Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety can manifest in the body and mind and show itself in several ways. Most people experience anxiety in some form or another during their lifetime. It can happen at various points in a person's life and at varied levels of severity. Some people experience anxiety for short periods of time (like a panic attack) or for longer periods of time (like a sense of unease or worry that lasts for days or weeks). Often the symptoms develop slowly. How these symptoms are experienced varies from person to person.
Anxiety is linked to Panic attacks, Feeling overwhelmed or Helpless , Coping with change and unforeseen challenges, Fear of losing control.
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Below are some statements which may help you to identify how anxiety is affecting you. If these statements resonate with you then talking to a counsellor is the most effective treatment and direction you can take. Use the Booking/Enquiries Form if you have any questions or if you would like to make an appointment.
Anxiety Psychological - Ask Yourself
I worry obsessively about every little thing
I can't stop thinking about it
Lately I feel restless, I can't sit still
Concentration and focus is difficult
Everything feels like the worst possible case
I can't to the point, I lose my train of thought
I'm irritable and impatient
Something really bad is going to happen
It feels like something is trapped, I'm trapped
Work is stressing me out to breaking point
I can't face being in a crowd
I feel really unsure & feel bad about myself
I'm going to die
Anxiety Physical - Ask Yourself
I'm short of breath
My heart is pounding
I feel a bit drowsy like I'm always overtired
Constant headache, pressure on my temples
My head hits the pillow & I'm wide awake
It's a slow slow start in the mornings
My body aches, I feel sore all over
Its either diarrhoea or constipation
My period is late, early, more painful
When I'm hungry or when I eat, I feel sick
The main sensation is fear
I feel panic, dizzy, I'm going to faint
How I Can Help
with Anxiety, Pain attacks, Feeling overwhelmed or helpless, Coping with change and unforeseen challenges, Phobias, Fear of losing control
Counselling & psychotherapy is the recommended first course of action when treating all variations of Anxiety.
Book an appointment and start counselling for anxiety, panic attacks, feeling overwhelmed or helpless, coping with change and unforeseen challenges, Phobias or fear of losing control.
“Studies show that counselling is proven to have the most lasting benefits when treating Anxiety.”
Outcomes of Counselling for Anxiety
Explore new and creative alternatives to challenges, thought-processes, coping
Reduce symptoms through practical bodywork exercises (e.g. breathing exercises)
Understand the underlying causes and origins of the anxiety
Safely confront false or exaggerated beliefs
CBT techniques help to identify thinking patterns and beliefs which trigger anxiety and can help to break the immediate cycle before exploring more complex underlying problems
Discover practical steps to support you through anxiety-triggering challenges
Move out of internalised worrying by exploring the reality of the present situations
Find meaningful ways to cope and manage
Relaxation & mindfulness techniques
Tags & Titles: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Overwhelmed, GAD, General Anxiety Disorder, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Unrealistic beliefs & behavioural patterns, Applied Relaxation, Phobia, Hyperventilating, SSRIs, Panic Disorder, PD, Deep breathing exercise, Agoraphobia, Trauma, Social Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Detached Acceptance Technique 'Go with it'