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 | May 1, 2023 | Anxiety, Therapy
Odontophobia or Dentophobia You know if you have it…a fear of going to the dentist. It’s the smell of the office. It’s the sound of the drill. It’s the fear that it’s going to hurt. If you’ve put off having dental work done, it’s the embarrassment of having to admit...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 1, 2023 | Anxiety, Therapy
Imagine you’re given two choices about getting something done: Choice #1: Do it or else bad things are going to happen to you. OR Choice #2: Do it and I’ll give you the reasons why it would be a good idea for you to do it. Which choice appeals to...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 1, 2023 | Anxiety, Therapy
Do you feel stuck? Nothing’s moving? Can’t get going? Like when you’ve gotten your car or truck stuck in soft sand. And the harder you try to get out, the deeper you dig yourself in. No matter where you are on your journey through life, there are going to...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | Apr 23, 2023 | Anxiety, Therapy
It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory. ~W. Edwards Deming This is a time of year when people often are readying themselves for change. The start of a new year is only days away. You might be thinking about making some New Year’s...
