A psychiatrist can get to the bottom of why a person is gaining weight during the holidays. Some people suffer from holiday depression, meaning they are down and stressed only during the holidays. Lots of people are stressed and a little down during the holiday time, but people that suffer from holiday depression are more than a little down in the dumps.
Talking to friends and family about your personal feelings and eating habits can be embarrassing and more stressful. Searching the top psychiatrist in Manhattan to find one that can help may be a bit stressful, but often times word of mouth will help you find the perfect one for your needs. Having someone to talk to that does not know you is sometimes helpful.
Sometimes people will eat because they are bored or will emotionally eat when they are stressed or have a lot on their mind. Having a psychiatrist will help you figure out why you are overeating. Is it because of the holidays or is it something else? Getting everything ready for the holidays can be overwhelming, but people who are emotional eaters can get let it get the best of them. Psychiatrists are there to help people in their time of need.
The holidays bring with them all kinds of stress and opportunities to get depresses. Financial stress, stress over who is going to go where and to who's house for the holidays, and memories of sad holidays past all add to this. A psychiatrist can help you separate these feelings from the season itself, and at the same time help you find coping mechanism other than food. This will allow you to drop the pounds and feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally.
At Dr. Wendy Wolfson’s office she practices what she calls the Psysh360, which focuses on the key areas of people's lives that suffer from depression and anxiety. Dr. Wolfton specializes in depression, anxiety, and also eating disorders. Eating disorders include not only anorexia and bulimia, but overeating problems as well.
Gaining wait due to overeating during the holiday season is a common occurrence. Sometimes it is a simple issue of self-indulgence. The yummy stuff we deny ourselves all year long is in abundance, and we feel free to imbibe a little. However, there are those who are suffering deep emotional pain and are using food as a coping mechanism. A psychiatrist can help you determine if this is you, and if so, she can help you overcome the pain with a better way to cope.
Faith Stewart writes on a variety of health topics.
