by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Mar 30, 2017 | Abuse, Anxiety, Perfection, Self-Esteem |
Any kind of abuse, emotional abuse included, is an attack on a person’s sense of self. It demeans and controls that person through words or actions, devaluing that person and ultimately elevating the abuser.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jun 27, 2016 | Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Health, Mental Health, Perfection, Recovery, Uncategorized |
Anxiety is defined as “painful or apprehensive uneasiness of the mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill; fearful concern or interest;…an abnormal or overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating,... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Mar 10, 2016 | Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Depression Recovery, Happiness, Mental Health, Perfection, Stress, Uncategorized |
We all know how a negative life view can keep us trapped, fearful, and stuck with choices that ruin any opportunity we might have for success. Let’s look at one way we can turn an attitude of defeat and despair into hope, energy, and confidence. Make an effort... 
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Dec 30, 2015 | Eating disorders, Perfection, Recovery, Teen Eating Disorders |
Whether a person suffers from bulimia, anorexia, or compulsive overeating, eventually the secret does manifest itself. Our bodies are able to tolerate enormous amounts of abuse, but sooner or later they begin to break down. Weight drops dramatically, teeth rapidly... by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Nov 19, 2010 | Happiness, Happy for the Rest of Your Life, Perfection |
If the only way to be happy is to be young and thin, why is it I see so many young and thin people at The Center who are anything but happy?
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Aug 17, 2010 | Gotta Have It!, Perfection, Self-Esteem, Weight |
Carla was so fearful of peple discovering her imperfect “inside” that she exercised to the point of excessity so as to hide behind her perfect “outside” self.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Apr 15, 2010 | Abuse, Addictions, Eating disorders, Kids, Perfection, Self-Esteem, Weight |
From perfectionism to abuse, there are 12 common characteristics of families of those with eating disorders.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Apr 9, 2010 | God, Perfection, Self-Esteem |
We are not reaching for a perfect relationship with God; we’re reaching for a relationship with a perfect God.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Apr 1, 2010 | Perfection, Self-Esteem, Weight |
Instead of setting yourself up for failure with an overly-ambitious exercise plan, build slowly, increasing your activity level just 10 percent each month.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Mar 10, 2010 | Addictions, Alcohol, Kids, Perfection, Self-Esteem |
Only after seeking professional treatment did Brad and his parents rediscover optimism for his future – a future filled with hope and free of alcohol addiction.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Feb 5, 2010 | God, Perfection, Self-Esteem |
Instead of accepting the signs others give you to wear — such as “unworthy,” which only eats away at self-steem — try on a new sign that reads “Valued by God.”
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jan 19, 2010 | Anger, Bible, Christ, God, Perfection |
Perfectionism can be a difficult mind-set to release because it can appear so right. Attempting to achieve perfection can feel so righteous, as Paul talks about in Phillippians 3:9, speaking of his own quest. It can be tempting to forget the “therefore”... 