Lott Behavioral Health

Lott Behavioral Health Psychiatry for Chicago's western suburbs Psychiatric Treatment and Addiction Treatment in a private comfortable office setting.

Decision fatigue is the silent reason you can make 100 decisions for everyone else all day… and then completely short-ci...
02/12/2026

Decision fatigue is the silent reason you can make 100 decisions for everyone else all day… and then completely short-circuit when someone asks, “What do you want for dinner?”

It’s what happens when your brain has been doing nonstop choosing, what to respond to, what to prioritize, what’s urgent, what to wear, what to cook, what you forgot, what you should be doing. Even “small” choices add up.

Top 15 quick hacks to reduce decision fatigue:
1) Two-choice rule: limit yourself to A or B for non-important decisions.
2) Default breakfast: same simple breakfast most days.
3) 3 outfit formulas: rotate 2–3 “uniforms” (work, errand, lounge).
4) Theme days: ex. Monday admin, Tuesday laundry, Friday planning.
5) Decision window: make decisions at set times (ex. email at 11:30 + 4:30).
6) One-touch rule: if it takes

02/09/2026

The big day is here at last! Lott Behavioral Health is in our new home at 2300 Cabot Drive, Suite 455 in Lisle, IL. Stop by and see our new space!

If depression treatment has felt like a revolving door of “try this, wait 6–8 weeks, adjust the dose, try again”… you’re...
02/09/2026

If depression treatment has felt like a revolving door of “try this, wait 6–8 weeks, adjust the dose, try again”… you’re not alone & you’re not “too complicated.”

For some people, this is treatment-resistant depression (TRD) (often defined as limited relief after trying 2+ antidepressants at an adequate dose and duration). And when that’s the case, it may be time to talk about next-step options, including ketamine for depression or esketamine (Spravato) in a medically supervised setting.

Here’s why ketamine gets attention:
Most traditional antidepressants mainly target serotonin and norepinephrine & can take weeks to help. Ketamine works differently, primarily through the glutamate system, which plays a major role in how brain cells communicate. In patient-friendly terms: it may help the brain strengthen connections & support neuroplasticity, which can create a window of relief for some people (sometimes within hours to days).

Important note: ketamine isn’t a magic fix, & it’s not right for everyone. It should be done with proper screening, monitoring, and a plan (including therapy/support, safety follow-up, & maintenance).

Contact us today to see if this treatment option is the right next stop for you: 630-730-5506

Selective news avoidance is when you intentionally (or semi-intentionally) skip certain news because it feels too overwh...
02/04/2026

Selective news avoidance is when you intentionally (or semi-intentionally) skip certain news because it feels too overwhelming, upsetting, repetitive, or draining. This isn’t automatically “being uninformed” or “not caring.”
A lot of the time, it’s your brain protecting you from overload.

What it can look like:
- You open the news… then immediately close it
- You mute keywords, unfollow accounts, or avoid certain topics
- You tell yourself “I can’t handle this today” (and you mean it)
- You feel tense, irritable, or heavy after even a quick headline
- You scroll for “just enough info” but end up flooded anyway

Why it happens (in plain language):
Your nervous system wasn’t built for constant crisis updates. When the threat system is activated over and over, your brain starts trying to reduce exposure, sometimes by checking out entirely, sometimes by obsessively checking for control. Both can be stress responses.

The goal isn’t “zero news.” It’s informed without being consumed. A healthier way to avoid (without going numb)

Try this “Selective + Intentional” approach:

Pick your lanes:
- Choose 1–2 topics you’ll follow closely. Let the rest be “light touch.”
- Set a time container: 5–10 minutes, once or twice a day. No endless refresh.
- Choose a “source rule”: One trusted outlet > 12 hot takes.
- Body check-in first: If you’re already activated (tight chest, racing thoughts), regulate before you read.

Close with a reset: Water, movement, outside air, music, text someone, anything that brings you back to the room you’re in.

Quick reminder: Avoiding the news doesn’t mean you’re weak. It can mean you’re human and you’re learning what your mind can hold right now.

We’re almost there—and it shows.What was once a construction site is now a nearly finished space, thoughtfully designed ...
02/03/2026

We’re almost there—and it shows.

What was once a construction site is now a nearly finished space, thoughtfully designed to support healing, focus, and connection. Walking through these rooms, you can already feel how this environment will help our team do their best work for the people who trust us with their care.

