By Joanne Martelli, PMHNP-BC If the thought of vomiting makes your stomach turn, you are not alone. For other people, the fear extends beyond discomfort and develops into emetophobia, or an acute fear of vomiting. This fear can impact everyday…
By Joanne Martelli, PMHNP-BC It is normal to worry about your health now and then—but when every minor symptom is like a dreaded disease, it can all too easily dominate your life. This perpetual fear is frequently associated with illness…
By Joanne Martelli, PMHNP-BC. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I see firsthand how party drugs like MDMA can impact mental health – let’s talk honestly about what you need to know. You might know MDMA by one of its street…
You cancel nights out on the town with made-up excuses. You flinch at your partner’s touch. The mere idea of sex makes your heart pound—but not with anticipation, with fear. If this is you, you may be suffering from sex…
When I meet with patients in my Chandler clinic, one of the most frequent queries is: “What are these drugs exactly, and how do I know which is best for me?” Honestly, it does deserve a plain answer without all…
You’ve made the big step of scheduling your first psychiatry appointment—good for you! It’s not merely scheduling a doctor’s visit. It’s exposing your inner world to a stranger whom you may never have seen before, and for some, that can…
You’ve made the big step of scheduling your first psychiatry appointment—good for you! It’s not merely scheduling a doctor’s visit. It’s exposing your inner world to a stranger whom you may never have seen before, and for some, that can…
You’ve been there—the sudden flood of heat to your face, the seething white-hot anger over something trivial, the words or deeds that burst out before you can catch them. Afterwards, you’re left with regret, bewilderment, and the overwhelming idea: “Why…
Adderall or Ritalin for ADHD may be familiar to you, but what if stimulants cause jitteriness, aggravate your anxiety, or just don’t work for you? Strattera (atomoxetine), the underdog of FDA-approved ADHD medicines, acts differently and could be your ideal…
You’ve always been “scatterbrained” or “lazy”—but what if there’s more to it? Perhaps you misplace keys every day, space out in meetings, or initiate projects that never get done. You may attribute it to stress or burnout, but here’s the…