Posts by Deimys Vigil
Adult ADHD vs. Being Distracted: What’s the Difference?
Almost everyone gets distracted. You walk into a room and forget why you went there. You lose your train of thought during a meeting. You open your phone to answer a text and, 20 minutes later, realize you’ve been scrolling social media instead. These experiences are part of being human. So, how do you know…
Read MoreAnxiety Disorders: Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Is a Normal Human Emotion, Until It Isn’t Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Feeling nervous before a job interview, worrying about your child’s safety, or feeling stressed before a major life event are all normal emotional responses. In many situations, anxiety is actually helpful. It prepares your brain and body to recognize…
Read MoreAnxiety vs. Overthinking: How to Tell the Difference
Overthinking is cognitive looping; anxiety is nervous system activation. Overthinking: Anxiety: Evidence-Based Treatment: Takeaway: If your brain won’t stop cycling, you need support, not discipline.
Read MoreWhen Depression Doesn’t Respond to Medication: Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
Depression isn’t always a “take an antidepressant and feel better” situation. Up to 30–40% of patients don’t get relief from their first medication (STAR*D Trial). Why Medications Sometimes Don’t Work: Evidence-Based TRD Treatments: Ketamine & Spravato Benefits: Restores synaptic connections, improves rapid emotional flexibility. Takeaway: You’re not broken. Your brain may just need a different…
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