From Both Sides of the Couch

Career

The Painful Decision to Close a Company

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on March 20, 2023

Personal Perspective: It was a difficult decision, but I'm letting go of my consultation and advocacy company.

Grief

I’m Still Listening for My Mother's Voice

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on March 5, 2023

Personal Perspective: My grief has never lessened, even 21 years later.

Eating Disorders

To Avoid an Eating Disorder, Don't Start Down the Path

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on February 27, 2023

Personal Perspective: Please, please don’t start.

Depression

New Allies in the Fight Against Stigma

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on February 20, 2023

Personal Perspective: A senator personalizes the risk of depression after stroke and helps reduce stigma in and out of Congress.

Career

The Return to the Office Moves On. I Won't Join It.

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on February 13, 2023

Personal Perspective: Finding a way to work from home without the risks of isolation or burnout.

Burnout

I Was Burnt Out and Didn’t Realize It

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on January 30, 2023

Personal Perspective: Insomnia, fatigue, and changes in eating habits are key symptoms of burnout. I had them all.

Therapy

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills I Still Use Today

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on January 24, 2023

Personal Perspective: I first learned DBT after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Here's why I still use it today.

Health

What’s Up With Coffee?

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on January 15, 2023

Lime 62 percent of us, I start each day with a steaming cup of coffee. I count on it physically and psychologically for that morning jump start.

Education

I Tortured Myself With "What Ifs" Before Learning to Let Go

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on December 24, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Forget New Year’s resolutions.

SSRIs

I'll Be on Antidepressants for the Rest of My Life

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on December 19, 2022

Personal Perspective: I’ve been taking one form of psychotropic medication or another since I was 25. I will be 62 in a couple of months.

Gaslighting

Are You Aware of Medical Gaslighting?

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on December 12, 2022

The first time it happened I was experiencing intense chest pains. My primary care physician referred me to a cardiologist who said it was anxiety. He was wrong.

Therapy

A Reflection for World Mental Health Day

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on October 10, 2022

Personal Perspective: During Mental Illness Awareness Week, I found myself reflecting on my gratitude for where I am today.

Suicide

Living With a History of Suicide Attempts

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on September 11, 2022

Personal Perspective: I’ve survived four suicide attempts. In the moment, I was disappointed I didn’t succeed, but today I have a different perspective.

Stress

Some Thoughts on Managing Time and Reducing Work Stress

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on September 6, 2022

Personal Perspective: Balancing all of your responsibilities and deadlines is never easy, but these approaches can help.

Therapy

Using My DBT Skills As a Foundation

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on August 28, 2022

A Personal Perspective: I credit my former psychiatrist, Dr. Lev, and the work we did utilizing transference-focused psychotherapy. It saved my life and gave me a life worth living.

Stress

Is My BPD Making a Return Appearance?

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on August 22, 2022

Personal Perspective: I dismissed the self-destructive thoughts immediately, but they scared me.

Personal Perspectives

An Impossible Decision

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on August 7, 2022

A couple of weekends ago in the late afternoon, I began feeling chest pain. I checked my Apple Watch, which will let you know your heart rate and if the rhythm is regular.

Relationships

August 4th Would Have Been My Mother’s 87th Birthday

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on July 30, 2022

A Personal Perspective: On Thursday, early in the morning, my brother and I will text each other, “Happy Birthday Jeri,” as if my mother were still alive.