Anxiety Isn't You
If you've ever wondered, "Why does my mind do this?" or "Will I ever feel normal again?" you're not alone.
In this two-part series, Dr. Hindi Mermelstein, Chief of Psychiatry at Ezra Medical Center, helps us understand anxiety in a way that’s incredibly empowering. We discuss what anxiety actually is, what happens during a panic attack, why some people recover while others stay stuck, and what healing can look like.
We also explore questions many women quietly carry. Is anxiety a lack of emunah? When is medication appropriate? How do hormones and postpartum affect anxiety? What does anxiety look like in children, and how can we help them build healthy coping skills from a young age?
Whether you're struggling yourself, love someone who is, or simply want to better understand your own mind and emotions, you'll walk away feeling informed, validated, and most of all, hopeful.
Because anxiety isn't who you are. And healing is possible.
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Anxiety Isn't You: Part 1
What is a panic attack? How do you know you're having one and not having a nervous breakdown?
Anxiety is one of the most misunderstood struggles today. So many women quietly live with racing thoughts or panic attacks, convinced something is deeply wrong with them.
Dr. Hindi Mermelstein, Chief o...
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Anxiety Isn't You: Part 2
In Part 2, we dive into some of the questions women are often afraid to ask.
Is anxiety a lack of emunah? When should anxiety be treated with therapy, and when is medication appropriate? Is there a downside to taking medication only "as needed" before a stressful event?
We also talk about postp...
