Navigating Depression: Finding Light During the Holiday Season

Navigating Depression: Finding Light During the Holiday Season

by Florina Lungu | Dec 25, 2024 | Anxiety and Depression, Mental Health, Mindset, Stress and PTSD

The holiday season arrives with glittering lights, festive gatherings, and joyful music. But for many, it also brings an undercurrent of heaviness. As others revel in the celebrations, you may feel a growing sense of disconnect. Depression, in its many forms, has a...
Navigating the Darkness: Supporting Patients with Suicidal Ideation

Navigating the Darkness: Supporting Patients with Suicidal Ideation

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...
The Science of Anxiety Disorders: Differentiating Healthy Anxiety from Anxiety Disorders

The Science of Anxiety Disorders: Differentiating Healthy Anxiety from Anxiety Disorders

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...
Embracing Light: Navigating Depression with Courage and Hope

Embracing Light: Navigating Depression with Courage and Hope

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...
Embracing the Waves: Navigating the Spectrum of Anxiety in Our Prime Years

Embracing the Waves: Navigating the Spectrum of Anxiety in Our Prime Years

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...
What is the cause of my depression?

What is the cause of my depression?

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...
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