by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Nov 13, 2017 | Abuse, Mental Health, Recovery, Relationships |
Over the years, I’ve learned how important both verbal and nonverbal communication is in a relationship. Healthy communication, then, requires a new blueprint for those who have experienced childhood abuse.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Nov 6, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Recovery, Stress |
Anxieties are progressive, so it seems logical that one of the answers to anxiety would be a progression of a different kind. When a fear starts out small and keeps expanding, the way to combat anxiety is to cut that anxiety down to size. Instead of trying to take on the whole fear, you start small, working your way up your fear, like climbing a ladder.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Mar 23, 2017 | Anxiety, Causes, Counseling, Happiness, Recovery, Relationships, Stress |
Anxiety has written a script where you play the part of a frazzled, anxious, suspicious, irritable, short-tempered, and easily frustrated person. How do you want to be perceived by the other players on stage? When you take control of your own script, you determine the part you are going to play and then you act accordingly.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Mar 15, 2017 | Abuse, Anger, Depression, Happiness, Prayer, Recovery |
Negative messages need to be turned up, but only so you can evaluate them; they are not meant to be cranked up for the rest of your life. The goal of turning up the volume of negative thoughts is so you an really hear what they’re saying and learn to put those messages in their proper context.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Oct 16, 2016 | Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Depression Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery, Stress |
Big fears are a complex connection of smaller components. Fears generally have a timeline – a when. They have a reason – a why. They have a pattern – a what. They have an outlet, a venue for expression – a how.
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 | May 6, 2016 | Anxiety, Childhood Depression, Depression Recovery, Depression Treatment, Health, Health Articles, Mental Health, Nutrition, Recovery |
The Surprising Role of Nutrition in Mental Health Is there a link between your diet and your mental health? The rate of mental health issues among our population is on the rise – the World Health Organization forecast depression to be the number one disease on earth...
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Feb 22, 2016 | Addictions, Depression, Depression Recovery, Eating disorders, Gotta Have It!, Recovery |
There is a wide difference between control and self-control. Many of us would admit to a desire for control in our lives and in fact have developed patterns and behaviors to attempt to achieve it. We’re not as diligent, however, when it comes to incubating an...
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Feb 6, 2016 | Abuse, Anxiety, Causes, Depression, Recovery |
“So you really think you can get that job, huh? What a joke! Why in the world would anyone want to hire you?” Jeff’s older brother sneered at him with disgust. “Well, I guess because I’m a hard worker and I’m willing to learn,” Jeff responded angrily, feeling that...
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 | Sep 9, 2015 | Addictions, Depression, Eating disorders, Happiness, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Recovery, Self-Esteem, Teen Eating Disorders, Weight |
Few things are as frightening as losing control, feeling powerless against overwhelming forces. When overcome by events, we can feel swept up on relentless waves of circumstance that hurl us toward terrifying heights and bone-jarring lows. Each event is made worse if...
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | Jun 1, 2015 | Abuse, Anxiety, Childhood Depression, Childhood Eating Disorders, Kids, Mental Health, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships, Teenagers |
One of the deepest needs of children is consistency, including the certain knowledge that they are unconditionally accepts and valued by those who love them. Small children crave the repetitive, constant nature of certain stories in which the same words or phrases are...
