Peak Psychological Services Blog
Welcome to the Peak Psychological Services blog. I offer insight and helpful resources to improve the quality of your life. Perhaps you are suffering. Perhaps a loved one is suffering. I aim to offer information, news, insights, and tools to help ease pain and begin living a happier, better, more fulfilling life.
Trauma
The effects of trauma don’t always end when the trauma ends. Suffering can last for years if untreated. Learn more about Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD), what it is, what the symptoms are, and steps you can take to get better.
Depression
By now, we have all heard about depression sometimes known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Dysthymia, but unless you are suffering or have suffered from it, you don’t truly know how painful it can be. Here, we provide helpful resources to spot the signs of depression and what you can do get help.
Anxiety
Anxiety can present itself in many ways. Anxiety can take the form of Panic Disorder (PD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and several different phobias. From the overt panic attack to internal self-deprecating monologue, anxiety can take over your life if you don’t get help. Find out more about anxiety, its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Eating disorders
Eating disorders and difficulties with body image are more common than they should be. It is no surprise in today’s society of social media and selfies that there is a pressure to attain a certain image. Eating Disorders can take the form of Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), or Binge Eating Disorder (BED). In our blog, you can find information and help for you or a friend that is dealing with an eating disorder.