by Dr. Maidenberg | Sep 3, 2014
I’m headed back from my vacation and can’t help but reflect how what a relief it has been to be in denial mode for these past nine days. Just what the doctor ordered, literally. It was strongly recommended to me by my therapist that I cease from watching CNN and the...
by Dr. Maidenberg | Aug 12, 2014
We can all relate in some way to Robin Williams plight. It’s scary to admit that out loud. Who hasn’t thought, “I wish it would all end. Life is so hard. It would be easier if I didn’t have to deal with the pain.” The difference inevitably is those who have the...
by Dr. Maidenberg | Aug 7, 2014
I often refer to our chatty mind. OUR relentless mind that typically chimes sentiments of concern, worry, fear, disappointment and frustration. Our mind’s level of chattiness varies. I encourage you to ask yourself how chatty is your mind? If it’s not readily clear,...
by Dr. Maidenberg | Jul 29, 2014
It is uncanny how often I sit in my office and am faced with patients who are thoughtful, caring, intelligent, attractive, etc. The challenge is that they don’t see it in themselves. The picture they paint and express is so counter to who I see before me. If I were to...
by Dr. Maidenberg | Jul 22, 2014
We don’t have “willpower” & “motivation” muscles or bones in our bodies that are earmarked and dictate our level of willingness. We decide whether to take effective action based on the value we place on our health. It is our sabotaging thoughts that get us stuck...