Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal feeling, and we all experience it throughout our lives. In fact, not only is it a normal feeling, it can even be beneficial because it prepares the mind and body to cope with certain realities. When anxiety persists, however, it can feel unmanageable and overwhelming. For some people, unmitigated anxiety is is triggered by specific situations or circumstances; for others, it is pervasive. When anxiety feels out of control, it interferes with your quality of life. Anxiety can be experienced cognitively (i.e. in the mind), or it can be experienced somatically (i.e. in the body).

Symptoms of Anxiety

• Feelings of dread, panic, or imminent danger

• Excessive worry

• Racing thoughts

• Restlessness

• Difficulty concentrating

• Irritability

• Sleep disturbances

• Chronic avoidance of situations that elicit anxiety

• Accelerated heart rate, sweating, or chest pain

• Shortness of breath

• Gastrointestinal problems

• Obsessions and ruminations

• Performing certain behaviors repeatedly

Our therapists are available to help you address and resolve your symptoms of anxiety by changing problematic thoughts and behaviors and by preparing you to effectively handle situations that elicit symptoms of anxiety. We will equip you with all the necessary tools and skills you need in order to return to a life that feels calm and enjoyable. 

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above or have questions about treatment, do not wait. Help is only a phone call away.