life and can impact relationships, work, and overall quality of life.

Depression Treatment Approaches in Irvine

Irvine is home to a wide range of depression treatment approaches, provided by skilled mental health professionals. These approaches are designed to address the unique needs and circumstances of each individual. Here are some of the top treatment options for depression available in Irvine:

1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a widely recognized and highly effective form of psychotherapy for treating depression. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to depressive symptoms. CBT therapists in Irvine help individuals develop coping strategies and regain control over their lives.

2. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): IPT is a short-term therapy that concentrates on resolving interpersonal problems contributing to depression. It helps individuals improve their communication and relational skills, fostering healthier relationships and reducing depressive symptoms.

3. Psychodynamic Therapy: This form of therapy aims to uncover and understand unconscious conflicts and emotions that may underlie depressive symptoms. By delving into the root causes of depression, individuals gain insight and work towards resolution.

4. Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Mindfulness-based therapies, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), emphasize living in the present moment and developing mindfulness skills to manage depressive symptoms. These therapies often incorporate practices such as meditation and yoga to promote overall well-being.

5. Art Therapy: Art therapy is a creative and expressive approach to treating depression. In Irvine, individuals can engage in art therapy to explore their emotions and experiences through various art forms. This process allows them to process and cope with their feelings in a unique and constructive manner.

6. Group Therapy: Group therapy offers individuals a supportive and empathetic environment in which they can share experiences and strategies for overcoming depression. Irvine provides a variety of group therapy options, including depression-specific support groups.

7. Medication Management: In certain cases, medication may be recommended as part of the treatment plan. Psychiatrists in Irvine can prescribe antidepressant medications and work closely with individuals to monitor their effects and make necessary adjustments.

8. Lifestyle and Holistic Approaches: Irvine places an emphasis on a healthy and holistic lifestyle. Therapies and activities that promote physical well-being, such as exercise, proper nutrition, and sleep management, are essential components of depression management.

Seeking Treatment for Depression in Irvine

Overcoming depression in Irvine starts with acknowledging the need for help and actively seeking treatment. The following practical guide can assist individuals in accessing the right therapy for their depression:

1. Self-Reflection: The journey to overcoming depression often begins with self-reflection. Individuals should take some time to consider their symptoms, how depression impacts their daily life, and their readiness to seek help.

2. Consultation: The first step in seeking help for depression is to reach out to a mental health professional or therapist in Irvine for an initial consultation. This consultation is crucial to assess the severity of depression and determine the most suitable therapy or combination of therapies.

3. Therapy Selection: Collaborate with your therapist to select the therapy that best aligns with your needs and goals. Therapists will tailor the treatment to your unique situation.

4. Medication Consideration: If medication is recommended, consult with a psychiatrist in Irvine to discuss the potential benefits and side effects. Medication may be an important component of your treatment plan.

5. Lifestyle Changes: Consider incorporating healthy lifestyle changes that support your mental well-being. This may include regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep.

6. Support System: Seek support from loved ones and consider participating in group therapy or support groups. Sharing your experiences with others who understand can be immensely comforting.

7. Commitment: Commit to the therapy process. Treatment for depression often requires time and effort, so it's essential to stay dedicated to your therapy plan.

Conclusion

Overcoming depression is a challenging journey that requires patience, self-compassion, and the right therapeutic support. Irvine, with its diverse community and skilled mental health professionals, offers a supportive environment for individuals to access top-notch therapies for managing and overcoming depression. By seeking help, individuals can embark on a path toward mental well-being and a renewed sense of hope. Irvine provides the resources and expertise necessary to restore optimism and improve the overall quality of life for those living with depression.

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Navigating the Journey to Healing: A Guide to PTSD Treatment in Irvine

Introduction: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can have a significant impact on individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Irvine, located in Orange County, California, is committed to providing comprehensive PTSD treatment in irvine to support individuals on their journey to healing. In this article, we will explore the various treatment approaches available in Irvine, focusing on their effectiveness, accessibility, and potential to guide individuals towards recovery and improved well-being.

