{Schizophrenic.NYC buttons, bracelets, stickers} In just a little over a year since I last interviewed Michelle Hammer (founder of Schizophrenic.NYC, a clothing line aimed at promoting mental health awareness), her company and mission have gained an exponential amount of support from the media and community. Since hundreds of thousands of people with schizophrenia are living … Continue reading
{Westlake Village, California} Though my social media name has the word “fashion,” my fashion sense during the initial stages of my professional career most definitely did not reflect any sense of the word. During college, I apparently believed that it was appropriate to wear flip flops, cut off jeans, and a hooded sweatshirt as both a research … Continue reading
{Malibu, California} This may be my quickest blogpost to date, which is uncharacteristic of me because I’m such a perfectionist when it comes to writing. But I wanted to give a personal update since I haven’t posted about my life in recent weeks on here. Looking back at my posts from 2015, I recognize how … Continue reading
{Rancho Cucamonga, California} I am often asked why I chose psychiatry as my specialty, yet as one of my readers pointed out, I’ve never described my reasoning in a blogpost! So here goes my short story of why I chose the path to become a psychiatrist… The time to solidify your choice in medical specialty and apply for residency … Continue reading
Whenever I receive emails and comments from pre-medical students, I reminisce of my ambitious years in college. The most common questions I receive pertain to advice on how to become a standout applicant in order to get accepted into medical school. I’ve mentioned this before in a previous post — I did not perceive myself as a standout applicant (my … Continue reading
{Ventura, California} I am a perfectionist (sometimes to a fault) and most of my writing is edited at least 10 times until each and every word is as perfect as can be (at least in my mind). One of the reasons that I don’t post more frequently is due to my perfectionism, because I’d much … Continue reading
{Sonoma, California} Sure, when I first heard Hailee Steinfeld’s single, “Love Myself,” on the radio, I initially became excited that such a popular song celebrated a love for one’s self. And even after dissecting the song’s lyrics (to discover the actual allusion to masturbation), I still remained inspired to write a post that paid homage to myself, particularly because I … Continue reading
{Schizophrenic.NYC tank top} As a psychiatrist, I treat nearly all mental health diagnoses, but among the patients that have been most memorable and have broken the most stereotypes in my mind are those diagnosed with schizophrenia. As an intern and resident physician, I allotted more time to talk with my patients with schizophrenia because they were generally the ones who spoke the least and … Continue reading
{Bubblegum Alley, San Luis Obispo, California} I know that the end of year 2015 is fast approaching, but I’m declaring a resolution for the remaining months: to be spontaneous and feel free to explore. The restrictive years of medical education, training, and work, can be so draining. Some of you may know that I work in clinic part-time … Continue reading
{Yountville, California} I woke up yesterday morning with a sense of dread and struggled to get out of bed, yet ended the day feeling energetic and liberated. Lately, I’ve been making conscious efforts to prioritize myself for the sake of maintaining my sanity. As a result, my mood and anxiety levels have improved almost instantaneously after … Continue reading
The one thing that has made me the most self-aware, insightful, and empathetic towards others, especially my patients? Psychotherapy. Everyone can benefit from going to therapy. I probably refer 80% of my patients to a psychotherapist, especially since I believe that the best treatment plans consist of more than just medications (or may benefit … Continue reading
I started blogging during psychiatry residency training a few years ago not only because I needed a creative outlet, but also because I felt lonely and isolated living in a new town without an established support system. I initially coped by laying on the couch watching excessive amounts of television, but then the idea to … Continue reading
{Scripps College, Claremont, CA} To lighten up the mood, I decided to create a series that highlights a bit more about my lifestyle as a busy physician, in addition to specific interests related to fitness, fashion, food, and travel. When I first started my blog during residency, my original goal was to create a lifestyle blog, … Continue reading
{at The Annenberg Space for Photography in Century City} Any weekend filled with food and shopping makes for a fabulous weekend in my eyes. This past week I found myself making excuses to slack on my workout routines, contemplating fast food meals instead of slaving over a hot stove, taking twice as long to type … Continue reading
Even though I’m not allowed to wear open-toe shoes at work, I still buy cute and comfortable sandals in case I’m courageous enough to wear a pair. I recall wearing 3-4 inch ridiculously uncomfortable heels in high school, but those days are long gone. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with stretch heels for the sexy, summery look, … Continue reading
There’s nothing like a weekend of debauchery to escape the daily grind of work…and what better setting to have it than a bachelorette party in Vegas. I despised the city of sin for quite some time after living there a few years ago, but this past weekend brought redemption. Reuniting with girlfriends on the strip … Continue reading
{yummy Spanish latte at Urth Caffe, Beverly Hills} 1. Wear black. 2. Be around a group of friends who look at least 5 years older than you. 3. Wear professional clothing. 4. Pile on the makeup (especially foundation and smokey eye shadow). 5. Listen to NPR to stay up-to-date with current events talk (and not so much … Continue reading
My fashion obsession this week focused on stylish timepieces. Perhaps the wear and tear of my current watch became more apparent as I would nonchalantly and discretely attempt to glance at the time during long appointments last week. I’m a pretty anxious person and have somehow managed to break the habit of constantly being tardy (flashback to the … Continue reading
Los Angeles…home of the trendy, superficial, and fit. Last week I was on vacation and spent the week back home in southern California. In preparation for my trip, I packed my most stylish outfits and made reservations for the most trendy, new restaurants in Hollywood. I spent the first day back with my boyfriend out in Beverly Hills and made … Continue reading
Hi everyone! My name is Vania…my patients call me Dr. M since my last name’s hard to say and remember. I’m a wanna-be Psychiatrist currently in my 2nd year of residency (2 yrs, 5 months left…but who’s counting?). I created Freud&Fashion after I recently got inspired by fashion blogs! I’m not exactly a fashionista (I … Continue reading
Freud & Fashion 