But First, Be Happy: Reasons High Achievers Must Prioritize Their Mental Health
THE HAPPINESS MYTH All humans are on a quest to be happy, whether they are consciously aware of this or not. The desire to be happy...
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- Jul 18, 2020
- 4 min
The Road To High Functioning Depression Is Paved With Gold Stars:
When being a high achiever leads to depression
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- Jul 11, 2020
- 5 min
Signs You May Have Depression Even Though You Are High Functioning
The term "high functioning depression" has made its way into mainstream vernacular over recent years. It is not an actual clinical...
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- May 23, 2020
- 2 min
Ask Dr. Jeannie: "Help! My Family Member Is Lashing Out. What Can I Do"?
Today I’m sharing a great question I received from a young woman recently. She writes: “My family member has been lashing out. He doesn’t...
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- May 16, 2020
- 3 min
What The ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Finale Teaches High Achievers About Self Love
I have loved the hit TV show, ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ for years, and was blown away by the series finale that aired this week. If...
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- Apr 16, 2020
- 7 min
A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Treating Depression While Pregnant
Jade’s primary care doctor had been prescribing her Prozac, a commonly used antidepressant medication, for almost a year before two blue...
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- Mar 28, 2020
- 4 min
How a Gratitude Practice Helps Us Feel Better Despite Life’s Circumstances
Recently, I conducted a follow up psychiatry appointment with a patient diagnosed with both Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (also known as...
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- Mar 21, 2020
- 5 min
Three Simple Steps To Finding Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic
Being angry, anxious and depressed are NOT mandatory, despite what is happening around us.
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- Mar 13, 2020
- 4 min
A Letter To My Parents About Staying Safe Through The Coronavirus Pandemic
I was raised deep in the South, and raised deep in the Church. I am a preacher’s kid, times two. Both my father and mother are ordained...
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Jeannie Lawrence MD
- Feb 13, 2020
- 4 min
You Don't Need A Kick In The Pants To Get Your Life Together
"I’m going to get myself together”, I’d promise. The weight was piling on with no signs of stopping...
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