Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common and often disabling condition. It is commonly seen in survivors of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. It is characterized by disturbances of attachment (intense and unstable relationships, fear of abandonment), emotional regulation (rapid and powerful mood swings, often into depression, anxiety, or anger) and sense of self…
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Hot Enough for You? With summer in full swing, I thought it might be a good time to review some basics about staying healthy and cool in the heat.The human body’s main defense against heat is sweating. Sweat evaporates, which cools the skin, but it is less effective when the humidity is high, which is…
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Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Treat Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorders Alcohol and substance abuse disorders are complex conditions that pose significant challenges to individuals, families, and society as a whole. Traditional treatment approaches have been successful for many, but there remains a need for alternative interventions to complement existing therapies. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation…
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The temperatures are climbing, the days are getting longer, and the cold dark days of winter are a fading memory. For most of us, the approach of summer is a source of happy anticipation. But for some, it is a source of despair.Most people who have an annual rhythm to their depression develop depressed in…
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Administrative Professionals Day has just passed, and I think this would be a good time to say how much we appreciate the dedication and hard work of our office staff. We are so very proud of our front office at Southeastern Psychiatric Associates. Day after day, year after year, for decades now, they have absolutely…
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Here is a wide ranging discussion between Andrew Huberman and Dr. Nolan Williams, a leader in the field of depression treatment from Stanford: The talk goes from TMS, to other forms of brain stimulation, to ketamine and psychedelics.Dr. Williams has pioneered the SAINT protocol, a cutting edge method of using a specialized form of MRI (functional…
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