Dr Soma Mandal - Dear Menopause I do not fear you!

Dr Soma Mandal - Dear Menopause: I Do NotFear You! A Modern Woman's Guide to Thriving Through Midlife. Somamandalmd.com Mental Health in the Age of Social Media. The influence of social media on our mentalhealth, both positive and negative Ways to maintain mental wellness in the digitalage. The continual impact on girls and women. How To Remain Calm Regarding Your Health As an internist, I often deal with patients andrelatives who are often very anxious about the uncertain. Lots of portalmessages, phone calls. You know what I mean. I too have dealt with theuncertain. It’s really not fun. Health anxiety is a common mental health conditionthat can cause excessive worry about your health. It can lead to a number ofphysical and emotional symptoms such as: fatigue; muscle tension; insomnia; headaches;irritability; difficulty with concentration and focus; panic attacks;depression; joint pains If you’re struggling with health anxiety and areconstantly Googling your symptoms or excessively worried about your health,it’s important to seek help from a qualified mental health professional. *Stop Googling. Let’s face it, the internet willalways give us the worst answer that we want to hear. If you google “fatigue”or “headache”, inevitably the word cancer will come up. *Talk to your doctor, but in a calm, reasonableway. Sending a dozen messages or phone calls where doctors are very busy willnot lead you to the answers you are seeking. Take the time to make anappointment or schedule a virtual visit. *Practice relaxation techniques: yoga, meditation,exercise. Just taking a walk will help. *Focus on good sleep *Connect with family and friends that you knowwill remain calm, reasonable, and supportive. *Challenge your negative thoughts. For eachnegative thought, focus on a positive one. *Focus on the present. Most anxiety is worryingabout what will happen in the future. None of us know what the future willbring. *Practice gratitude: Focus on the good things inyour life. *Take one day at a time Would love your feedback. DOCTOR Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Anti-Aging, Skin Health, Author, MediaSpecialist Widely regarded as one of America’s top physiciansin women’s health, Dr. Soma Mandal is a board-certifiedinternist who has helped thousands of women reinvent themselves along the way.Earning her MD at New York University School of Medicine, and a prestigiousresearch fellowship at Oxford University in England, Dr. Mandal bringsa fresh perspective to the topic of women’s health, skin health and aging. Fusing traditional Western medicine with herEastern roots, Dr. Mandal’s approach combines the best of bothworlds, offering a holistic and personalized approach to her patients. She isan author, public speaker and media entrepreneur and has received multipleawards for her work. Her mission is to empower women with the latest knowledge,tools and resources to live the healthiest life possible.