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...
Continue readingHandling the Holidays with Grace
Handling the holidays with grace. This time of year can bring out the best and the worst in all of us, and after dealing with an ever-changing world – we might be a bit off of our game. With Thanksgiving next week, there is a lot to think about. The list of concerns is...
Continue readingIs there a difference between Anxiety and Stress?
Is there a difference between Anxiety and Stress? Short answer – yes. The simplest explanation is that stress is the body’s reaction to pressure or feeling threatened – external factors. Anxiety is a sustained mental health disorder that goes beyond everyday worries. This can be constant and affect your daily life. Waters Edge Counseling...
Continue readingCoping After a Cancer Diagnosis
Coping after a Cancer diagnosis. After receiving a cancer diagnosis, you are forever changed. The unknowns can be overwhelming, and fear of what’s to come can be crippling. This is not only an extremely difficult time for the one diagnosed, but also for their loved ones. Coping After a Cancer Diagnosis Cancer. The word...
Continue readingCounseling when Dealing with Cancer
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 – March 11th in fact. With that in mind, we wanted to talk about the many reasons counseling can help during these difficult times. Seeking counseling...
Continue readingLoneliness vs. Anxiety
Loneliness vs Anxiety. A topic we haven’t tackled yet. With all the upheaval that has happened in our lives since the beginning of the pandemic, there are many of us that have felt extreme loneliness. And, also, a lot of anxiety. But is there a difference? Recent studies say yes, so let’s dig in....
Continue readingGrief & Loss
Grief & Loss. These past few years have given us unimaginable grief and loss. Some of this was of social interaction. Some of the grief is actually due to losing people that we love. The passing of people we love is an entirely different deal. Grief is a normal human response to the loss...
Continue readingSetting Boundaries with Loved Ones During Conflict
Setting boundaries with our loved ones during conflict can be tricky, but it’s extremely important. Many of us are facing this situation right now. Some of it may be due to political differences, varying thoughts about COVID and the vaccine, or just general contrasting views on lots of topics. Setting Boundaries During Conflict I...
Continue readingHow to Ignite Your Sense of Purpose
How can you ignite your sense of purpose? One of the symptoms that people suffering from depression express is lacking a sense of purpose. Life can become monotonous and feel like you are just going through the motions. Especially these days when we are in the middle of COVID-19 and feeling out of sorts...
Continue readingVitamin D and Your Mental Health
There is a definite connection between Vitamin D and your mental health. Just before I sat down to write this blog, I checked the weather forecast for my area. It’s showing rain and clouds for the next 7 days. This is not my favorite weather for several reasons. First, I have young kids, and...
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