Insomnia – the maddening inability to sleep when given the opportunity. Thankfully there are short-term, non-drug treatments that dramatically improve the sleep of most people with insomnia. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, as a first-line treatment. Below is synopsis of Perlis et al.’s “Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of…
Month: November 2015
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder and do I have it?
Oh the weather outside is frightful…… Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in autumn and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and…
Do I have an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone will experience anxiety from time to time. It’s a normal human emotion and it is there for a reason. It protects us from danger and is a normal reaction to stress. It can even motivate to work harder and faster. However, the demands and stresses of modern life can make experiencing anxiety more frequent….
The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Many people can find it hard to tell if they, or a loved one, are dealing with sadness or depression. How can you tell the difference? This is particularly pertinent when people are nervous about being prescribed medication. Psychologist Guy Winch, Ph.D, is noted for his TED talk “Why We All Need to Practice Emotional…
Bébhinn Farrell Psychotherapy 