Eric AlmeidaAre My Hands Clean? — Obsessive Compulsive DisorderWe all have moments when we doubt ourselves around if we successfully completed a task. Did I wash my hands after using the bathroom? Did…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaHow Daylight Savings Worsens Your Mental Health — And What You Can Do to Help YourselfOn Sunday, we are all going to be springing forward one hour of time compliments to Daylight Savings Time. What many of us do not realize…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaWhen Fear Takes Over — Panic AttacksPanic attacks are one of the most awful experiences a person can undergo. Many people compare them to having a heart attack due to the…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaWhen the Joy of Motherhood Turns into a Nightmare — Postpartum DepressionBecoming a mother is seen as a joyous part of a woman’s life. Think of the stories we tell children about where babies come from: a mommy…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaWhen Sadness Turns Into DepressionSadness is one of the fundamental emotions that every human being feels. It is defined as being in a state of unhappiness or sorrow…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaAgoraphobia — Fear of the Outside WorldHuman beings are social creatures. We have evolved to be part of communities. They help support our needs and provide for us while we…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaThe Winter Blues — Seasonal Affective DisorderThe winter months arrive every year like clockwork. For many of us who live further away from the equator, winter comes with a notable…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaThe Unspoken Truth Behind SSRIsSSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. This type of medication is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for treating…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaSigns That Your Anxiety is a Serious ProblemThere is so much talk nowadays about the prevalence of anxiety in our culture. There is some truth to this. I am not aware of a person who…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Eric AlmeidaWhat is the Emotional Freedom Technique?The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a mental health technique where the user will tap on acupressure points on…Mar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022