EXPERT
Dr. David J. Koehn, Ph.D.
Psychologist
- Fort Myers, Florida
- University of Notre Dame
- Accepting new patients
Is it Bipolar Disorder or ADHD?
Is it Bipolar Disorder or ADHD? ByDr. David Koehn Symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder are often confused – and often coexist in the same person. William Dodson, M. D. has...
Taking the MBTI
Taking the MBTI from D J Koehn Consulting Services Inc. ByDr. David J Koehn Please go to the following link to see an excellent general description of the MBTI. https: //www....
Understanding ADD
Understanding ADDByDr. David KoehnThe following synopsis on Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is based on G. Amen, MD, a child and adult psychiatrist, a nuclear brain imaging...
The Importance of Communication
Throughout my experiences as a clinical psychologist, communication comes up almost every time as a critical issue no matter what the problem may be. In order to build intimacy...
Biofeedback - Helping Deal With Stress
In my clinical practice, I have been using Unyte’s biofeedback instrument. Many patients have found it to be helpful in dealing with their stress. Here is a summary of a description...
Social Communication - By David J. Koehn, PhD
Social Communication DisorderSocial communication disorder is characterized by difficulties with the use of verbal and nonverbal language for social purposes. Understanding Social...
Relationship Conundrum
When I was a young professional, I talked about an intriguing perspective of relationship dynamics, especially as a story filler at parties. While based on cognitive and behavioral...
Sleep Disorders - By David J. Koehn, PhD
Do you struggle with a sleep disorder? Do you constantly struggle with sleep? If so, you might have a sleep disorder. There are currently over 70 recognized sleep disorders,...
Prologue to Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, A Treatise to my Mental Health Experiences
PROLOGUE“Exposure Is Being Vulnerable”Brene Brown in her video on Netflix “Call to Courage” talks about being vulnerable. I wrote this treatise on mental health experiences with...
Epilogue to Carpe Diem- Seize the Day, A Treatise of My Mental Health experiences
EpilogueThirteen chapters of my mental health life laid out in front of me, naked. From a Johari window perspective (see illustration), I have attempted to expand and expose the...
Chronic Pain and Psychotherapy - By David J. Koehn, PhD
How common is chronic pain? At least 100 million adults in the U. S. suffer from chronic pain, according to the Institute of Medicine. Chronic pain reportedly affects more Americans...
Chapter 13 - My Next Life (Foresight/Learned Intuition) from "Carpe Diem" , Seize the Day, A treatise of my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter ThirteenMy Next Life“Foresight – Learned Intuition”Since I have moved to the Landings in Fort Myers, Florida, I have met and developed new friends, many of whom are in...
Chapter 12: My Geriatric Life - "A Reflection" from Carpe Diem Seize the Day, A Treatise of my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter TwelveMy Geriatric Life“A Reflection”I am now in my early seventies. Physical health wise, I have had heart surgery where they put in two stints. I had post-surgery complications...
Chapter 11 My Professional Life Reflections on Some Key Mental Health Perspectives from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, A treatise of my Mental Health...
My Professional Life Reflections on Some Key Mental Health Perspectives“Chapter 11”A Potpourri of Ideas Importance of Communications Throughout my experiences as a clinical psychologist,...
Coping - By David J. Koehn, PhD
Every human being has the natural instinct to want to survive. Each one of us seeks out pleasure and attempts to avoid displeasure. When things become uncomfortable we do anything...
Helpful, Hopeful, and Purposeful - By David J. Koehn, PhD
Ever feel like you have nothing to live for? You cannot seem to be able to do anything. You are helpless. You see no way forward. You have no hope for the future. You get...
Chapter Ten - My Marriage Life from Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) My Mental Health Experiences
My Married LifeChapter 10Family Makes A DifferenceThe Significance of Being ConnectedI have been married twice, both for over twenty years, and have found family to be of utmost...
Chapter Nine - My Sports Life From Carpe Diem (Seize the Day): A Treatise of My Mental Health Experiences
Being in the ZoneI cannot remember when I have not been involved with sports. My two oldest brothers even when I could barely walk would carry me around when playing football...
Chapter Eight My Private Industry/Contractor Life from Unpublished manuscript "Carpe Diem" Seize the Day
Chapter 8My Private Industry/Contractor LifeFutility at its Best Being lured away from the Federal Government to work in the private sector for a contractor seemed exciting at...
Chapter Five from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, a Treatise on my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter FiveMy Substance Abuse – Dual Diagnosis LifeNot an Oxymoron But What a “Casino” (Italian for FU)” I spent about a year working the roles of program director, clinical...
Where do I go from this point?
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/fears-and-phobias/coping-with-fears-and-phobias
https://www.lifehack.org/276869/ways-overcome-both-fears-and-phobias
Should I go to a psychiatrist for alcohol addiction?
https://www.health.harvard.edu/addiction/alcohol-abuse
and
yes a psychiatrist should be part of the team.
