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There is light at the end of the road, and your journey is worth it. Keep fighting, and you'll find the resilience within you to overcome. 💪

I review this equation in my practice every so often. Why? Because just as there is joy and happiness in life, there is also pain and loss.

Pain is a normal part of life, and yet, for many of us, our first instinct is to resist it. And yet what happens is that the more we resist that pain, the resistance itself brings a level of discomfort and distress that can increase the total suffering we can feel.

Heartache, betrayal, grief, and loss. They for sure don’t feel good, but sometimes it can be helpful to see if your total suffering can be reduced by reducing the resistance and accepting what is. Does this change in perspective resonate at all with you?

Let's cultivate a nurturing SPACE where children thrive mentally and emotionally.

Learn how YOU can empower your child and regain control as a parent. It's time for positive change!

Join us on this FREE Live Webinar with Psychiatrist Dr. Linda Kim, MD: Unveiling SPACE - A Clinically Proven Parenting Program for Anxious and OCD-Affected Children. 🌈👨‍👩‍👦

📅 Date: September 26, 2023
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

Register here: https://on.zoom.us/ev/AtmBMNWyNsYe4S3CRvGVVPO_S5M2nxHSw7p9fiLyY-aUuflZm5Bz~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg?lmt=1694977432000

Stay tuned for more details!

Me, sending out flyers for the next SPACE-inspired workshop for parents of anxious kids. Anyone have good remedies for paper cuts? 😝

You may not realize that you as the parent are behaving in a way that appears to be reducing your child’s distress in the short run but may not be helpful for their anxiety in the long run.

That’s why Dr. Linda is so excited to announce the upcoming workshop, founded on the SPACE treatment protocol developed at Yale. Learn more about accommodations and how to target and then reduce them to help your child manage their own anxiety.

Read more about Dr. Linda’s upcoming workshop and sign up here: https://www.luvluk.com/space-workshop-for-anxious-kids

Or just go to our LINK IN BIO!

Please, don’t feel bad - it’s so common and so many of us parents have been in the same place as you. Your strongest desire is to see your children have big, full, fun lives, and it seems like your child’s anxiety is limiting their lives in so many ways.

As parents, we can feel so helpless, and that’s why I fell in love with the SPACE treatment that provides parents with concrete, practical, and evidence-based tools that have been PROVEN to help anxiety and OCD in children!

Read more about Dr. Linda’s upcoming workshop and sign up here: https://www.luvluk.com/space-workshop-for-anxious-kids

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So excited to announce the first workshop that we will be hosting on October 14-15, 2023. It will be an awesome 2 day workshop that will guide you through SPACE principles of helping your child's anxiety as a parent! Stay tuned for more!

" Let's Send Love and Support to Those Who Need It Most "

There are so many reasons people feel isolated, alone, or overwhelmed. Let's show our support and solidarity for those who are struggling. Whether you know someone who is going through a tough time or simply wants to spread some positivity in your community, take some time today to send a message of love and support to those who need it most. Let them know that they are not alone and that you are there for them. Making even one person feel seen, heard, or valued is a gift.

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✨ Over the years working with women as their therapist, I've witnessed how difficult it is for so many of them to appreciate their own loveliness and their own unique beauty.

From an early age, young girls are often taught that vanity is “bad.” Therefore, rather than appreciating their own unique features and beauty, they learn to observe themselves with a critical eye.

✨ Let's teach our daughters how to appreciate their own reflection from an early age, and allow themselves to believe they are beautiful."

Full blog post here: https://bit.ly/3XaqQ9Y

👉 Understand your teens superpower with this free assessment! Link in bio.

✨ What is your 2023 resolution? Improved mental health or improved physical health?

A recent Forbes Health/One Poll survey demonstrated that out of 1005 US adults, 49% wanted to improve their mental health, followed by 39% who wanted to improve their physical fitness.

✨ But what if you didn’t have to choose?

So often we feel that they are separate things, but we forget that the mind and body are connected.

✨ What if exercising improves your mental health? Well, we have clear studies that this is in fact true! (Full citations in comment below).

Harvey’s group demonstrated that exercising just one hour a week is correlated with preventing future depression. This was demonstrated in a large study with over 30,000 participants over 11 years. Data showed that the number of cases of depression could be reduced by 12% if people exercised just one hour per week. This included all forms of exercise, including “regular leisure time exercise of any intensity.”

What about treating pre-existing depression? Dunn’s group showed that exercise could actually treat mild to moderate depression, with equivalent efficacy with cognitive behavioral therapy and medications. The intervention? ≥ 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise, 3 or 5 times/week.

✨ So if you’ve dusted off your sneakers recently, give yourself credit for improving both your physical and mental health!

What is your favorite way to exercise? Share with me below 👇⁠

It is normal to take some time to check in with yourself and your mental health.

