Psychology & Mental Health Blog | Dr. Michael Brustein, PsyD
Specializing in anxiety, depression relationships & self-image
Psychology & Mental Health Blog | Dr. Michael Brustein, PsyD
Specializing in anxiety, depression relationships & self-image
Managing The Fear of Being Included (FOBI)
In response to my last blog on FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) many people have also expressed experiencing FOBI (Fear of Being Included). FOBI according to self reports from clients is distress or reluctance about being invited to join a group or social event. A more...
Living With FOMO: Tips
Increasingly many of my clients are self-diagnosing themselves with FOMO (The Fear of Missing Out). My clients report the pain of either being alone, working, or attending a pedestrian family gathering, while others are backstage at U2, on electrifying dates, or...
Narcissistic Depression: Consequences and Coping Tips
Studies indicate that narcissism is on the rise (Twenge & Foster, 2010). It appears grandiosity and a hunger for affirmation is trending upwards. This parallels the social media explosion where sending out photos or thoughts to be liked by others is the norm....
Coping with Your Boss: The One in Your Head
It is not uncommon for people to dislike their boss. Sixty-five percent (survey: Michelle Mcquaid) of people surveyed state they would choose a new boss rather than a promotion or a raise. However, is a new boss the answer? When considering the wish for a new boss it...
Madmen Redux: Mindfulness & Technology
This week Madmen, a show about the past ended and it got me thinking about the future. The year is 2055 and it is coming up on the last season of Techmen. Techmen is a remake of the Madmen series. Similar to the original Madmen, the AMC production focuses on the fast...
Male Depression: Taking a closer look
At a cursory glance it may appear that women are more prone to depression than men. Women utilize psychotherapy and are diagnosed with depression more frequently (Nolen-Hoeksema,1998). However, research suggests that in reality the prevalence of depression between...
Toxic Friends
This spring it may be a good opportunity to clean up some of those toxic friendships that are leaving your life feeling messy and cluttered. It is well documented that good friendships can have numerous benefits. Toxic friendships however can cause damage...
People Pleasers at The Office
Most people do not like conflict. People pleasers are particularly conflict adverse. They are often extremely afraid of confrontation and consequently manage conflict by being extremely agreeable. If you find that at work you often can’t say no to others, then you may...