You know when your body needs a break. You’re tired, weak, and exhausted. But have you ever had the feeling that it’s really not your body that needs a rest, it’s actually your brain? Even if you take prescription medications for anxiety or depression, you still have to take care of your mind. Just like... Continue Reading →
People don’t often know what they need at any given moment. When was the last time you felt hungry, sat down, and ate what you really wanted to eat, and fully enjoyed the food? When you’re tired at 10 pm, do you go to bed? Or do you do one more thing, like sending off... Continue Reading →
The other day I was looking at the word of the day from Word Genius. The word was ailurophile, which means “cat lover,” if you’re curious. These new and unusual words have landed in my inbox every day for years. And every day I vow to try to incorporate the word into my vernacular. But... Continue Reading →
For the past few decades, I’ve celebrated Hanukkah. I’ve always thought of Hanukkah as the season for miracles. But it doesn’t feel right to try to take on “miracles” in a blog post at this time. Instead, since the word “Hanukkah” in Hebrew means “dedication,” let’s see what that word could mean for you at... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WtbyOeBb9w One day early on in my community pharmacy career, I helped someone select a sleeping pill in the over the counter aisle (OTC) in the pharmacy. He had chosen a purple box with “ZzzzQuil” in bold white letters in the center. Over the Zzzz’s, there was a feather-shaped like a crescent moon with stars... Continue Reading →
If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve experienced some kind of loss. Maybe you’ve experienced the loss of a job, loss of health (including mental health), a breakup, not getting a promotion, or a failed business, to name a few. Loss can take a toll on self-confidence. If you’re accustomed to performing at a high level... Continue Reading →
Your work means the world to you. It’s a big part of who you are. When things aren’t going well at work, you feel it in your heart because you don’t do this work just for the money. You take bad days personally. Because it is personal. You’re taking care of people, people who depend... Continue Reading →
When you suffer from anxiety and/or depression, some days you seem perfectly normal- you’re swimming along and everything is just fine. Other days, you feel like a fish out of water- a stranger in your own body, and your mind has you convinced that you’ll never breathe easy again. You feel alone, disconnected, and like... Continue Reading →
I’m Mary Sheehan Registered Pharmacist and Modern Medicine Woman. Although prescription medications can be incredible tools for overcoming anxiety and depression they aren’t the be all end all for restoring health and happiness. In this series: I’ll challenge popular misconceptions about the role of antidepressants so that you can see what possible solutions exist beyond... Continue Reading →