We can’t wait to welcome patients into a space that reflects our commitment to thoughtful, compassionate mental health support.

Now it’s really starting to take shape.With fresh paint on the walls and flooring going in, these rooms are beginning to...
01/29/2026

Now it’s really starting to take shape.

With fresh paint on the walls and flooring going in, these rooms are beginning to feel less like a project and more like a place of care. You can start to see how each space will support privacy, comfort, and calm—for both our patients and our team.

Every detail is coming together with intention, and each step brings us closer to opening our doors and serving our community in an even better way.

01/27/2026

Things are starting to feel real.

In this walkthrough, you’ll notice drywall going up and rooms beginning to take form—turning an open construction site into recognizable offices and treatment spaces. It’s exciting to see how quickly the environment is transforming.

Each step brings us closer to welcoming patients into a space designed with care, privacy, and intention.

Medication response often looks… unglamorous.Not fireworks—follow-through. Not “fixed,” more functional.You might still ...
01/21/2026

Medication response often looks… unglamorous.
Not fireworks—follow-through. Not “fixed,” more functional.

You might still have anxiety/depression/ADHD symptoms, but they don’t hijack the whole day. You get a little more space between the trigger and the spiral. Your coping tools actually land.

If you’re wondering whether it’s working, don’t only ask “Do I feel great?”
Ask: Is life more manageable? Am I recovering faster? Is my baseline steadier?

Perfectionism is often talked about like a “high standards” thing but for many people, perfectionism is anxiety in disgu...
01/15/2026

Perfectionism is often talked about like a “high standards” thing but for many people, perfectionism is anxiety in disguise. It can be a form of self-protection your brain learned to use to avoid criticism, rejection, or shame.

If you grew up in an environment where mistakes felt unsafe (emotionally or socially), your nervous system may have learned: be perfect to stay safe. That can show up as overthinking, people-pleasing, procrastination, avoidance, or constant checking even when you’re capable and motivated.

Here’s the reframe that helps:
Perfectionism isn’t a character flaw. It’s a coping strategy.
And coping strategies can be updated.

Try this today if you’re stuck in a perfectionism spiral:
➡️What am I afraid will happen if this isn’t perfect?
➡️Is that fear about right now… or a familiar old story?

If this resonates, save this post for the next time you’re rewriting the same thing for the 12th time. And share it with a friend who’s “productive” but exhausted.

01/13/2026

Progress isn’t always polished—but it’s exciting nonetheless.

Here’s a quick walkthrough of our new Lott Behavioral Health space while it’s still in the early stages of construction. You’ll see exposed framing, electrical conduit, and the bones of what will soon become a warm, supportive place for care.

Every wire and wall is part of building a space where healing can happen. More to come as the vision continues to take shape.

You can look totally fine…and still be deeply not okay.A quick story (that might feel uncomfortably familiar):You wake u...
01/07/2026

You can look totally fine…and still be deeply not okay.

A quick story (that might feel uncomfortably familiar):
You wake up, answer the texts, show up to work, smile in the meeting, make a joke, help someone else…
Then you get home, sit on the couch, and your brain goes:
“Great job today! Now let’s feel nothing.”

That’s what people often mean by smiling depression (sometimes called high-functioning depression)...when you’re functioning on the outside, but internally you’re running on fumes. And it’s more common than people think:
About 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year. Depression can be part of that picture and it doesn’t always look like crying all day in bed. Sometimes it looks like being “the reliable one” who is quietly struggling.

Smiling depression can show up as:
✔️feeling numb or
✔️disconnected from your life
✔️fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix
✔️irritability (more than sadness)
✔️going through the motions on autopilot
✔️losing interest in things you should enjoy
✔️crashing at night after “holding it together” all day

Here’s the part adults really need to hear:
Functioning isn’t the same as flourishing. And you don’t have to “earn” help by falling apart first.

If you’re reading this thinking, “Yep… but I’m still getting everything done,” consider this your permission slip: you can be high-achieving and depressed. Both can be true.

If this feels like you, start small:
✅ tell one trusted person
✅ talk with a therapist
✅ consider a psychiatric evaluation if symptoms are sticking around (sleep, mood, motivation, focus)

If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call/text 988 (U.S.) for immediate support.

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2300 Cabot Drive, Suite 455
Lisle, IL
60532

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+16307305506

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