The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. However, for many, it can also be a time of heightened stress and anxiety, especially when faced with inevitably difficult holiday conversations with family. At Bluewater Psychiatry, we...
We’ve all been there at one time or another. You toss and turn, you try to relax, but you just can’t get back to sleep. Before you know it, half the night is gone, and you’re still up. Although just about everyone experiences insomnia at one time or another, for many...
People who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, can experience a range of symptoms that aren’t always easy to treat. Some experience a fear of contamination, while others need to be sure the surrounding things are orderly or symmetrical, or experience...
You’ve probably heard that ketamine therapy can be a great option for treating depression. And it’s true: Ketamine, which was initially developed as an anesthetic and developed a reputation as a popular recreational drug, has increasingly been used for more...
Whether you’re caring for a loved one or working as a professional caregiver, looking after someone with an injury, illness, or disability can both a rewarding and exhausting undertaking. More and more caregivers are reporting symptoms of stress that come from such a...