by Florina Lungu | Jul 23, 2025 | Anxiety and Depression, Mental Health, Mind-Body Connection
There are days when I sit across from someone in my clinic, and the story they tell me (of anxiety, of racing thoughts, of deep exhaustion) isn’t about what happened to them. It’s about what they keep living, over and over again, in their own mind. It’s not the world...
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...
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...