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Eye Information
LASIK Complications
LASIK complications are uncommon but can include dry eyes (about 30% of patients report symptoms immediately after surgery, sometimes becoming chronic), nighttime glare or halos (persistent in about 20% of patients at six months), and rare but serious issues like corneal ectasia (affecting roughly 1 in 166 patients) or infection under the flap (reported in 0.02% to 0.2% of cases).
Mental Health
Guidance
Surround Yourself with Loved Ones
The key is to find and have a support system. People to sit with you in the hard times as well as to celebrate in the good ones. Avoiding social isolation and loneliness can help reduce suicide risk.
psychologytoday.com/us/basics/suicide/mental-health-conditions-suicide
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which is a psychotherapy treatment designed to help individuals heal from the distress associated with traumatic memories.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to control them, while also committing to actions that align with their values
psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy
CPTSD
Complex PTSD typically arises from prolonged or repeated trauma, while PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) often develops after a single traumatic event. CPTSD includes additional symptoms related to emotional regulation and self-identity, making it more complex than PTSD.
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder takes many forms. It is an anxiety disorder that traps people in repetitive thoughts and behavioral rituals that can be completely disabling.
psychologytoday.com/us/basics/ocd
psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder
Additional Articles and Resources
The Psychological Power of Words
Experiencing Verbal and Emotional Abuse as an Adult Child
Be Careful What You Say to Yourself – Your Mind is Listening
Self-Talk Is Destiny, and These 3 Words Matter Most
New Study Reveals How Childhood Verbal Abuse Affects Mental Health
Northwest Behavioral Health Services
10 Mental Heath Resources for Neurodivergent Teens and Adults
Rethinking Suicide through a Neurodivergent Lens
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms
Understanding and Overcoming All-or-Nothing Thinking
Preliminary Report on Chatbot Iatrogenic Dangers
People are Losing Loved Ones to AI-Fueled Spiritual Fantasies
Resources
for Grief
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which is a psychotherapy treatment designed to help individuals heal from the distress associated with traumatic memories.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a therapeutic technique that helps individuals process trauma and emotional distress by focusing on specific eye positions. It is often used in psychotherapy to access and release deep-seated feelings and memories