Sayeh Beheshti, M.D., Author at Sayeh Beheshti, M.D.

“You are so much more than what you are experiencing right now.” http://ocspiritualcenter.com/ What ever it is that you are thinking, feeling, or experiencing at the moment does not define who you are as a person. Remember to always look at the big picture of your life, and how “much more” you are as a person!

This article addresses the subject of surviving graduate school by focusing on maintaining self health through remaining conscious and practicing mindfulness. Dear Doctor Life Advice, I just completed my first semester of law school and it has been a very stressful time for me. All throughout my life I have been a top student and I always…

Too long I’ve been afraid of Losing love I guess I’ve lost Well if that’s love, It comes at much too high a cost If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to seek love, affection, or approval from a loved one, be it mother, friend, or lover, think about these powerful lyrics. Unconditional love does not…

This article addresses the questions of why cliques form and how to deal with them. This is a complicated social problem that can be faced at any age and in any setting. Dear Doctor Life Advice, I work with a group of women who are very cliquish. The majority of these women are in their…

This article addresses the common theme of how we feel and what we should do when our partner is taking time off from our relationship. Please note that there is some sexual content in this article which may only be appropriate for adult readers. Dear Doctor Life Advice, About a month or so ago my…

As a nation we are awaiting someone to explain the reasons behind the Connecticut school shooting that happened yesterday. We are all stunned by the tragedy and unable to grasp it. The media is filled with reports of the police “combing through” the “crime scene” and gathering “evidence.” My family and I, as well as…

Dear Doctor Life Advice, I am writing to you because I have problems with my boyfriend. Every time we have a strong argument, we act in two different ways: his reactions are ”explosive” but short-lasting. I am explosive too, but after the fight is solved I become ice-cold for weeks and weeks, even though I…

Dear Doctor Life Advice, I am having an extremely difficult time getting over my ex-boyfriend. We had a very serious relationship, but he was very insecure and often put me down and made me feel bad. I know he is not a huge loss, but I feel terrible and have really been struggling with the…

Dear Doctor Life Advice, I just read a very interesting article on the concept of “gas-lighting.” This article is written by Yashar Ali on his blog, and is titled “A Message to Women from a Man: You are NOT ‘Crazy’”.This is a very new concept to me and I actually think it directly pertains to…

Dear Doctor Life Advice, I just read a very interesting article on the concept of “gas-lighting.” This article is written by Yashar Ali on his blog, and is titled “A Message to Women from a Man: You are NOT ‘Crazy’”.This is a very new concept to me and I actually think it directly pertains to…

Posts by Sayeh Beheshti, M.D.

Words To Live By – Dr. Jim Turrell

Surviving Graduate School

Words to Live By – Wicked

Why Do Cliques Form? What Can We Do About Them?

My Boyfriend is Taking Time Off from our Relationship

Let Us Grieve The Connecticut School Shooting

Forgiveness vs. Holding Grudges; How do I Move on After Fighting with my Boyfriend?

I Need Advice on Getting Over My Ex-Boyfriend

Gas-Lighting: How do I Know?

Gas-Lighting: Removing a Myth First