Wellful Psychiatry

02/03/2026

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I will be in the office for a few hours this morning, then it's hello vacation ✌🏻✈️🌞🏖🍹

I will return on February 10th.

01/26/2026

Maintaining mental wellness in a chaotic world requires proactively managing stress through routine, mindfulness, and strict boundaries.

Key strategies include limiting news consumption, focusing on actionable, personal choices, practicing deep breathing or meditation to stay grounded, and prioritizing basic self-care like sleep and exercise. Building a "bubble of happiness" through hobbies and social support helps maintain stability.

Strategies for Mental Wellness in Chaos:
➡️Practice Mindfulness & Grounding: Use daily meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to stay anchored in the present moment rather than worrying about uncontrollable external events.
➡️Set Firm Boundaries: Learn to say "no" to reduce overwhelm and protect your inner peace.
➡️Limit Information Overload: Reduce exposure to negative news and social media to prevent anxiety.
➡️Control the Controllables: Focus energy on personal actions, reactions, and choices rather than the global chaos.
➡️Establish Routines: Maintain a consistent daily schedule—including sleep, meals, and exercise—to create a sense of stability.
➡️Seek Connection: Confide in trusted friends or loved ones for support.
➡️Proactive Self-Care: Engage in hobbies, spend time in nature, or journal to process emotions.
➡️Seek Professional Help: If chaos significantly impacts daily functioning, consult a mental health professional for tailored strategies.

Key Mindset Shifts:
➡️Embrace Flexibility: Adapt to changes instead of resisting them to reduce anxiety.
➡️Don't Take Things Personally: View external obstacles as impersonal events rather than direct attacks.
➡️Find Meaning: Focus on personal purpose to navigate through uncertain times.

01/24/2026

Burnout: a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress that has not been successfully managed. It is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an "occupational phenomenon" resulting from chronic workplace stress, not a medical condition itself, but it can increase the risk of developing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. The effects of burnout can impact all areas of life, including home, work, and social relationships.

Symptoms of burnout:
Physical: Chronic fatigue, frequent headaches or muscle pain, stomach issues, changes in appetite or sleep habits, and lowered immunity leading to frequent frequent illness.
Emotional: Feelings of helplessness, detachment, cynicism, self-doubt, loss of motivation, and increased irritability or anger.
Behavioral: Social isolation, procrastination, decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and using food, drugs, or alcohol to cope.

Causes:
Burnout is typically caused by an imbalance between demands and resources, often in a work context, but can also stem from other life pressures like caregiving or parenting.
Workplace Factors: Excessive workload, lack of control or recognition, unclear job expectations, conflicts with colleagues, and a toxic work culture.
Personal Factors: Certain personality traits like perfectionism or a high need for control, a lack of supportive relationships, and poor work-life balance can increase vulnerability to burnout.

Recovery and Prevention:
Addressing burnout involves a combination of immediate relief and long-term strategies.
Immediate Steps: Taking time off, setting boundaries (e.g., not checking work emails after hours), prioritizing rest and self-care, and seeking support from friends, family, or a professional.
Long-Term Strategies: Making lifestyle changes (exercise, healthy diet, sufficient sleep), practicing mindfulness, developing coping skills (like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and addressing the root causes of stress, which may involve workplace adjustments or even a job change.

01/19/2026

Keep moving forward. Always. 🖤

01/09/2026

Instead of resolutions that I know I won't stick to, I chose a word of the year — INTENTIONAL

Intentional: something done with purpose, design, or on purpose, rather than by accident; it signifies a deliberate choice or action that is planned and thought through, leading to clarity, focus, and a sense of meaning, often involving a conscious alignment of activities with desired outcomes.

What would your 2026 word of the year be? 🤔

01/01/2026

✨️HAPPY NEW YEAR✨️

To all who have supported Wellful Psychiatry this past year, I want to say a heartfelt "thank you!" Thank you for trusting me with your mental health & giving me grace as I continue to navigate private practice ownership. I look forward to growing with you in 2026.

12/30/2025

With New Years quickly approaching, this is your reminder that it's okay if your biggest accomplishment this year was simply surviving. You're still here — and that matters more than you know! But hey, how 'bout we make this next year more about thriving! 💪🧠💚

12/30/2025

REMINDER! 35 DAYS & COUNTING ⏰️

‼️7 days & counting! 🏖

I will be out of the office & away from my computer from noon on February 3rd through February 9th. I will return to the office on February 10th and will send medication refills and return phone calls and messages in the order they were received.

As always, I appreciate you all!

🏝 ☀️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to you & yours! 🌟🎄🎅🎁

12/23/2025

I will be in the office today (Tuesday) all day & Friday morning this week! I hope you all get to enjoy slower days with the ones you love this holiday season. 🤍

12/22/2025

I'll go first... 🎅

12/14/2025

"What a blessing it is to be tired from the things I once prayed for."

I was reminded of this yesterday during my advent bible study. "Too often, we remember to ask when we have needs but neglect to express gratitude when they are met." I'm reminded daily of my many blessings, but often forget to give thanks for them.

So, I'm taking this time to thank God for everything, even the hidden blessings and the ones yet to come. 🙏🏼