By Joanne Martelli, PMHNP-BC Caffeine fuels countless mornings, mid-afternoon slumps, and even late nights. But when you decide to cut back, your body knows. Headaches, tiredness, irritability, and brain fog are all classic signs of caffeine withdrawal. They might be…
Bringing a baby into the world is routinely called one of life’s greatest joys—yet for numerous new parents, it also includes unforeseen challenges. Sleepless nights, a recovering body, and a never-ending checklist can make you feel like you are drowning.…
If you’ve ever had a sudden, scary thought about being violent towards someone and then spent hours wondering what it means, I want you to know two things immediately: you are not alone, and the fact that you have that…
Travel should be thrilling and broaden your horizons — but for lots of individuals, the thought of going away evokes more anxiety than excitement. If your heart does a rapid dance at the mere consideration of a flight, you are…
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’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…
We all know how a bad night’s sleep can leave us feeling irritable or unfocused, but did you know that chronic sleep issues are deeply tied to mental health challenges? Understanding the connection between sleep and mental health is key…
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a mood disorder, you may have heard about mood stabilizers. These medications are often prescribed to help manage extreme shifts in mood, such as the highs of mania and the…