Read the latest blogs from David E. Myers, Ph.D.. David is a relational counselor and therapist serving the Birmingham, Alabama area. Dr. Myers specializes in a number of different areas, including psychotherapy, relationship counseling, help with anxiety, help with depression, and psychodynamic therapy. Read more below!
Claustrophobia is commonly described as an anxiety disorder, an irrational fear of being trapped or closed in, often leading to a panic attack. Small rooms, tight spaces, and sometimes even tight-necked clothing can make you feel claustrophobic. According to Health Research Funding, 5% of the US population suffers from claustrophobia. But what does claustrophobia have to do with relationships? Understanding…
Relationships have the power to make you feel all kinds of emotions. They can leave you smiling and giddy when you’re with someone for who you’re the perfect match! But the same relationship can go south and leave you heavily depressed if things don’t work out. So, when is it time to walk away? Leaving a relationship is a difficult…
Seasonal blues are all too common. Our bodies sometimes react negatively to change, and studies show that winter has an especially adverse effect on our mental health. Dark, gloomy winters are said to contribute to a shift in our mood, especially due to the lack of natural light. Winters are long, and spending them feeling low and miserable is not…
2020 was a rollercoaster of a year, and it’s safe to say that everyone is relieved that a new year has begun! After all, a new year means a fresh start; that’s why it’s important to move ahead with goals that benefit your body and your mental health. While you probably have several goals to follow through this year, we…
People pursue relationships, objects, and goals that make them happy. The pursuit of happiness is vital to American culture, so much so that it’s enshrined as an inherent inalienable right along with liberty and life. So, in a country that puts happiness on a pedestal, why are so many people depressed? Studies show that there’s an inextricable link between the pursuit of happiness…
The holiday season is here! And we’re sure you’re going to have a blast with friends and family once COVID is over. But while all the dinners and shopping willgive you a dopamine rush, you may feel low as the post-holiday life sets in. This is because we get used to the high level of activity, and it’s difficult to…