When your spouse has depression, you might be very worried, and feel utterly helpless. After all, depression is a stubborn, difficult illness. Your partner might seem detached or deeply sad. They might seem hopeless and have a hard time getting out of bed. They might be irritable with a swiftly
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Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger August 1, 2018
When someone outside of therapy learns that Panthea Saidipour is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, their first question is usually: “Are you analyzing me right now?” Saidipour jokingly responds they shouldn’t worry because she’s off the clock. But this question actually reveals a common concern clients have, whether they mention it aloud
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger July 29, 2018
We think of boundaries as keeping us away from our spouses, as creating distance, as thinning and weakening our bond. But boundaries—healthy boundaries—can actually strengthen our connection and bolster our relationship with our partner. For instance, when you set a boundary that creates space for both partners to focus on
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger July 13, 2018
Working with a credentialed, experienced ADHD coach is critical for helping individuals with ADHD achieve their goals, capitalize on their strengths and build a fulfilling life. And like any important endeavor, this requires effort and hard work. For instance, ADHD coaching is highly active and collaborative. It requires that clients
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger July 7, 2018
When therapist Colleen King was 19 years old, a psychiatrist told her that because of her family history—her father and brother having bipolar disorder—she shouldn’t have children. Today, King’s clients regularly tell her that people have told them they shouldn’t or can’t have loving relationships. Sadly, these are just two
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger July 1, 2018
When you have ADHD you can easily feel overwhelmed and paralyzed. You may have a hard time with everything from prioritizing tasks to completing projects to managing your time to organizing your home. You also procrastinate. You’re constantly running late. Planning makes you break out in hives (figuratively). You feel
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger June 2, 2018
Bipolar disorder is a difficult, complicated illness. And like any illness, it can naturally spill over into your relationship. As couples therapist Julia Nowland noted, “Bipolar disorder can be an emotional roller-coaster ride for the couple, with many ups and downs that mimic the disorder itself.” But this doesn’t mean
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger May 28, 2018
In addition to therapy, medication can be an invaluable treatment for clinical depression. It may alleviate symptoms and literally save lives. Which is why having an array of medications to choose from is vital. Recently, in the U.S., three antidepressants were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger May 21, 2018
Today, in our society dependent is a dirty word. It’s a synonym for weak, helpless, clinging, incapable, immature and inferior. Literally. Because when you look up “dependent” in a thesaurus, those are the very words you’ll find. Naturally, we don’t want to be any of those things, so we see
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger April 26, 2018
Anxiety is frustrating. You feel like a stranger inside your own body. You feel like there are mini explosions inside your head, inside your heart. Sometimes, you shake. Sometimes, you sweat. Sometimes, the sensations are hard to describe: You simply feel off or downright terrible. Your thoughts race each other
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger April 19, 2018