Entries by jerfalco

Confronting Anxiety Disorder Stigma

Anxiety is commonly associated with feelings of helplessness. Fear and the constant analyzing of life and its circumstances, even choosing to stop engaging with activities and people, are all common with anxiety. People struggling with anxiety can feel like they can’t control their feelings and emotions. Anxiety is pervasive. One in four people in the US has […]

Depression Treatment Center Newport Beach

We all experience sadness at specific points in life, such as upon failing a job interview or after a major life change, such as relocating to a new neighborhood. The gloominess caused by such events disappears after a while, and we are back to a healthy, happier state of mind. For individuals who suffer from […]

A Guide to Depersonalization and Derealization (DPDR)

Both depersonalization and derealization are signs of psychological distress and are considered dissociative disorder. Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPDR) is a term used to describe the combination of these symptoms. Depersonalization is the experience of distancing oneself from one’s own identity. The experience can be akin to looking at yourself on a movie screen or standing on the […]

The Connection Between Emetophobia and OCD

Trigger warning … we are going to talk a little about vomiting. Though if you already know what emetophobia is, you already know that. Emetophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense fear of vomiting. It is often so bad it can significantly impact a person’s daily life. They might have to avoid certain […]

Bipolar Treatment Newport Beach

LIDO Wellness Center offers the best treatment for bipolar disorder in Newport Beach with a dedicated team of therapists at affordable prices. We help individuals overcome trauma and PTSD using proven and science-based therapies like CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic experiencing, etc. Do I Have Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings. Patients may experience emotional highs called mania or […]

Am I Dealing With Angst or Anxiety?

Understanding the Differences Between Angst and Anxiety Anxiety and angst problems may be challenging to deal with. Understanding the differences between the two and their specific traits and how they emerge in people is helpful for anyone looking for mental health wellness. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is a state of concern, trepidation, or uneasiness frequently […]

Antidepressants and Their Side Effects

The first thing about depression and getting treatment (medicated or not) is recognizing it. So many people walk through life with a dark cloud over their days and cannot look closely at what is happening. They have lost interest in their hobbies. They may have lost connections with their friends or community. They may have […]

Social Anxiety or Generalized Anxiety?

Sarah had always been a shy person, but as she grew older, her shyness turned into something much more intense. She found herself avoiding social situations at all costs, skipping family gatherings and even turning down invitations to hang out with her closest friends if they were going out to see other people. She would […]

Crisis Prone Personality

Do you get text messages that seem like the world is going to end? Is it a common occurrence? Do most of these texts come from the same person? Maybe this person feels like the sky is always about to fall. Or it’s falling right now! You might know someone with a crisis-prone personality. Running […]

Helping a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster. But not just for for those who experience its mood swings. The people who are close to them, who love them, and care for them are on that ride and it can feel like there is no way to get off the ride. If someone you love […]