by Florina Lungu | Aug 25, 2024 | Anxiety and Depression, Mental Health, Suicidal Ideation
It was a crisp, cold morning when I first met Sarah. The frost clung to the windows, creating delicate patterns that seemed almost too beautiful for the heaviness she carried. She walked into my office, her steps slow and tentative, as if the weight of the world...
by Florina Lungu | Jun 22, 2024 | Anxiety and Depression, Mental Health
As a psychiatrist, I often see patients struggling to differentiate between healthy anxiety and anxiety disorders. Understanding the distinction can transform how you manage stress and enhance your overall well-being. Allow me to share a story that might resonate with...
by Florina Lungu | Mar 2, 2024 | Anxiety and Depression
Many of us find ourselves navigating through a silent storm in the prime of life. It’s called depression, a word so often whispered, yet it impacts more of us than we might realize. Today, I want to share a guide, a beacon of hope, specifically tailored for us – the...
by Florina Lungu | Feb 24, 2024 | Anxiety and Depression
In the picturesque landscapes of the Nordics, where the stark beauty of nature meets the warmth of its people, there’s a silent companion many of us navigate through daily life: anxiety. As someone who’s been both a witness and a participant in the journey of...
by Florina Lungu | Nov 25, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Mental Health
280 million people worldwide are asking this question every single day. It is a haunting question, a desperate question, with a complicated answer for everyone who wants to know. When asking of themselves, some wo9uld point to major life changes or stressors. Some...
by Florina Lungu | Jul 1, 2023 | Addiction, Anxiety and Depression, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Did you know that human beings are social by nature?Sure, we all have an introverted coworker who keeps to themselves or a friend who doesn’t like large gatherings. But even the shyest person you know has a brain designed for relationships, full of mirror neurons...