A few years back, a parent came to me in crisis. The parent’s fifteen-year-old daughter, Kristen, was struggling to care for herself, and didn’t seem to care. Kirsten was failing school, on the verge of being held back, not checking her blood sugar or taking her insulin consistently, and contemplating suicide. Kristen had Oppositional Defiant…… Continue reading Diabetes: Don't tell me what to do!
Tag: Depression
The Impact of Alcohol & Drugs on Diabetes!
Your life isn’t turning out exactly how you imagined it would. First, there was the depression, lethargy, and lack of willpower that made each day a fog. Then, your closest friends and loved ones began to drift away—or was it you that shut them out? It’s hard to remember. Then, the final blow: your diabetes…… Continue reading The Impact of Alcohol & Drugs on Diabetes!
Misdiagnosed: depressed or diabetes? (Video Blog)
Hello, and welcome to my video blog. I’m a Licensed psychotherapist on the Upper Westside Manhattan. Today’s topic is going to be on the importance of good blood sugar control when going to see the psychiatrist. A lot of times diabetics get misdiagnosed, with issues, they don’t have. For example, depression as well as high…… Continue reading Misdiagnosed: depressed or diabetes? (Video Blog)
Forgetting Your Name?
It’s Tuesday, and I have made room in my schedule to do paperwork. Everything seems to be going great. It’s just about time to go home and I realize that during the second half of the day I barely got any work done. I start thinking, “What happened?” I can’t remember so I decide to…… Continue reading Forgetting Your Name?
Parenting Children with Diabetes 