by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 10, 2023 | Well Being, Life Hacks
Love the concept of living off the grid? A home that creates its own energy and water supply, so that there is no need to pay for and rely on outside sources would be the ideal home for many people. In a home that’s “off the grid,” you might even be able to get the...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 10, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
Don’t Try! I mean it. Don’t try to change. Not one thing. Not your bad habits, your bad behavior, or your bad attitude. Surprising advice from a therapist? Not at all! Here’s why. Trying Doesn’t Work If there is something in your life that isn’t...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 5, 2023 | Therapy, Depression
Pets for Mental Health Pets add immeasurably to the quality of life…. so much so that I have often advised clients to get one in order to improve their mental health. Pets can give you a reason to get up in the morning if you suffer from depression or grief. Pets can...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 5, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
Have you ever decided you were going to make a change in how you eat or how active you are and you make a plan and set your goals and… you don’t follow through with it? If the answer is yes… it means you’re human. But wouldn’t you like to be able to stick with...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 5, 2023 | Depression, Therapy
Why Can’t My Psychiatrist Be More Like My Therapist? “My psychiatrist doesn’t listen to me!” “I just walked out with 2 more prescriptions!” “15-minute med checks… give me a break!” These are some of the complaints I hear on a weekly basis from clients who see...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 5, 2023 | Depression, Therapy
Many people feel shame and want to know what they can do about that awful black feeling inside, with good reason. Feeling shame is toxic. It affects how a person thinks and feels about themselves, their self-worth, what and who they deserve in their life, and...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 4, 2023 | Therapy, Depression
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 | Depression, Therapy
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. ...
