Do I Have Anxiety?
Anxiety can be considered a mental health condition in which an individual has increased feelings of worry, fear, nervousness, or panic in their everyday lives. These feelings gradually increase over time, making it difficult for the individual to rely on their intuition or thought processing to provide them with feelings of safety. When someone experiences a panic attack, their bodily fight, flight or freeze response is activated to help guide them through the obstacles they face. Because of this, the body repeatedly learns to rely on the flight, fight or freeze response instead of logical thought processing, leading to an overworked nervous system. Anxiety is commonly found in individuals who deal with high levels of stress and pressure from their professional and personal lives. It can also be present when someone has gone through a traumatic experience that their brain and body are continuing to struggle with the mental, emotional, or physical damage sustained. Below are some common symptoms of those who experience general anxiety:
● A drastic change in eating or sleeping patterns
● Physical pains such as muscle tension, body aches, or hot flashes
● Having a “nervous stomach” when faced with anxiety
● Withdrawing from activities or events that may cause anxiety to arise
● The looming fear of danger even when no threat is present
● Increased feelings of fatigue or irritability
● Increased heart rate or breathing when anxiety rises
Overcoming anxiety can be accomplished when you utilize the proper resources and tools meant to help you grow past your worries. Therapy is one tool that is effective in both acknowledging where your anxiety stems from, validating your feelings, and pushing you towards progress. Through therapy, you will gain a deeper understanding of how anxiety has affected you in your day-to-day life in addition to the opportunity to ground yourself in the present moment and recognize your power over your mind.
A trained mental health professional will guide you in identifying what triggers your anxiety so that you can become more prepared in handling the feelings that arise when faced with mental barriers. Furthermore, you will be given the space to explore where your anxiety may originate, giving you the chance to fully comprehend the trauma or negative feelings that you may have experienced. For many, anxiety is the result of the mind participating in “overthinking”, generating emotions of panic or fear of every possible scenario. Therapy sessions are meant to help you be an active participant in your healing rather than watching your anxiety overpower you from the sidelines.
How Can I Overcome Anxiety?
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If you or a loved one is struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, please feel free to contact the office today. We will pair you with a therapist who understands your struggles and is determined to take each step with you during your healing journey.