PsychSolutions

12/16/2025

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Michele!
She wears many hats & rocks each and every one! But the hats that fits best is a crown!

12/16/2025

Ugh. Ever have those days where it just feels like... everything? Like you're dragging yourself through quicksand, and every tiny thing is just more weight on your shoulders? Yeah, me too. We all do.

I had one today – the kind where you just want to pull the covers over your head and pretend the world doesn't exist. You know the drill: the little frustrations pile up, the energy tanks, and suddenly you're questioning everything.

But here’s the thing I always try to remind myself, and what I want to share with you today: One rough day is just one rough day. It's not your whole life. It's not a permanent state. It doesn't erase all the good days, or the strength you have, or the progress you've made.

It’s okay to acknowledge it, to feel it, and then to remember that tomorrow is literally a new chance. Don't let a bad moment define your whole journey. Protect your peace, give yourself grace, and remember you're not alone in feeling this way.

If those "one rough days" are starting to blend into weeks, or months, and it feels like more than just a passing funk – if your anxiety, sleep, mood, or focus are consistently weighing you down – please know there's support available. You don't have to "just push through" indefinitely. Getting the right psychiatric care can truly make a difference.

At PsychSolutions, we're here to offer that support, with care, respect, and zero judgment. You deserve to feel better. 💛

If you’re struggling, reach out. If you’re in crisis, call/text 988 or call 911.

-Michele

12/14/2025

Our very own Michele! Congratulations 🎊

🚨🎉 BIG NEWS from the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce! 🎉🚨

Earlier this week, we proudly elected our Executive Board Officers, and we are pumped for the year ahead! 🙌✨

🌟 President: Michele D Rickman
🔥 Vice President: Shane Dotson
📝 Secretaries: Dale Helwig & Holly Johnson
💼 Treasurer: Benjamin Kerr
🏅 Past President: Pamela Mitchell

A huge THANK YOU to Pam Mitchell for her leadership and dedication while serving this past year—your time, heart, and hard work have made a difference in our community! 💛👏

Please join us in congratulating our officers as we head into an exciting new year of growth, connection, and community pride! 💥

✨ Thank you all — we’re excited for the upcoming year! ✨

12/13/2025

Are you “addicted” to stress? 😅
Life finally slows down… and instead of feeling relieved, you feel restless, guilty, or like something bad is about to happen. If that’s you, you’re not broken—your nervous system may just be stuck in survival mode.

Why it happens:
When we’re stressed, the body releases cortisol and adrenaline to help us push through. If you’ve lived in high-stress mode for a long time (work pressure, caretaking, trauma, constant “go-go-go”), your brain starts to treat that intensity as normal. Calm can feel unfamiliar—even unsafe—so stress becomes the default.

Signs you might be stuck in the stress cycle:
✅ You can’t relax even when you have time
✅ You procrastinate until the urgency hits
✅ You’re always “on,” always thinking, always planning
✅ Sleep is off (tired but wired)
✅ Headaches, tight shoulders, upset stomach
✅ Irritable, overwhelmed, emotionally drained

What actually helps (treatment):
This isn’t about “just calm down.” It’s about retraining your nervous system and changing the pattern. Therapy focuses on:

identifying stress triggers and habits

building real-life coping skills

addressing perfectionism and people-pleasing

processing trauma or chronic anxiety

creating routines that support regulation, not burnout

✨ PsychSolutions Tip:
If calm feels uncomfortable, start small. Don’t force relaxation. Instead, practice neutral moments—sitting quietly for 60 seconds, noticing your feet on the floor, or taking one slow breath before your next task. Safety is learned in doses.

Stress kept you functioning—but it doesn’t have to keep running the show.

12/10/2025

❤️💚

12/10/2025

Tis the season here at PsychSolutions.

12/09/2025

We got you! 🧡💚

12/09/2025

💚I see it all the time—good people who are exhausted because they’ve been carrying too much for too long.

Here’s your reminder from me today: you’re allowed to have boundaries. You’re allowed to say no without a long explanation. You’re allowed to protect your peace, even if someone else doesn’t like it.

And if your anxiety, sleep, mood, or focus feels like it’s running your life, that’s not a character flaw—it may be something treatable. You don’t have to “just push through.” Getting the right psychiatric support and medication plan (when appropriate) can make a real difference.

At PsychSolutions, we provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management with care, respect, and zero judgment. 🧡

If you’re struggling, reach out. If you’re in crisis, call/text 988 or call 911.

12/08/2025

Around the holidays a lot of people basically ride a dopamine roller coaster — big highs from anticipation and stimulation, then a crash that can feel like “depletion,” flatness, or burnout.
🎄⛄
Keep your mood regulated by feeding your brain a dopamine rich diet this holiday season.

If you want to find out more about how to keep dopamine regulated during the holiday & all year round, contact us at nikki@psychsolutionsks.com
michele@psychsolutionsks.com

12/02/2025

❄️✨ Happy December 1st from PsychSolutions! ✨❄️

A new month is here — a fresh start, a deep breath, and a reminder that you deserve care, clarity, and support.

December can bring joy, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and emotional heaviness. If you’re feeling that, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to push through it without help.

At PsychSolutions, we specialize in psychiatric care and medication management to support your mental health with compassion and evidence-based treatment. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, or simply feeling emotionally stretched thin this season — we’re here to walk alongside you.

✨ Medication doesn’t define you.
✨ Asking for help is strength.
✨ Healing is possible — with the right support.

As we step into December, let’s make space for mental clarity, emotional balance, and true wellness.

If you or someone you love needs psychiatric support this month, we’re here and accepting appointments.

Hope. Healing. Solutions — Together.

Wishing you a grounded, peaceful, and supported December. 💛

12/01/2025

☃️A December Reminder

❄️You don’t owe anyone a perfect holiday.
❄️You don’t need to mask you feelings.
❄️You don’t have to “keep up” with unhealthy expectations.

Your mental wellness is part of the package.

We’re here to help. 💚🧡

11/30/2025

🚀 Sunday Success Prep

Take a few minutes today to plan one intentional win for the week ahead. It could be personal, professional, or something just for you. Setting clear intentions primes your brain for action and momentum.

✨ EDUCATIONAL: Planning and intentional focus activate the prefrontal cortex, the part of your brain responsible for decision-making and goal pursuit. Even small wins can spark dopamine and build motivation for bigger goals.

💫 MOTIVATIONAL: Use today to create a sense of direction and possibility. One small intentional step can set the tone for a week full of accomplishment, confidence, and positive energy.