Posts by Sayeh Beheshti, M.D.
Challenges of Dating a Single Parent
Dating a single parent is riddled with challenges and difficulties. This article addresses some of these challenges. Dear Doctor Life Advice I am dating a single father who has a crazy ex-wife. It seems to me that the more happy he feels, the more his ex-wife uses their child to manipulate him. Their marriage ended…
Read MoreSex-Play vs. Sexual Abuse Among Siblings
This article addresses what is considered sexual abuse among siblings versus just simple sex-play. This is a common problem in our society which is highly taboo and therefore rarely talked about. Dear Doctor Life Advice, We caught our 13 yr old son in our basement with our 6 yr old daughter on his lap. Both…
Read MoreMy Girlfriend May be Pregnant
This article was written in response to a question submitted by a teenager who is afraid his girlfriend may be pregnant. By writing this article, I am neither promoting nor condemning either teenage sexual activity or abortion; I am writing this based on the fact that both of these activities are considered legal in the…
Read MoreChemical Dependency on Prescription Medications
This article addresses the rapidly growing issue of developing chemical dependency on prescription medications, and what to do about it. The story below is one that I see in my own practice very often, and I consider it a tragedy that so many people are afflicted by this. Dear Doctor Life Advice, I was in…
Read MoreMindfulness and its Practice in Daily Life – by Dr. Monisha Vasa
I forwarded the following question regarding the practice of mindfulness and its use in daily life to my esteemed colleague Doctor Monisha Vasa who graciously offered to write a guest blog for me. I am grateful for her response, which is posted below: Q: What is Mindfulness and how can mindfulness help me when I…
Read MoreWords to Live By – Taylor Swift on Bullying
From the song Mean by Taylor Swift: “I’ll bet you got pushed around Somebody made you cold But the cycle ends right now ‘Cause you can’t lead me down that road” I was having a conversation with a patient who is a victim of severe bullying. She has a hard time letting go of her…
Read MoreSelf-Criticism, and How to Overcome It
Dear Doctor Life Advice, I cannot live up to the high expectations I set up for myself and then berate myself when I cannot achieve them. It is to the point where I cannot take any criticism from others or myself and I am completely conflict averse. In addition I constantly compare myself to others,…
Read MoreWords to Live By – Hafez
Hafez: “I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in the darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”
Read MoreWhat does the Term “The Addict Brain” mean?
This article attempts the task of defining “The Addict Brain.” Please note that addiction is a very broad subject which is way beyond the scope of this one article. Here we will examine and try to understand the function of the addict brain. If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction, click here to take a…
Read MoreI’m feeling alone and isolated. Where do I turn?
This question is submitted by someone who feels alone and isolated and does not know where to turn. It addresses how this person feels, what can be causing these feelings, and potential sources of help. Dear Doctor Life Advice, This is like the 5th panic attack in 3 days! I can’t help it but the…
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