by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Apr 28, 2017 | Blog, Depression
What image comes to mind if I ask you to think of someone who is depressed? Typically we picture someone who’s sad all the time, stays in bed for much of the day, and has no energy. The individual knows he or she depressed, and it’s obvious to others....
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Apr 10, 2017 | Blog, Depression, Evidence-based Treatment, Meditation, Mindfulness
I’m very pleased to welcome my first guest blogger, Debbie Hampton, fellow blogger at The Best Brain Possible. Most of us welcome sadness and pain about as much as a root canal—without Novocaine. Negative emotions are uncomfortable, unpleasant, and no fun at...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Feb 6, 2017 | Blog, Insomnia, Sleep
Millions of Americans are desperate for a good night’s sleep. When insomnia persists for long enough, it’s common to reach for an over-the-counter sleep aid like Unisom, Zzzquil, or Tylenol/Advil PM. All of these medications include diphenhydramine, an...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Dec 19, 2016 | Anxiety, Blog, CBT in 7 Weeks, Depression, Self-Help
This is the eighth and final post in a series that accompanies each week in my book, Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks. “The Next Seven Weeks” begins on page 202 in the print edition. For those of you who have completed the CBT in...
by Seth J. Gillihan, PhD | Dec 12, 2016 | Anxiety, Blog, CBT in 7 Weeks, Depression, Self-Help
This post is the seventh in a series that accompanies each week in my book, Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks. Week 7 begins on page 186 in the print edition. At the end of each chapter you’ve been taking stock and summarizing your most...