This can include taking some time to focus on your thoughts and feelings and to reflect on any changes in your mental health.

It is important to be aware of any changes in your mental health, as this can help you to identify when there may be a need to seek further support.

✨ If you find that you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed for a prolonged period of time, it is important to reach out to a mental health professional for further guidance and support.

How are you feeling right now? Tell me in the comments 👇⁠

PS. Don't forget to check out the link in my bio to learn more.

✨ There are so many things in life that we don’t have control over. Things happen. Happy things, joyful things, painful things, tragic things. Most times we can’t control these external factors.

✨ One thing that we do have control over is our power to choose our response; that control is what I like to consider as space. My space. Your space.

✨ There’s so much power in that space.

● Observe it, and learn about what allows you to respond in a way that helps you?
● What have you noticed in a response that is hurtful to you?
● Has someone said something negative to you?

You have space and a choice of how you respond to it.

● Will it bother you for the rest of the day?
● Will it be something that you ruminate on before you go to bed?
● Or will you let it drift over you and let it pass like a leaf blowing past you in the wind?

✨ You can find ways to use that space that are helpful to your emotional health.

How do you handle your response? Share with me below👇👇⁠

Taking care of your mental health is vital for your overall well-being, and valuing your energy is a great way to do that.

Self-care is essential for developing a healthy relationship with yourself and can help to reduce stress and anxiety.

✨ Some simple ways to value your own energy include:

● Acknowledging I can choose when, where, and how to utilize it
● Using it when it helps me
● Sharing it when it is respected and valued
● Spending it to bring me positivity
● Conserving it when I need to

Remember, it’s okay to say no sometimes, and it’s okay to take time for yourself.

Everyone deserves to have time to focus on themselves and their mental health.

✨ Are you setting any mental health affirmations or intentions for 2023? If so please share in the comment section below 👇
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✨ Writing can be a great way to help maintain your mental health. It can help you express your emotions, process your thoughts, and understand your feelings better.

Writing can also be a form of self-care, allowing you to be creative and express yourself in a safe and meaningful way. It can help you work through difficult events and experiences, release stress, and find clarity.

Writing can also be a great way to form connections with yourself and others. It can help you express yourself in a way that can be shared with others, giving you the opportunity to connect with people who may have similar experiences or feelings.

Writing can be a powerful tool for understanding and improving your mental health.

✨ Can you try writing for 15 minutes 3 times a week? ✍

New sessions starting soon. Take steps to maximize your emotional health in a supportive group, led by group leader Dr. Linda Kim.

Need support during your fertility journey? LuvLuk Health is here to support you!

New sessions starting soon! Sign up today to reserve your spot. Learn more at https://luvluk.com/groups-and-more/luvluk-method-support-circles/

Socrates couldn’t have said it better! Feel good today!

So excited to share a recent conversation with Egg Whisperer Dr. Aimee, discussing the importance of taking care of your mental health during your fertility journey. We talk about the relationship between stress and IVF treatments, when to get mental health care, antidepressants and IVF, what to do when you get a negative pregnancy result, and more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJOIkSp5m3w&feature=youtu.be

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Register for this free webinar to hear Dr. Kim, a psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health, talk all about PMS and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and how you can feel your emotional best. 9/10/20 at 11am PST.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nSzwrDqSQViOK48Qt31YWA

PMS affects 3 out of every 4 women. Want to learn more about how PMS is connected to our bodies and minds? Knowing about this connection can empower us to feel better physically and emotionally, and professionally as well.

I'm giving an upcoming talk on Sept 10, 2020, on how to feel your emotional and professional best through PMS and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

If interested, please sign up for this free webinar below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nSzwrDqSQViOK48Qt31YWA

Lessons my patients taught me during the Covid pandemic Since I’m starting my own practice, I just had my last day of seeing patients at my prior job today. If you ever wondered, yes, your psychiatrist does feel sad at saying goodbye, and yes, your psychiatrist will miss you.

So important to acknowledge how important food is for
overall mental health!

Omega 3 is composed of two main substances Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), both of which have been shown to improve and support brain health.

Most significantly, studies have shown that omega 3 helps to increase the release of serotonin from presynaptic neurones by reducing inflammatory signalling molecules in the brain. EPA has been shown to prevent the production of prostaglandins in the brain, which are inflammatory molecules that prevent serotonin production.

But it doesn't just stop there - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has also been shown to influence the action of serotonin in the brain by optimising brain cell membrane fluidity and therefore making serotonin more available for serotonin receptors. Fascinating stuff!

PMID: 25713056

Dr. Linda Kim will be hosting an upcoming webinar to share tips on how to maximize your emotional wellness with PMS/PMDD. Coming soon!

Premenstrual Syndrome affects so many of us. I'll be sharing some tips soon on an upcoming webinar to maximize your emotional wellness. Stay tuned for more information!

Officially open! So excited to start this journey!

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