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The holidays are a mixed bag of emotions. There are parties, decorations, and presents. However, the time, energy, and money needed to keep up is stressful.  You’re not alone if you’re feeling stressed due to the holiday stress. The festivities are especially challenging for people struggling with a mental illness. ...

People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) feel overly anxious and frightened, causing an elevated state of sensitivity that makes them jumpy or quick to anger. The hyperarousal may lead to the avoidance symptoms of PTSD that trigger the stress response. Stress inoculation training (SIT) is a form of talk therapy...

Bringing home a new baby is a joyful experience. So, why do you feel so sad? Despite the rosy picture many people paint, most new moms struggle with feelings of sadness and anxiety after childbirth. Your feelings are normal and referred to as the baby blues.  However, when the unhappiness...

Feeling unusually happy and upbeat sounds like it should always be a good thing! However, an elevated mood that’s out of character, lasts several days, or affects those close to you may mean you’re having a hypomanic episode. Hypomania is one of the symptoms of bipolar disorder — a serious...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition affecting 2-3% of people in the United States. However, given the number of people who claim to “be a little OCD” about cleaning their kitchen or arranging their desks, you’d think that number would be higher. OCD is a serious mental...

Social anxiety disorder takes over your life. It’s especially challenging when you need to interact and communicate with coworkers and managers to get your job done. However, with the right tools, you can take back control so your anxiety doesn’t affect your career. At Reviv Functional Psychiatry & TMS Wellness...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder diagnosed and treated in children, affecting more than 9% of school-aged kids in the United States.  By comparison, less than 5% of adults in the US have an ADHD diagnosis. This is an interesting fact because ADHD is a chronic condition....

Depression takes over your life, making it challenging to go to work and spend time with loved ones. It’s tough when you want to get better, but nothing works. Esketamine, also known as Spravato®, is a new medication for people with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) with...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex and long-term mental health condition. In fact, for a long time, OCD was considered resistant to treatment.  However, with advancements in therapeutic techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helping many people with OCD get relief from their symptoms within weeks. At Reviv Functional Medicine...

Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder. Though researchers have made significant advancements in their understanding and treatment of schizophrenia, it remains one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses. At Reviv Functional Medicine & TMS Wellness Center in Fullerton, California, we want to break the myths and the stigma surrounding schizophrenia...

Telemedicine makes health care more accessible to everyone. If you’re struggling with depression or anxiety, you may wonder when to consider telemedicine for your mental health care needs. In our fast-paced and tech-savvy world, there’s no time like now for virtual mental health services. At Reviv Functional Medicine & TMS...

You just had a baby and should feel elated. Instead, you feel overwhelming sadness and can’t stop crying. Postpartum depression is a real and serious mood disorder that won’t resolve on its own. At Reviv Functional Medicine & TMS Wellness Center in Fullerton, California, our compassionate and experienced psychiatrist, Dr....

Millions of people in the United States have bipolar disorder. This mood disorder causes drastic and unexpected changes in emotions and energy that affect function. Bipolar disorder symptoms vary in severity and benefit from individualized treatment plans to best manage those symptoms. At Reviv Functional Medicine & TMS Wellness Center...

Depression is a complex mental illness that affects every aspect of your life. Psychotherapy and antidepressant medications are first-line treatments for depression. Although helpful for many, not everyone feels better with therapy and medication. At Reviv Functional Medicine & TMS Wellness Center in Fullerton, California, our compassionate psychiatrist, Dr. Hina...

6% of people in the United States develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during their lifetime. PTSD is a psychiatric condition that occurs after going through a life-threatening or highly stressful traumatic event.  Having a heightened sense of fear and anxiety following a dangerous event is normal, but these symptoms usually subside...

Researchers have found a significant link between genetics and diseases like cancer and heart disease. But what about mental health conditions like anxiety?  Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States, affecting up to 30% of adults at some point in their lives. Genetics is one of...

