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Staying Sane

Do Sleep Meds Lead to Early Death?

The recent study about sleeping pills being linked to a shorter lifespan had many of us tossing and turning. The study in the British Medical Journal compared 10,500 adults who took hypnotic sleeping pills — including Ambien, Lunesta and Restoril … Continue reading








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Staying Sane

Is it the Seasonal Blues or Something More?

It’s that time of year again. I look out my office window and see the gray sky and the leaves falling to the ground. The shorter days and the inevitability of what’s coming — especially here in Chicago — is … Continue reading








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Staying Sane

Treating Panic Attack with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

If you’ve ever had a panic attack, you know how scary it can be. The racing heart, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, feeling warm and disconnected from your body come on suddenly. Whether it’s brought on by the thought of getting … Continue reading








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