Understanding PTSD: PTSD is a psychological response to a traumatic event, such as military combat, sexual assault, accidents, or natural disasters. It can lead to distressing symptoms that persist long after the traumatic experience has ended. Common symptoms include intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of triggers, hyperarousal, and changes in mood and cognition. It is crucial to recognize the signs of PTSD and seek appropriate treatment to support recovery.

Navigating PTSD Treatment in Irvine: Irvine offers a range of treatment options to address the complex nature of PTSD. These approaches prioritize individual needs, providing a supportive environment for healing and growth. Psychotherapy: a. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a well-established and evidence-based therapy for treating PTSD. It aims to help individuals identify and modify negative thoughts and behaviors associated with the traumatic event. By challenging and reframing distorted beliefs, individuals can develop healthier coping mechanisms and reduce the impact of trauma on their daily lives. Therapists in Irvine specialize in trauma-focused CBT to address the unique needs of individuals with PTSD.

b. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR is a therapy specifically designed to address trauma-related symptoms. It involves bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps, while recalling traumatic memories. This technique helps desensitize the distress associated with the trauma and allows for the reprocessing of memories in a more adaptive manner. Trained therapists in Irvine offer EMDR as an effective treatment option for PTSD. READ MORE - From Pain to Relief: Ketamine Infusion in Orange County Medication-Based Approaches: a. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): SSRIs, a class of antidepressant medications, are commonly prescribed for individuals with PTSD. They help regulate serotonin levels in the brain, alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. Psychiatrists in Irvine can provide a thorough evaluation and prescribe appropriate SSRIs to support PTSD treatment.

b. Prazosin: Prazosin is a medication often used to manage nightmares associated with PTSD. It acts on the adrenergic receptors, reducing the frequency and intensity of nightmares. Psychiatrists in Irvine may prescribe prazosin as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to improve sleep quality and overall well-being. Group Therapy and Support: Group therapy and support groups provide individuals with PTSD an opportunity to connect with others who have experienced similar trauma. These settings offer a sense of community, understanding, and validation. Participating in group therapy or support groups in Irvine allows individuals to share their experiences, gain support, and learn coping strategies from peers who have navigated similar journeys. Holistic and Complementary Approaches: a. Mindfulness-Based Practices: Mindfulness-based practices, such as meditation, breathing exercises, and body awareness, can be helpful for individuals with PTSD. These techniques cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce anxiety, and promote emotional regulation. Irvine offers resources, including mindfulness-based therapy programs and meditation centers, where individuals can learn and practice these techniques.

b. Art Therapy: Art therapy provides a creative outlet for individuals to express and process their emotions related to trauma. Through various art forms, such as painting, drawing, or sculpture, individuals can explore theirexperiences and gain insights into their feelings. Art therapy in Irvine is facilitated by trained professionals who can guide individuals in using art as a therapeutic tool to promote healing and self-expression. READ MORE - Breaking Free: Overcoming Depression in San Juan Capistrano

Conclusion: Navigating the journey to healing from PTSD requires access to comprehensive and effective treatment options, and Irvine offers a range of resources to support individuals in their recovery. Psychotherapy approaches such as trauma-focused CBT and EMDR help individuals process traumatic experiences, challenge negative beliefs, and develop healthier coping strategies. Medication-based approaches, including SSRIs and prazosin, can alleviate symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and nightmares. Group therapy and support groups provide a sense of community, validation, and shared experiences. Holistic and complementary approaches, such as mindfulness-based practices and art therapy, offer additional tools for self-expression and emotional regulation.

[mostlyepiphanies]

Finished reading this book which I bought as a birthday present for myself this year, from a writer and psychiatrist I deeply admire. I hope to be half as active in writing, thinking and living as he is!

