Dr. John Huber is Host of Mainstream Mental Health Radio

Nine Signs That It’s Time To See A Therapist 

 

When things are going well. 

When someone that knows you and cares about you asks you if you are doing alright

You are relying on substances to cope. 

You need a drink in order to relax and or go to sleep more often than not. 

You start thinking about death or hurting yourself. 

You always assume the worst.

You see yourself taking responsibility for other people’s problems.

You feel helpless when stress hits you.

Do find yourself trying to meet everyone else’s idea of what you should be?

Notice that you are feeling just "not yourself."  

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Story:  What is post-traumatic stress disorder, what are the signs and how is PTSD treated?

•    Re-experiencing: This is the most common symptom.

•    It often takes the form of flashbacks, nightmares, repetitive and distressing images or sensations, sweating, pain, nausea and trembling.

•    Self-harming or drug/alcohol misuse.

•    Physical symptoms: Headaches, dizziness, chest pains and tummy aches.

•    In children: Bed wetting, separation anxiety or re-enacting traumatic events through their play.

Featured Guest

How can you develop a better brain in 2017? Our first guest today is Ms. Dr. Stacey Robinson, a functional medicine physician and author of “Road Map to Health.” We can learn more about Ms. Robinson by going to her website at http://robinsonmed.com/.