Content creator sister makes it hard to connect

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister is trying to become a content creator. While I want to support her dreams, it’s starting to take a toll on our relationship. Every time we spend time together, whether it’s getting coffee, going on a walk or just hanging out at home, it somehow turns into a content production day. She’s constantly filming, taking pictures, asking me to retake videos or stopping in the middle of a conversation to capture the “perfect shot.”

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Dear Doctors: I was in a pretty bad car accident. I thought I was lucky I got away with just a concussion, but now I have headaches and see an aura when I look at lights at night. I’m told it may be post-concussion syndrome. Can you please talk about what that is and whether it can be cured?

Younger partner feels rushed in relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: My partner and I have been together for a while now, and I truly care about him. He’s kind and stable, and we have a strong connection. The only issue is that we’re at different stages in our lives. He’s five years older than me and is ready to settle down.

Dog bite interferes in cousin’s relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: Over Memorial Day weekend, I hosted a small get-together at my home with my extended family. My cousin brought her 1-year-old son, who’s just starting to walk and explore the world around him.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Dear Doctors: I am beginning to have problems with anxiety, and recently I had trouble catching my breath. My sister says that’s one of the things that happens in a panic attack. She talked to me about the “333 rule,” and I wonder if you think it can help?

Trump is right; Bass, Newsom are wrong

Throughout the rioting in her city, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has frequently lashed out at President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard and active-duty troops to protect federal buildings and keep the peace. “It makes me feel like our city is actually a test case,” Bass told reporters Monday, “a test case for what happens when the federal government moves in and takes the authority away from the state or away from local government.”

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Dear Doctors: My blood pressure is on the edge of the normal range. My doctor wants me to think about something called the DASH diet. What is that? I want to stay healthy, but I know myself: If I can’t have a diet that is enjoyable, I’m not going to be able to stick with it for long.

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