Anxiety medication that doesn’t cause sexual dysfunction or weight gain?
https://psychologenie.com/anxiety-medication-that-does-not-cause-weight-gain#:~:text=Anxiety%20drugs%20that%20do%20not%20cause%20significant%20weight,nausea%20and%20weakness%20have%20been%20experienced%20by%20patients.
and
https://healthfully.com/anxiety-medications-that-have-no-sexual-side-effects-4078280.html
How do you help a child with anger?
https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/anger-issues-in-children-and-teens
and
https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/angry-child
Low anion gap?
https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/anion-gap-blood-test/#:~:text=If%20your%20results%20show%20a%20low%20anion%20gap%2C,often%20done%20to%20ensure%20the%20results%20are%20accurate.
Does tapering of diazapan cause worsening anxiety?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/benzodiazepines-and-taperingside-effects/#:~:text=Extra%20care%20should%20be%20taken%20regarding%20tapering%20from,may%20include%20tremors%2C%20anxiety%2C%20sweating%2C%20psychosis%20and%20seizures.
and
https://cbhphilly.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Helping-Patients-Taper-from-Benzodiazepines-FINAL-3.pdf
No change after OCD medication?
https://www.anxietycoach.com/overcome-ocd.html
and
consider supplements to psych meds...
https://www.naturarelief-ocd.com/?msclkid=386f075877911f16a0556544a8a34114&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NaturaRelief&utm_term=overcoming%20ocd&utm_content=OCD
Is therapy effective for aggression?
https://www.chp.edu/-/media/chp/departments-and-services/brain/documents/neurology-documents/fragile-x-center-documents/fragile-x-aggressive-behavior.pdf
and
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/aggression-violence
and
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3411865/
Is a psychiatrist goof for treating panic attacks?
https://psychiatryonline.org/pb/assets/raw/sitewide/practice_guidelines/guidelines/panicdisorder-guide.pdf
Is this normal?
https://www.wikihow.com/Overcome-a-Music-Addiction#:~:text=If%20you%20listen%20to%20music%20so%20much%20that,a%20day%2C%20try%20limiting%20yourself%20to%203%20hours.
and
https://www.healthline.com/health/addicted-to-music
I might be losing my mind?
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/auditory-hallucinations
and
https://psichologyanswers.com/library/lecture/read/386313-why-do-i-keep-hearing-things-that-arent-there
Can you treat cigarettes addiction?
https://cbqmethod.com/stop-smoking-best-way-co2pr4/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ma-highintent-web1&lsource=msads&route=routegh&ofr=2p1&path=xweb1&optred=web1thx&utm_grp=8&utm_spt=31&msclkid=2b8bbf949cc210c7aa81dd89808ccf56
How can I reduce anxiety?
https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/stop-anxiety-quickly
and
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/ways-to-reduce-anxiety
Will antidepressants help my anxiety?
https://www.forhims.com/blog/antidepressants-for-anxiety
Mental health question?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/self-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-20350950
and
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/cutting-self-harm-signs-treatment
Can you help someone with severe anger issues?
https://www.webmd.com/men/guide/anger-management#:~:text=Anger%20that%20is%20not%20appropriately%20expressed%20can%20disrupt,heart%20problems%2C%20headaches%2C%20skin%20disorders%2C%20and%20digestive%20problems.
What to say to calm down an angry person?
https://www.wikihow.com/Calm-an-Angry-Person
Panic attack advice?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/symptoms-causes/syc-20376021
and
https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/how-panic-attacks-feel.html?CMP=KNC-DSO-COR-MentalHealth-Conditions-19475-GOOG-HEALTH-ConditionsTreatments-ConditionsTreatments-PanicAttacks-Exact-NonBrand&&msclkid=7613d7c502d71d9aebc7b5d82a929500&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Health-MentalHealth-Conditions-NonBrand-Exact&utm_term=describe%20a%20panic%20attack&utm_content=ConditionsTreatments-PanicAttacks&gclid=7613d7c502d71d9aebc7b5d82a929500&gclsrc=3p.ds
CBD interactions?
https://www.medicinenet.com/bromazepam-oral_tablet/article.htm
and
https://www.mydosage.com/cbd-guide/cbd-drugs-interactions-explained
Stress causing shakes?
https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/signs/feeling-shaky#:~:text=There%20are%20physical%20causes%20of%20shaking%2C%20but%20these,anxiety%20and%20not%20because%20of%20some%20health%20problem.
and
https://veryhealthy.life/15-stress-symptoms-deal/?utm_source=%2Bstress&utm_medium=15StressSymptomsandHowtoDealwithThem&utm_campaign=adw_us
