PTSD in Car Accident Survivors
As a doctor, I have met many patients who walk into my office looking physically healed, yet they carry a heavy weight that no one else can see. You might have survived a car accident with just a few scratches or bruises, but on the inside, you feel like the crash is happening all over […]
Couples Therapy vs. Individual Therapy: Where to Start?
As a mental health professional, one of the most common questions I hear in my practice is, “Doc, do I need to fix myself first, or do we need to fix the relationship?” It is a valid question. When life gets tough, it can be hard to tell if the storm is brewing inside your […]
Tourette Syndrome and Tics: Management Strategies
Hello, I am Dr. Peyman Tashkandi. Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand how neurological conditions can impact families. Few conditions are as misunderstood as Tourette Syndrome (TS) and other tic disorders. If you or a loved one has recently received a diagnosis, or if you are simply noticing repetitive movements or sounds, it is […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Diagnosis & Care
As a medical professional dedicated to the well-being of children and families, I often encounter parents who are worried, confused, and seeking answers about their child’s development. One of the most misunderstood and frequently overlooked conditions I see in my practice is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, commonly known as FASD. It is a topic close […]
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Healing After Toxic Relationships
Hello, I am Dr. Peyman Tashkandi. If you have found your way here, it is likely because you—or someone you care deeply about—have recently stepped out of the shadow of a toxic relationship. I want to start by saying something very important: You are safe now, and I am incredibly proud of you. Taking the […]
Exercise as Medicine: The Mental Health Benefits
As a psychiatrist, I often tell my patients that if exercise could be packed into a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation. We tend to view physical activity and mental health as two separate buckets. We go to the gym to fix our bodies, and we […]
Histrionic Personality Disorder: Understanding the Drama
Have you ever met someone who seems to treat every moment of their life like a scene from a movie? Maybe they are incredibly charming, the life of the party, and full of intense emotions. But, beneath the surface, you notice that their happiness can shift to tears in a heartbeat, and they seem uncomfortable […]
SSRI Withdrawal: How to Taper off Medication Safely
Deciding to come off antidepressant medication is a significant milestone in your mental health journey. It often means you have reached a place of stability and are ready to navigate life with new coping skills. However, as Dr. Peyman Tashkandi, I have seen many patients rush this process, only to face uncomfortable physical and emotional […]
Night Terrors vs. Nightmares in Children
It happens when the house is finally quiet. You have just drifted off to sleep yourself when suddenly, a piercing scream echoes from your child’s room. Your heart races, you rush in, and you find your little one sitting up in bed, eyes wide open, looking absolutely terrified. But here is the strange part: they […]
Mental Health for Medical Professionals & Doctors
As medical professionals, we are trained to be the calm in the chaos. We are the ones people look to when their world is falling apart. From the moment we step into medical school, we are taught to put the patient first, to work long hours without complaint, and to suppress our own needs for […]