Hardship and challenges are part of human existence. Properly dealt with, hardship and challenges can help us grow, allowing us to face even greater challenges that the future may bring.
However, at times challenges and hardship seem to come from all segments of our lives – work, school, personal relationship – 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 of us find ourselves stuck. To ease the pain, some of us seek the comfort and confine of our rooms to sulk, unable to sleep, eat, or have energy to do the things we 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 numb themselves. Others 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.
Based in Encino, CA, Franco (or "Frank" to some of his friends) Espeleta Santos, M.A., received his Master of Arts degree in Psychology with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute and his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
