by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Feb 10, 2019 | ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, PTSD, Substance Abuse
As a substance abuse therapist for the past two decades, I’ve been pretty skeptical about CBD. However, as a mental health counselor for just as long, I’ve seen the effects of long-term prescription medication use – not just opiates, but anti-depressants,...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Feb 3, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health
…macht mich stärker. Many of have heard one Friedrich Nietzsche’s most famous quotes: “Whatever does not kill me, makes me stronger.” But as I am reading through Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are, I am reminded of what an impact he...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jan 6, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Wellness
With the holidays behind us and a full week of the new year already passed, we are entering into what can be a very difficult time for many people. “Post-holiday blues” set in. Days continue to be short, cold, and dark. Our bodies naturally want to...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Dec 16, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning
During this time of year, many cultures, religions, and individuals are celebrating, or anticipating the celebration of, joyful holidays. It is also a time of year that many people find most stressful, overwhelming, anxious, and possibly even sad, for a variety of...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Dec 2, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
It’s that time of year where we all might feel a little down – maybe a little sluggish or depressed. It’s the time of year where many people feel SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder. There are quite a few ways to experience SAD – and even...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Nov 12, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
At least once each week, often more, I come across a distraught individual who bemoans the fact that they just can’t find happiness. You may have heard me say this before – or even read it here, but life is NOT about finding happiness. I guess you...
