During the pandemic, the holidays and upcoming year may feel more daunting than exciting. There’s always the pressure to make resolutions and stick to them, but after a year like 2020, you may be feeling like goals and resolutions are irrelevant when so much is out of your control. It’s easy to settle into an…
Author: Dr. Yvonne Thomas Ph.D.
Therapist In Los Angeles Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Quoted In “How To Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder” on the edit.sundayriley.com (12/18/2020)
Excerpt: The ongoing coronavirus pandemic may characteristically complicate matters further for those who typically experience SAD. Social distancing measures combined with fear of the virus may intensify symptoms. “A person’s episode of Seasonal Affective Disorder might be worse for this time period because you cannot be outside as long or as freely as you are used…
Psychologist in Los Angeles, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. Quoted In “A Mental Health Guide To Spending The Holidays Alone” on bloodandmilk.com (12/11/2020)
Excerpt: In moments of high anxiety—say, a global pandemic and a turbulent political climate—people react in two ways. They either retreat, ignoring the issue and redirecting their attention; or they stay and fight, giving it everything they have. This holiday season, neither of these responses is ideal to mentally prep you for a lonely experience….