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Turning Fear of the Future Into an Asset
There are so many things in life to fear or worried about: nuclear meltdown, the price of gasoline, whether or not you’ll have a job next week or next year, how on earth you’re going to get pregnant,
Continue readingDr. Gretchen to Speak at PCOS Awareness Symposium Orlando
Saturday, September 22, 2018 – The PCOS Awareness Symposium 2018 will take place in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Gretchen Kubacky will be speaking about PCOS and Your Mental Health: How to Improve Your
Continue readingStop Running From Your Problems
Let’s be real – sometimes life feels like an endless series of problems. The dog gets sick all over the freshly cleaned carpet, your car needs a $450 repair, the report you thought was due on Friday
Continue readingThe Psychological Importance of Finding Support for Dealing with PCOS
You’ve probably been trying to figure out how to get a handle on your PCOS for a while now, and you’re mired in millions of pages of internet research and conflicting advice at every turn. You’ve
Continue readingImproving Mood Swings, Part 2: Techniques You Can Use
Last month, we kicked off our epic journey about how to control PCOS-related mood swings by talking about how you can best prevent mood swings from occurring in the first place. This month, we’ll focus
Continue readingEmotional Nutrition: Feeding Your Mind, Heart, and Soul
One of the recurring themes I see in my clients is a lack of self-care. This is one of the indicators that I am working with someone who is depressed. Self-care is often one of the first things to go by
Continue readingBack To School Must Haves For The Teen With PCOS
I went to the mall this weekend, and there was a slightly frantic buzz in the air. Everyone was carrying around lists of back to school supplies, comparing prices, and loading up on deals. There were sales
Continue readingPCOS and the Pursuit of Happiness
As a psychologist, people come to me for help in fixing their problems, chief among them unhappiness (depression) and the pursuit of happiness. I try to help as efficiently as possible, with all of the
Continue reading13 Ways to Mentally Prepare For The New School Year When You Have PCOS
Children can be really mean to each other, but teenagers can be even worse. Adolescent bodies and brains are changing so quickly, it’s almost impossible to keep up with what’s going on. And the pressure
Continue readingThe Psychology Behind a Positive Body Image
Body image is such a loaded topic. I’d love to say it’s purely personal, but it’s not. It’s heavily influenced by your culture, values, societal pressure, and media interpretations. Think about
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