St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah – history & pitfalls. Along with tradition and fun, St. Paddy’s Day can have a downside as well. Sometimes the celebration of the day can be a lot for people. Anyone that has substance abuse issues or even fear of crowds and anxiety can have a really hard time....
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A look into Suicide. Suicide is an extremely hard topic to tackle. But it is a reality in our world. And, unfortunately, the statistics show that numbers are up. There is always a way out, but sometimes that’s hard for us to see. A Look into Suicide Perhaps, like me, you know of a...
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Time for counseling? One of the biggest things we hear from our clients at Waters Edge Counseling is, “I just wish I had started counseling sooner.” The truth is, many people wait until they are in a crisis, or close to “crisis mode” to seek out help, but this doesn’t have to be the...
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Counseling when dealing with cancer. Catie’s Gathering, sponsored by CURE (a Childhood Cancer Research organization very close to our hearts here at Waters Edge), is on the horizon – February 24th in fact. With that in mind, we wanted to talk about the many reasons counseling can help during these difficult times. Seeking counseling...
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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Here in Savannah, our weather fluctuates constantly. For instance, this week, it’s foggy and in the 60’s and last week it was really cold and sunny. But regardless of temperature and/or precipitation, we can all experience Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? With...
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Is it Loneliness or Anxiety? During this time of year especially, when the weather is a bit dreary, we can start feeling low. There are many of us that felt extreme loneliness during the pandemic. Many have still not gotten back into the swing of things. We’ve also had a lot of anxiety. But...
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Teens and Mental Health. With everything available to our teens these days via social media, the internet, streaming videos, etc. – teens are suffering with mental health more now than ever. As a constant tool for comparison, social media can lead to self-esteem issues and feelings of isolation. There is no wonder that the...
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Could Marriage or Couples Counseling be right for you? In any relationship, there are difficulties. Some are minor, such as disagreements about household chores or low-key spats now and again. But some issues are harder to deal with. Infidelity, money concerns, lack of trust, parenting…the list is long. Marriages and romantic relationships can be...
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How do you combat post-holiday depression? It can be a bit tricky. The holidays can bring up a lot of emotions, and those feelings are not always positive. While some might feel excited and upbeat, others may feel anxious or depressed leading up to or during the holidays. People may feel low once the...
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Let’s talk about Goals vs. Resolutions. So, why are goals better than resolutions? As we approach the new year, many of us are committing to making some differences. Whether they are health-related or financial, plans to be more “present” or aspirations to reach out more often to family and friends. Everyone has something they’d...
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