Anxiety

What is Anxiety?

The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes. Anxiety is a natural human response when we feel under real or imagined threat. It can manifest through our thoughts, feelings, and physical reactions. In many situations, anxiety can be helpful in keeping us alive.

Occasional anxiety is normal and can be an expected throughout life. For example, it is very typical to experience anxiety before an exam or a job interview. Many people worry about common life concerns, such as financial, health, job, or family issues. These feelings of tension, worry, and fear are often temporary. But some people find it difficult to control these worries and the impact they have on a person's functioning.

Do I have anxiety?

For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and gets worse over time. Many of the most common symptoms of anxiety can be mental, emotional and/or physical. These symptoms can include:

irritability, restlessness, or feeling "on-edge"
fatigue
difficulty concentrating
headaches, stomachaches, muscle aches, or unexplainable pain
sleep problems
rapid heart or breathing
excessive sweating

If you suffer from panic attacks, obsessive or intrusive thoughts, and periods of extreme heightened stress, you may have anxiety. Counseling can help lower your anxiety levels, and teach you the tools necessary to learn how to control your anxiety. We can help you get to the root of your anxiety and harness the skills needed to live a more stress-free life.

Anxiety Counseling can help you...

Calm your thoughts
Be present and live in the moment
Worry less
Feel in control
Understand how thoughts contribute to anxiety symptoms
Improve work or school performance

"Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future."

-Deepak Chopra

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