In Staring at the Sun, I describe the concept of "rippling" as a way to assuage anxiety about death. Each of us creates, often without our knowledge, concentric circles of influence that may affect others for years to come, even for generations. The effect we have on others is passed on much as the ripples on a pond go on and on, until they are no longer visible but still continue at a nano level. --Becoming Myself: A Psychiatrist's Memoir by Irvin D. Yalom

[msclaritea]

"Besides his affiliations with the Tavistock Institute,2 the first reason Sargant is relevant to my own family history is that, once again, there is a curious overlap with the world of Fabianism, leftist movements, and progressive creative circles. In 1954, a convalescing Sargant was completing his book Battle for the Mind in Majorca, and had Robert Graves on hand to help him edit it. Robert Graves is of course the famous poet, novelist, and critic who is as responsible as Joseph Campbell for reintroducing ancient myths into popular culture (The White Goddess), and a primary influence in popularizing ancient history (I Claudius). In passing, he was teaching at Oxford during my grandfather's tenure there, but if they met, I never heard about it. So what's the connection between a poet-mythologist and the world of mind control? The answer I found was surprising because also familiar: the world of hallucinogens. In 1952, Robert Gordon Wasson (the man who brought the magic mushroom to the West) wrote to Graves asking him about the kind of mushroom which had allegedly been responsible for Claudius's death. Graves sent Wasson an account of ancient Mexican religious ceremonies that included the ingestion of mushrooms—mushrooms that had “eluded botanists and explorers for nearly five hundred years and, as a result, were generally considered to be mythical” (Streathfield, 2008, p. 60). Graves claimed there was new evidence for their actual existence, but that currently the only thing known about them was that they were referred to as “the flesh of God.” It was allegedly Graves's tip that sent the Wassons down to Mexico in 1955, where they made the discovery that would help kick-start the counterculture and spark off the “psychedelic revolution.” Among the first people to hear of Wasson's discovery were Graves and his “friend,” William Sargant. “In a bizarre turn, the war poet and the psychiatrist had struck up a friendship and agreed to collaborate on a book about brainwashing; two years later Battle for the Mind was a bestseller and had cemented Sargant's fame. Sargant provided the opinions, Graves the structure and layout to ‘make the saliva flow,’ as he put it” (Streathfield, 2008, p. 79). A few months after Wasson's discovery, the CIA was reporting on the work of “an amateur mycologist” and the potential to incorporate his findings into what was then Project Artichoke, soon to be MKULTRA. Small world. (Wasson's team was then allegedly “infiltrated” by CIA agent James Moore, before the next trip to Mexico.) As for Wasson being “an amateur mycologist”: maybe so, but he was also vice president for public relations at J. P. Morgan at the time, one of the biggest banks in the world, so not exactly an “independent researcher.” Researcher Jan Irvin (2015) ran a series of well-documented articles presenting evidence of just how deep Wasson's background was. For example, that Wasson headed the CIA's MKULTRA Subproject 58 program. That he served as a chairman to the Council on Foreign Relations (the CFR). That he had close ties to Allen Dulles, head of the CIA and MKULTRA initiator. That he earned a directorship at a pharmaceutical company for his mushroom discovery. That he was an account manager to the Pope and Vatican for J. P. Morgan. That he was in charge of promoting the Russian Orthodox Church for Russian immigrants. (This an odd overlap with my grandfather's invitation from the Russian Orthodox Church to visit the Soviet Union in 1954, “without any strings.” Though I have read his 35-page report, I am still unclear about the exact purpose of this visit. There is an appendix in the booklet titled: “Decree of the Central Committee of the C.P.SU [Communist Party Soviet Union]: About mistakes in conducting scientific-atheistic propaganda among the population.��)

The Vice of Kings: How Socialism Occultism and The Sexual Revolution Engineered A Culture of Abuse by Jasun Horsley

I don't know what Elmo is doing, but I know about magic mushrooms. They're strong in the form they're sold, now. Taking shrooms should be treated the same way as taking other psychedelics. You want to make sure only to trip with friends that you trust. In my circle of friends, someone would volunteer as a babysitter if it was your first time, promising to keep an eye out. At least, that's how we did it when I was younger. You always want to set a safe, comfortable atmosphere because shrooms can also be unpredictable. And yes, as a psychedelic, mushrooms can be used in mind control. That is most important to keep in mind, going forward as it's becoming legal.