Posts by Bliss Lewis
Antidepressants for Depression: What They Really Do, What to Expect, and How to Decide
Here is something I want you to hear before you ever swallow your first antidepressant pill.Antidepressants are not a personality t...
Therapy for Depression: What Works Best, and How to Pick the Right Fit
Here is something I say to patients all the time.Therapy is not “just talking.” The right kind of therapy is a structured intervent...
Depression Symptoms vs Burnout vs High Functioning Depression: How to Tell What You’re Dealing With
Here’s something that surprises a lot of high achieving people.You can be doing everything “right” on the outside and still be in a...
Integrative Treatment for Depression: A Step by Step Plan That Goes Beyond “Just Take an Antidepressant”
Here’s something I wish more people knew.When you are depressed, your brain is not failing because you are weak or unmotivated. You...
Transforming Trauma Into Resilience: Real Strategies for Long-Term Healing
After experiencing trauma, the idea of "bouncing back" can feel like an impossible, even insulting, suggestion. The world can feel fund...
Understanding Emotional Numbness: Why It Happens After Trauma
When we think about trauma, we often imagine intense emotions: panic, fear, rage, or overwhelming grief. We picture the "fight or fligh...
The Link Between Trauma and Chronic Pain: What the Research Shows
For years, patients living with chronic pain have been told their symptoms are mysterious, untreatable, or—perhaps most painfully—"all ...
How Trauma Shows Up at Work — And What Employers Can Do
Work is often a place where we seek stability, achievement, and connection. But for employees navigating the aftermath of trauma, the w...
Vicarious Trauma: How Caregivers and Helpers Can Protect Their Mental Health
If your life’s work involves supporting others through their most difficult moments, you understand the profound connection that comes ...
A Guide to PTSD Treatment Options in Brooklyn NY
Navigating the path to healing from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting t...