Insight.full Psychiatry

Recently, I have completed listening to (Podcast) again. It is a gutting experience, not only because of what happened but the psychology of women going through any fertility treatment.

I heard many times from my work that women were told by their partners, clinic staff, doctors, and mothers to just relax. Some are told they are not pregnant because they are too anxious. They reach my doorsteps with immense guilt because they believe did this to themselves.

How can we not be anxious? Is it natural to be able to compartmentalize your anxiety as if going through a series of important decisions to have a baby is nothing special?

Let's break the silence on abuse.

Everyone has a voice and it's time we use it to fight this injustice together.

We all think we know what an abusive relationship looks like, but many don't realize that one of the most insidious forms of abuse is gaslighting.

Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic used by abusers to make the victim doubt their own senses, thoughts, and feelings until they are no longer able to differentiate between truth and lies.

No one should ever feel scared of their own parents.

But for those that have experienced abusive parents, the fear can be overwhelming.

For these individuals, the feeling of not being wanted or loved can linger long into adulthood and lead to difficulty forming meaningful relationships and an inability to trust.

Whether it is the loss of a parent or the fear of being rejected, this fear can become a powerful driving force in a person's life.

"We can't continue to ignore the intergenerational trauma that has been passed down through generations.

It's important to start the healing process through meaningful conversations and connections."

PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, causes severe symptoms in many women usually 14 days before their period.

These symptoms include irritability, mood swings and anger outbursts, which can sometimes feel unmanageable.

While it can be extremely overwhelming to many women, with the right support, understanding and treatment, it is possible to manage these symptoms and regain control.

Infertility is a difficult and often traumatic journey.

For those who have gone through it, the intense medical, emotional, and financial toll can be devastating. After countless failed attempts, you may find yourself asking the same questions again and again. You may experience a range of emotions, including shock, sadness, and guilt.

You may feel like you have failed and that no one can understand the pain you are feeling.

If you are wondering if you are to blame and that you are broken, you are not alone in the struggle.

Reach out to us. We will work together to provide the support and care you need during this difficult time.

Treating ADHD in pregnancy:
Should you stop taking your medications when you are pregnant?
You can find out what the current studies say in the post!

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Dr. Ella Hong is the Director of Insight.full Psychiatry.

She is a psychiatrist serving the community with an array of concerns regarding mental health, women's mental health (reproductive psychiatry), life transitions, identity, grief and relationships.

Dr. Hong offers psychodynamic psychotherapy and pharmacological treatment in an inclusive, engaging and holistic space where one can explore their thoughts and feelings. Dr. Hong respects the power of culture welcomes treatments in English and Korean.

Home OUR MISSION To promote mental health literacy, personalized treatments, and empowerment through knowledge/understanding We aim to provide a safe place for all thoughts and feelings to be shared without judgement. We emphasize on collaborative and holistic care: medications are not

Excited to start digitizing my old notes to Instagram. Yes, I have worked with notepads and fountain pens!

The posts will take more shape they go, but these are a short list of many things to come:

Debunking mental health
Effects/fears/MOA of medications
R&D
Questions I get from patients
Women's mental health
ADHD and many struggles
Psychodynamic therapy/psychoanalysis

My team will do our best to keep it going every week! Our clinic information with our team is on the website (bio). Thanks.