TIPS FOR DEALING WITH ANXIETY
How Do I Know if I am Anxious?
Anxiety can be difficult to control and can include excessive worry about multiple things, sometimes even about less severe stressors. Anxiety symptoms can include:
Feelings of restlessness or being on edge
Irritability
Muscle tension
Getting overwhelmed or tired easily
Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
What Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety symptoms can occur from overuse of caffeine, or result from a medical diagnosis, or a side effect of certain nutritional deficiencies or even from certain medications. Some individuals begin experiencing anxiety after multiple significant stressors have occurred, or following other major changes such as divorce, financial struggles or experiencing a natural disaster. Anxiety can sometimes tend to run in families also, either as inherited nervous system issues or as learned behavioral responses. Anxiety issues are commonly experienced by individuals who experienced trauma and abuse during childhood, or during abusive adult relationships.
Anxiety can have detrimental effects not only on how a person feels day-to-day, but also negatively affecting behaviors such as household tasks and family functions, or work and academic performance. Anxiety can sometimes lead to perfectionistic tendencies, fear of failure and other unrealistic goals.
What Can I Do to Better Deal with My Anxiety?
Activities that can help cope with anxiety include:
Eating nutritious foods to keep your body physically healthy
Getting enough physical activity every day
Getting adequate sleep and rest
Engaging in daily periods of relaxation, meditation, or other calming activities
Talking with your doctor to see if there are medical issues that may be causing your anxiety
How Does Therapy Work?
Counseling can also be of significant benefit in learning how to cope with and manage anxiety. A counselor is an impartial person that will keep your information confidential. A counselor listens to your concerns and works with you to develop a personal and individualized plan for coping with and overcoming your anxiety, and to help you get your life back on track.
How to Get Started Today
Contact my office today to schedule an initial appointment
by phone 334-676-3488