by Kate | Oct 1, 2013 | Anxiety, Life Matters
Editor’s note: This article was contributed by Kate Maleski, LCSW and EWN psychotherapist. The weather is changing, school buses are present, you may be starting a new job or project. Changing an ingrained habit like overspending and/or overeating, you may feel a pit... 
by Dr Aletta | Aug 24, 2013 | Depression, Mental Health
My senior year of college my Dad suggested I go to a therapist. He thought it might help me find some direction. During a hard college career that was interrupted by chronic illness, I changed majors three times, and still wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I... 
by Dr Aletta | Mar 25, 2013 | Depression, Happiness
In the Deep North where I live, Spring can be a bitch. There’s really no other word for it. A friend of mine said she heard this on a local radio station: “What is December without the Holidays? It’s March!” Yes, it’s known that Seasonal... 
by Dr Aletta | Aug 1, 2009 | Chronic Illness
Years ago, when I was pretty sick and unable to leave the house, a friend of mine would call once in a while to say, “I’m going to Wegman’s. Can I pick anything up for you?” That simple offer filled me with love. Most times I’d... by Dr Aletta | Jul 10, 2009 | Chronic Illness
A Question for the Chronic Illness WranglerFrom Donia Schloot:How do you “fire” a doctor. Is it simply going to another doctor, or is it with an explanation before leaving? Craziest thing is that I’ve had to shop around for docs a lot. My medical records are like...
