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Stop 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
Continue readingImproving Mood Swings, Part 1: Reducing Susceptibility
PCOS Mood Swings: Reducing Susceptibility If you are a woman with PCOS, you are probably fed up with feeling – or even being called – “crazy” or “moody” or maybe even “overly sensitive.”
Continue readingPositive Things You Can Tell Yourself When Your Body Image is Low
I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who has PCOS who loves their body image. I’m not talking about loving it 100%. But I’ve had so many people tell me that they don’t love anything about their
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