by Dr. Anita Sanz | Dec 30, 2024 | Anxiety, Therapy
This blog post is in honor of all Veterans this Veteran’s Day. My heart goes out to each and every somebody out there who has a loved one serving in the Armed Forces who is being deployed overseas. Of course, my heart goes out to each and every somebody out there who...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | Dec 29, 2024 | Anxiety, Therapy
The most commonly suggested way to manage anxiety is to calm the nervous system by using diaphragmatic breathing. By breathing deeply, you are physically behaving in a way that sends a message to the brain that you must not actually be in any danger, so it will kick...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | Dec 29, 2024 | Therapy, On The Couch
For the sake of this post, let’s assume you have a friend you’re concerned about. There’s 3-Step process you can adapt to meet the needs of your specific situation when attempting to encourage someone to go to therapy. Empathize with your friend and...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 13, 2023 | Depression, Therapy
If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, then that first cool hint of air untinged by the humidity of summer doesn’t make you feel excited for the beginning of Fall. Where others become inspired by the changing colors of Fall...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 12, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
Babies…cute, cuddly, sweet, adorable. Right? Well, yes… and no. Now I know some people love taking care of babies and I have incredible respect for anyone who can do this and do it well. Major confession time: I am not a baby person. There. I said it and I...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 10, 2023 | Therapy, Depression
“I’m Tired of Taking These Pills!” You want to stop taking your medication. It’s too expensive. You’re feeling the stigma at the pharmacy, thinking people are looking at you differently, wondering why you’re taking them. You’re sick of the side effects....
