Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives, in fact, anxiety is a normal response to stressful life events such as relationship difficulties, job change or financial issues.
Anxiety disorders can be debilitating, but can be managed with proper intervention. Some of the symptoms are:
Excessive worry- Agitation/Irritability
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Panic attacks
- Avoiding social situations
- Irrational fears
While these symptoms are common for those suffering from the medical condition called Anxiety Disorder and can affect many aspects of your life, there is hope to a attain serene interaction in life. It is also important to know you are not at fault or caused anything to have anxiety. Like many other illnesses, effective treatments exist to reduce the suffering and help you work towards a happier, healthier life.
If you frequently experience:
Feelings of withdrawal- Pounding heart with racing increased by the subject of thought
- Anticipating the worst regardless of evidence
- Physical symptoms like headaches, severe shakes, frequent need to urinate, stomach pains
- Isolation
- What if thinking
- I can’t breath/do this/relax/stop/switch off/ thinking
- I could be in danger
It’s important to know you are not alone and I am glad you are reading this. There are many techniques that can be implemented on a daily basis that can help reduce symptoms of anxiety. While I know this condition comes with a stigma that may have stopped you from seeking the care you’ve needed, it’s time for your life to be better. I would love to help you. If you are ready, contact me today-by phone or email.