by drsnipes | Jul 23, 2009 | Grief
Complicated grief often occurs in response to a loss that is sudden, violent or out of order. All too often people with complicated grief are misdiagnosed and treated for simple depression and/or substance abuse. Although alcohol, drugs or depression medications might take the edge off, until they address the grief issues, they will really not feel much better.
by drsnipes | Feb 28, 2007 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Mental Health
Each year millions of Americans are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly 500,000 of those will be diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer. Many of our patients will have, or have had cancer. It is important to understand the range of emotions, causes of distress and...
by drsnipes | Feb 21, 2007 | Anxiety, Grief, Mental Health
Over the past decade, as I have worked with cops, firefighters, abuse victims and children of addicts, I have learned that there are many causes for PTSD. It has also affirmed my belief that PTSD is real and harmful, not only to those who have it, but also to those...
