by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 4, 2023 | Depression, Therapy
Everyone is looking for a good “life hack,” something that makes life easier and better. Here is one that definitely does both: it’s what I call “Decide on the Daily.” It’s short for “decide how to get the things done that you deal with on a daily basis.” Here is what...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 4, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
I’ve Got Some Emotional Baggage Here… “I’m sorry I’m dumping all of my problems on you.” How many times have I heard this from a client? It seems like it is a version of the statement, “I don’t know how you can sit and listen to people’s problems all day long….” Both,...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 4, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
I love my job. And I know how lucky I am to be able to say that and mean that. I love what I do every day. I look forward to going to work and when the workday is done, I usually feel very satisfied about what I have been able to do. I don’t create...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 4, 2023 | Therapy, Depression
I know there’s no such thing as a “happy 🙂 pill.” But for some people, there are some medications that come close. The issue of psychotropic medication (that’s medication to help with mental health symptoms) comes up frequently in my line of business. ...
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...
