by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Mar 17, 2014 | General Anxiety
According to the National Institute for Mental Health, postpartum depression and its accompanying anxiety can affect nearly 15% of new mothers at some point during the first year after giving birth. Postpartum depression can be a very serious mood disorder and is...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Feb 16, 2014 | General Anxiety
While most women are thrilled to be pregnant and eagerly look forward to the arrival of their little bundle of joy, those women who already suffer from mood disorders may see an increase in their anxiety during pregnancy. Indeed, several studies have shown that mood...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Jan 12, 2014 | General Anxiety
Pain, both chronic and acute, is often treated with prescription opiods, such as oxycontin, morphine, codeine, fentanyl, hyrocodone, and other similar drugs. These drugs are extremely addictive and can create a psychological dependence after long-term use. The...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Nov 16, 2013 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Hypersexuality or sex addiction is a dysfunctional obsession with sex. The disorder is characterized by: Compulsive sexual behavior consisting of extreme sudden or frequent sexual urges or activity Patterns of negative outcome (examples include emotional and physical...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Oct 14, 2013 | General Mental Health
There are two current movies making the rounds in theaters that are centered around the topic of hypersexual disorder (sex addiction): Thanks for Sharing and Don Jon. Even though both movies present the subject with a comedic undertone, sex addiction is no laughing...
