Praxis Dr. med. Georgia Brunner

01/03/2026

https://www.psychiatrie-psychotherapie-baden.ch/en/post/coffee-and-mental-health-what-you-need-to-know-1

☕ Coffee gets you through the day… but what gets you through life?
If you’re using caffeine to push past exhaustion, anxiety, or inner pressure — your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode.
Learn how coffee interacts with stress, performance, and your nervous system in this article.

And if you want to go deeper, check out the Overachiever Reset (in the Blog)— a practical guide for high-achievers who feel drained but still driven.

As a psychiatrist who integrates both micronutrient therapies and psychotherapy, I often discuss lifestyle factors that can significantly impact mental well-being. One such factor is caffeine, specifically from coffee, which many of us rely on for energy and focus. But what’s the real impact of co...

23/01/2026

21/01/2026

Side effects vs. adverse effects — not the same thing.

In psychiatry (and medicine in general), language matters.
And confusing these two terms creates unnecessary fear.

Side effects are expected and often dose-dependent reactions.
They can be uncomfortable — but they are not automatically dangerous.

Adverse effects, on the other hand, are harmful reactions.
They may signal that a medication needs adjustment or discontinuation.

This distinction is essential for:
• informed consent
• realistic expectations
• shared decision-making
• safer, individualized treatment

Medication is never about “pushing through at all costs.”
It’s about monitoring, dialogue, and respect for the body.

If you’re unsure about a reaction — always discuss it.
Clarity reduces fear. Knowledge builds safety.

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Beyond Psychiatry

20/01/2026

20/01/2026

This isn’t confidence.
It’s self-respect.

Self-respect doesn’t shout.
It doesn’t need applause or certainty.

It looks like:
– saying no without over-explaining
– choosing what aligns, even when it costs closeness
– listening to your body instead of overriding it
– moving forward without waiting to feel “ready”

Confidence is often about how you’re seen.
Self-respect is about how you stay with yourself.

If this resonated, save it.
You’ll need it on days when choosing yourself feels hard.

What does self-respect look like for you?

20/01/2026

Enjoyment and restraint are not opposites.
They often grow from the same place.

When enjoyment once felt unsafe,
the nervous system learned control instead.
Restraint became protection.
Not a flaw — a strategy.

But when the threat is gone,
the habit can stay.

Healing is not about forcing pleasure
or convincing yourself to “just relax.”
It’s about slowly teaching your body
that enjoyment no longer equals danger.

Unlearning doesn’t happen fast.
It happens gently.
And often quietly.

✨ If this resonates, you’re not broken — you’re adapting.

Save this. Sit with it. Unlearn slowly.

19/01/2026

19/01/2026

You don’t heal by pushing harder.
You heal by listening to your nervous system.

Movement doesn’t have to be punishment.
Food doesn’t have to be control.
Rest doesn’t need permission.

Healing often looks slow.
Quiet.
Unimpressive.

But it’s where real change happens.

Save this if you’re learning to heal without force.
Share it with someone who needs less pressure — not more.

💬 Which one are you practicing right now: movement, rest, or slowing down?
🔖 Save for the days you feel the urge to push.

16/01/2026

Countertransference describes the emotional, physical, and cognitive reactions a therapist experiences in response to a patient — often outside conscious awareness.

These reactions are not “mistakes.”
They are clinical data.

When reflected on properly, countertransference can:
• reveal unspoken dynamics
• signal trauma reenactments
• protect the therapeutic relationship
• prevent harm and burnout

Unprocessed countertransference, however, can lead to:
• over-involvement or emotional distance
• boundary confusion
• frustration, avoidance, or rescue dynamics

This is why supervision, self-reflection, and personal therapy are essential parts of ethical psychiatric and psychotherapeutic work — not optional extras.

Understanding countertransference is not about being perfect.
It’s about being aware, responsible, and human.

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Share with a colleague who never learned this in training.
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