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The Real Pros and Cons of TMS Therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment option for people with major depressive disorder. It can help reduce symptoms of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and improve mood in some patients who have not responded well to traditional treatments such as medication or talk therapy. While the procedure can be a practical option, it…
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Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Newsletter (July 2022)
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Monthly Newsletter keeps you updated with the latest up-to-date news from the company. For this month’s newsletter, get to know Cassie Cronin, our TMS Technician, and find out how she changed a patient’s life for the better.
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10 Signs You Need Dementia Memory Test
First, let’s define dementia. Dementia is a chronic loss of cognitive functioning that interferes with a person’s daily life. This includes the ability to think, reason, and remember. Geriatric Psychiatrists Can Diagnose Dementia With Different Types The common types of dementia include: Common Dementia Symptoms Sign 1: Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities, Sign 2: Difficulty performing…
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What is Sexual Dysfunction?
Sexual dysfunction is an issue that can happen in both men and women, and is a disruption of any phase of the sexual response cycle. This cycle typically includes excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Although sexual dysfunction is seldom talked about due to stigma and fear of embarrassment, it is extremely common and occurs due…
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The 7 Stages of Grief – Dealing with Loss and Sadness
Disbelief and Shock: The initial reaction of loss creates a feeling of numbness and doubt. This form of emotional protection can last from days to weeks. Denial: The mind goes into protection mode to avoid the pain and the reality of the loss. Guilt and Pain: As the numbness begins to fade and and…
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What is Chemical Dependency?
In short, it’s the body’s normal response to an addictive chemical. Let’s use an example. If someone has anxiety and is prescribed a benzodiazepine (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium, etc), the neurons in the brain will adapt to the repeated exposure and will begin to require and only function normally in the presence of that drug.…
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PNSOC.com/blog Selected To Top 50 Psychiatry Blogs by Feedspot.
Today we were congratulated by Feedspot, which named pnsoc.com/blog one of the Top 50 Psychiatry Blogs. We personally want to thank each and every provider who has contributed and give them a "high-five" for opening up and sharing about their experiences. Top 60 Psychiatry Blogs And Websites For Psychiatrists To Follow in 2021 (feedspot.com)
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The uncertainties of the world
We have all witnessed amongst the uncertainties of this world and current events how people deal with similar disorders and problems no matter who they are. My routine in the mornings while getting ready is watching the news. Some may say its “fake” news or criticize me for the news station I watch, but I…
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I already have my medications, so why would I need therapy?
I already have my medications, so why would I need therapy? 5 Benefits of “Talk Therapy” Learning how to process your emotions so that overtime you are able to move forward and your emotions (whether that be anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, etc) have gradually diminished. Having an outlet of expression for those emotions and concerns to a nonbiased…
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I miss the “old normal” what can I do?
Has your world been turned upside down in the past few months? Have you lost your job/income? Or maybe it’s your spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend…Are you struggling and worried about making ends meet? Are the kids driving you nuts? Are you missing the outside and your aimless walking around the store just to see people and buy things…
