Making Sense of the Connection Between Addiction and Emotional Well-Being
Addiction is often discussed in terms of physical dependence, cravings, and the difficulty of stopping substance use. But there is another part of the picture…
Addiction is often discussed in terms of physical dependence, cravings, and the difficulty of stopping substance use. But there is another part of the picture…
The midday hour used to belong to sandwiches, quick errands and a scroll through the news. For a growing number of office workers, it now…
A few weeks ago, a young woman sat across from me with her phone in hand. She played a video of cottage cheese ice cream…
Last month, a client sat across from me with a phone full of saved recipes and admitted she felt more confused about food than ever.…
Last spring, a woman sat across from me holding her phone as if it might explode. Her feed was packed with glowing smoothies, mysterious powders…
A few weeks ago, a reader sent me a message that I have been thinking about ever since. She asked, “Where do I even start…
Health information is everywhere. You can find advice about symptoms, nutrition, exercise, medications, sleep, mental well-being, and preventive care with just a few taps on…
Last month, a client of mine slid her phone across the table and asked, “Everyone online is posting tiny plates and small portions. Is this…
I still remember that afternoon when a client was sitting in front of me, phone in her hand and while scrolling through her feed she…
A few weeks ago, a client was sitting in front of me in my clinic and she asked a question that I hear almost every…