Your self-esteem, or opinion of yourself, affects your emotional, physical, social, and financial well-being. If you have low self-esteem, you have a negative view of yourself and may feel unhappy about who you are as a person, dissatisfied with your accomplishments, or have little confidence in your abilities. Many people...

We all know someone who thinks therapy is nonsense. How can someone who only listens to you talk help you understand your problems? We get it. At Revîv Functional Psychiatry & TMS Wellness Center in Fullerton, California, our highly experienced psychiatrist Dr. Hina Sidhu takes a holistic approach to mental wellness. We understand the...

Any difficult situation causes stress. It’s your body’s way of helping you get through, making you more alert and responsive. When the challenging situation resolves, your fears and worries should too. However, with the demands of modern life, you may feel stressed out all the time. Chronic stress isn’t good...

Washing your hands to prevent sickness is normal and healthy. However, if the fear of germs or getting sick is so overwhelming you spend hours a day washing your hands, disinfecting your surroundings, or avoiding others, then you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a debilitating mental illness where...

Bringing home a newborn is a significant life event filled with joy and excitement. But if you’re feeling anxious, stressed, and sad after the birth of your baby, you may wonder if something is wrong. Most times, nothing is wrong. This period is called the “baby blues,” and many women...

Millions of people all across the United States struggle with mental illness. However, less than half reach out for help. That is partially due to the lack of access to mental health professionals and the stigma that still surrounds mental illness. But telemedicine is breaking down these barriers, making it easier for people to...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t just for kids. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects brain structure and function during early development. People with ADHD have areas of the brain that are slower to mature or less active than what you might see in a neurotypical brain (normal brain...

It’s normal to feel anxious or sad from time to time. But when your anxiety and sadness occur regularly and affect your ability to function, it’s time to get professional help. Anxiety disorders and depression are mental health conditions that require treatment.  At Revîv Functional Psychiatry & TMS Wellness Center in Fullerton, California, our expert...

Finding out that you or someone you love has schizophrenia is heart-wrenching. However, despite what many believe, schizophrenia isn’t a life sentence of delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking. With the right treatment plan, you can live a full and functional life with schizophrenia.  At Revîv Functional Psychiatry & TMS Wellness Center in Fullerton, California,...

Many people joke about being a “little OCD,” but obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) isn’t a quirky character trait.  OCD is a mental health condition that causes a cycle of unwanted thoughts and anxiety (obsessive) that triggers an intense urge to engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions) to appease the thought and ease...

Depression can be tricky to treat. Two-thirds of people being treated for depression find that the first antidepressant they try is ineffective. Up to one-third don’t even respond to several different kinds of treatment.  Fortunately, with modern-day technology, there are other treatment options besides medication and psychotherapy.  Hina Sidhu, MD,...

If asked to define trauma, you might name some of the most extreme examples including combat and plane crashes. But trauma has many faces and affects many people across all walks of life.    At Revîv Functional Psychiatry & TMS Wellness Center in Fullerton, California, our experienced team can help...

The term OCD is often misused to describe people who are neat and orderly. And while those who are clinically diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder may, indeed, be tidy, it’s much more than that.  OCD sufferers have intense thoughts and images running through their minds constantly, such as doing something in...

Constant sadness and the inability to express joy are some classic symptoms of depression. But don’t be fooled. Many people hide the most obvious indicators of their condition by wearing a fake smile and pretending to be okay. But there are some lesser-known symptoms to watch for that can alert...

Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is an illness that affects children and adults with more frequency in recent years. It is a very common mental illness and can cause inability to focus, hyperactivity, problems with organization, and high impulsiveness.  In 2016, the CDC found that 3.3 million adolescents had...

PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental illness that can develop after a person directly experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. The traumatic event could be war, abuse, violence, witnessing death, a car accident, or something else entirely. While it’s normal to be scared during and immediately after a...

