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What Does it Mean to Be Neurodivergent with ADHD?
What Does it Mean to Be Neurodivergent with ADHD? 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

We expect our minds to develop in a very specific way. Most of the society is adapted for a typical developmental pattern, where a person starts as a child and continues to learn specific skills as they grow older and navigate to adulthood – skills and abilities that will give us what we need to be successful in the workplace and in life. Those that develop in this way are known as “neurotypical.” But not…

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Mental Health is the Resolution That Lasts a Lifetime
Mental Health is the Resolution That Lasts a Lifetime 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

Happy New Year from our team here at Long Island Counseling Services! We hope that you’ve been able to reach goals and overcome challenges in 2023, and that – together – we can overcome challenges in 2024 and beyond. During this time of year, many of us are thinking about goals and resolutions. Even those of us that have given up on the general idea of “resolutions,” many of us still reflect back on the…

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Fear of Panic Attacks and Panic Attack Severity
Fear of Panic Attacks and Panic Attack Severity 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

Panic attacks are caused by anxiety. But they are often so distressing and so physical, that they frequently have symptoms similar to heart attacks or major health events. Many individuals that have never experienced panic attacks before end up seeing a doctor or even end up at the hospital, worrying that something is wrong with their heart, head, or lungs. We know that panic attacks are very physical events. It is because they are so…

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ADHD Can Make You Tired
ADHD Can Make You Tired 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. Children with ADHD display issues with attention and executive function, finding difficulty maintaining focus, inhibiting their impulses, managing tasks, and more. Parents of children with ADHD and their caretakers know that raising a child with ADHD can take some extra work. They are frequently wonderful kids with incredible personalities, but their ADHD does cause them to struggle to stay on task. That means more reminders, more oversight,…

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Can Insomnia Just Be Stress and Anxiety?
Can Insomnia Just Be Stress and Anxiety? 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

Many of us have trouble sleeping. It is becoming, for better or worse, a common part of living in today’s high stress society. One could even argue that it is more common here in New York, because we have a culture of living a more intense and grinding lifestyle than they have in other parts of the world. Insomnia does not have a single cause. It is multifaceted. Some people are genuinely more prone to…

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When Does Healthy Mourning Become Depression?
When Does Healthy Mourning Become Depression? 2560 1840 Long Island Counseling Services

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a complex and deeply personal experience, one that virtually everyone will go through at some point in their life. While mourning is a natural, even necessary, part of the healing process, it’s essential to recognize when this healthy emotional response crosses over into the realm of clinical depression. Understanding this nuanced difference can be crucial for both the individual in mourning and their surrounding support network, as…

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What Does it Mean to Communicate?
What Does it Mean to Communicate? 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

Marriages and relationships take work. If you ask any marriage specialist – or any happy couple – what the secret is for a successful marriage, they’re going to tell you “communication.” It’s an almost cliché answer, but it is true that communication is how relationships work. What is not true is the idea that communication is the ability or willingness to talk. Many people think that, when a person recommends communication, it means that they…

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What Does It Feel Like to Binge Eat
What Does It Feel Like to Binge Eat 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

When discussing binge eating, the conversation often veers towards the physical ramifications—weight gain, digestive issues, or the like. However, it’s crucial to shift the spotlight onto the emotional and psychological aspects of this eating disorder. While binge eating might manifest outwardly through excessive food consumption, it’s often the internal emotional turmoil that fuels this behavior in the first place. The Emotional Build-Up Before a Binge Before delving into the experience of binge eating itself, it’s…

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Understanding the Lifelong Impact of ADHD: A Guide for Parents
Understanding the Lifelong Impact of ADHD: A Guide for Parents 2560 853 Long Island Counseling Services

At Long Island Counseling Services, we emphasize the importance of parents understanding the intricacies of ADHD and its potential lifelong impact on their children. A comprehensive grasp of ADHD symptoms, behaviors, and challenges is crucial for effective parental support. Debunking the Myth: Will My Child “Grow Out of It”? One prevalent misconception among parents is that their child’s ADHD is a phase they will eventually outgrow. However, this is frequently not the case. Many parents…

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The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health
The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

Good sleep is more than just a means of recharging the body’s physical energy. It is an essential component of mental well-being. Often, the significance of sleep for mental health is overshadowed by discussions about genetics, traumas, and even diet and exercise. Yet, sleep plays an equally crucial role in our psychological health, impacting everything from stress levels to cognitive performance. The Critical Role of Sleep in Mental Health Research indicates that sleep and mental…

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