It can be a tough world. At times challenges and hardship come from all segments of our lives – work, school, relationships – and at the same time. Sometimes our problems become so overwhelming that we are left wondering, “what's the use?”
It is at these times that many find themselves stuck. To ease the pain, some seek the comfort and confine of their rooms to sulk, unable to sleep, eat, or have energy to do the things they used to enjoy (these are symptoms of depression). Others become so overwhelmed and anxious that they experience panic attacks. Others resort to alcohol or drugs to ease their pain. Some become so angry that the spouse or partner and their children bear the brunt of emotional and/or physical abuse. And then, there are those who contemplate suicide.
If you feel stuck and the world seems to have turned its back on you, let’s talk. If you feel as if you have nowhere to turn, let’s talk. Before you give up and let go, let’s talk...
About Franco E. Santos, M.A.
Franco E. Santos is a Marriage and Family Therapist-Intern/Psychotherapist (Intern No.: IMF 61114) in Tarzana, California, a psychotherapist working under the supervision of Dr. Jo Anne Kaplan. Franco provides individual counseling, couples/marital counseling, family counseling, parent-child counseling, and group counseling. Franco E. Santos helps clients find resolution to a wide variety of emotional and relational problems including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and marital/family conflicts.
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