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"Everyone feels a sense of powerlessness" - Dr. Misty Borst on WRNR
Greenbrook's Maryland Medical Director, Dr. Misty Borst, was recently on WRWR. Dr. Borst received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and has been practicing TMS therapy since 2016. During the interview, Dr. Borst touched on h
Greenbrook's Maryland Medical Director, Dr. Misty Borst , was recently on WRWR. Dr. Borst received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and has been practicing TMS therapy since 2016. During the interview, Dr. Borst touched on how to maintain a normal routine, how to live peacefully at home with others, and when you should see a mental health professional.
Dr. Borst gave a few recommendations on how to maintain a normal routine during quarantine:
- Keep a normal schedule:
- Get dressed for the day
- Remain a normal work routine
- Eat healthy meals
- Get back to focusing on the basics:
- Maintain a good diet
- Get the suggested number of hours of sleep every day
- Exercise regularly
- Eat healthily
- Find small areas in your life that you can control:
- Complete yardwork
- Bake something new
- Complete a home improvement
- Complete anything productive, even if it's something small
Dr. Borst also touched on how to handle living at home with others. While practicing social isolation you may still find yourself bothered by those you are living with. Dr. Borst recommends creating a specific area where you can work and where you can relax. This area should be designated to you and allow for some time for yourself. Dr. Borst also gave some recommendations on the amount of news that you are consuming. While reading the news to stay up-to-date is important, Dr. Borst advises that "if you are dwelling on negative news, it has a way to start to affect our brains and how we think. Its kind of like that phrase 'you are what you eat--' we can think about it for our brains. If you are constantly exposing your brain to negative, stressful, and anxiety-provoking situations our brain creates that as our default way of thinking."
Lastly, Dr. Borst points out the difference between situational depression and major depressive disorder. She highlights the symptoms of major depressive disorder and when you should reach out to a mental health care professional. These symptoms include:
- hopelessness
- worthlessness
- disrupted sleep
- not enjoying things you used to
- feeling guilty
- change in appetite
- low energy
If you're experiencing these symptoms for two weeks or longer, it's time to seek medical help or call Greenbrook TMS. Listen to the full interview below:
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