Depression Blog

We each tend to harbor one or more secret activities or behaviors that we just can’t seem to get enough of.  This “never enough” activity becomes our absolute necessity, our reward, our coping mechanism. We need (or so we think) this activity to insulate ourselves from the world.  Because this world can be a pretty…

A number of our clients come to The Center with chronic pain that has persisted for years. This is often referred to as Fibromyalgia. The client has tried pain medications, diets, stretching, physical therapy, massages, and more. Nothing has seemed to work. But after we begin treatment using the whole person approach, frequently there is…

Anxiety, because it refuses to let anything go, is not unlike an emotional hoarder. Hoarders are anxious people. They are anxious about letting certain things go, such as refusing to throw out anything on paper. Their lives become so cluttered with things that they find essential, they have difficulty functioning. Anxiety is a negativity hoarder,…

It’s springtime. The weather has turned and the sense of renewal is in the air. Beautiful flowers, tree buds, mowed lawns all signal the rejuvenation of flora and fawna. You may be experiencing the sensation of renewal as well. Longer days mean more outdoor activities, more engagement with others, and more vitamin D! Increased Anxiety…

You walk into the office. The room is hushed, and everyone’s head is down. This is unusual as it is generally a lively place. You notice Jimmy. At first, he appears to be working quietly in his cubicle. As you walk by, he looks up toward you, sighs deeply, rolls his eyes, shakes his head…

Do you know the difference between fear and anxiety? If you look in the dictionary or ask most people, these words are often used interchangeably. However, there is an important distinction between them. To understand, let’s consider Janet and Marc. The sun was just beginning to peek through the blinds as Janet opened her eyes…

Is comfort meant to be a universal and immediate panacea for every uneasy thought of interpreted distress?

Stopping the Relationship “Tug-of-war” The Game We have all heard of the childhood game of “Tug-of-war”.  This is a test of strength, where each end of a single rope is pulled by opposing sides, both of which hope to gain control and take the rope from the other. The one who ends up with the…

There are a lot of buzz words these days. “Whole person care” is one of them. But, what does that mean?

Anxiety says worrying is necessary in order to keep track of all of the potential dangers and problems and catastrophes just lurking around the corner.