Pregnancy and childbirth put your body through massive changes over a short period of time. It’s natural for you to feel emotional, fatigued, worried, excited, and every other emotion out there.  Your hormone levels have gone up and down like a yo-yo, you’re functioning on very little sleep, and your...

You may know that filling your diet with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil is good for your heart, but you may not know that these foods are also good for your brain.  According to the World Health Organization, depression affects 300 million people worldwide and is...

Have you noticed that you frequently forget things? Do you struggle to pay attention, and therefore struggle to keep up at work or in school? Is your mind like a bunch of Internet tabs that are always open, with more being added every minute? Though some people have forgetfulness or...

Stress and anxiety are real and something many people experience regularly. Most have ways of dealing with it, but if you experience constant fear, worry, or panic, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder.  An anxiety disorder can lead to depression, substance abuse, broken relationships at home and at...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) isn’t something that affects only the patient. This condition can take its toll on the lives of the people close to them as well, as many of the symptoms of PTSD spread to the world around them.  Reactions to the emotional upheaval caused by the condition...

Bipolar disorder affects nearly three percent of the adult American population. While it can begin in childhood, the median age for diagnosis is about 25, and it can even emerge in people in their 50s. While women and men are diagnosed with bipolar disorder in roughly equal numbers, women are...

While it’s a magical and wonderful time, bringing a new child into the world is hard work, filling your life with changes. As many as 15% of new mothers may have the added burden of postpartum depression to deal with on top of everything else. The hormonal changes associated with...

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also called clinical depression, is a state of mental health during which you have great difficulty carrying out your regular daily activities, and in some instances, it may become impossible. The disorder is characterized by feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness. You may feel no pleasure...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, causes uncontrollable and persistent obsessions and compulsions that take up at least an hour of your day, or even longer. When you have OCD, you can experience obsessions in the form of impulses, thoughts, or images, and they’re often disturbing, unwanted, or intrusive. Because you can’t...

Nearly one in five Americans are estimated to experience depression at some point in their lives. It’s a $40 billion problem every year in the United States, with costs stemming from both health care and lost productivity. When you’re in the throes of depression, though, these statistics mean little. Getting...

If it seems that bipolar disorder is suddenly all around you, it has more to do with increased diagnosis and awareness, not an epidemic of the condition itself. It’s rather common, in fact, since almost 3% of the American adult population is affected by bipolar disorder. Yet, it’s a condition...

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that can affect anyone of any age but usually develops between adolescence and age 30. This condition often includes delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking that can impair your ability to manage your emotions, relate to others, think clearly, and make decisions. While there isn’t a...

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 16 million adult women and men in the United States have at least one episode of major depression in their lifetimes. Major depression is more than feeling blue; it’s a medical condition that’s influenced by physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors. If you’re...

In a 24/7, plugged-in world of constant distractions, where work life and home life often overlap, and your smartphone dings with news alerts unceasingly, you may find it increasingly difficult to accomplish tasks that require concentration and focus. In fact, when you miss a deadline or lose your keys you...

Women experience major depression nearly twice as often as men in the United States for several reasons, but why is this true? Hina Sidhu, MD, and her team at Revîv Functional Psychiatry & TMS Wellness Center, in Fullerton, California, shed some light on why depression is more common among women...

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, and the cost in human life is far too high. About 30,000 people in the US die from suicide each year and roughly 60% of them have major depression. About 4.5 million people with depression don’t respond...

Anxiety: Why It’s Become EpidemicFrom time to time, everyone feels butterflies in their stomach before an upcoming event, or maybe a bit anxious about a health concern. It’s when those little worries turn into constant, life-altering experiences, forcing you to avoid social situations and disrupting your routine, that you should...

Welcome to our new website and new practice name--Revîv Functional Psychiatry & TMS Wellness Center! I'm so excited to be publishing my first blog. As a physician, mother and wife I know life really can get us all wound up & feeling overwhelmed at times. I'm hoping that writing these...