Posts by Sayeh Beheshti, M.D.
Gas-Lighting: Removing a Myth First
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…
Read MorePatient Story: Paul’s Addiction
Paul is just shy of 20 years older than me. He is a very successful entrepreneur that found his way to my office while in his early days of sobriety. Part of what I do automatically when I meet a new potential patient is that I visually take him in. His body language, what he…
Read MoreUnconditional Trust
Dear Doctor Life Advice, As a psychiatrist, what do you consider the most intriguing and/or disquieting social behavior that you’ve noticed during the past year? Is there a name for and/or to describe this behavior, and what do you think is the cause(s) of it? Please explain whether you think the average person has either…
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