About Anxiety

Anxiety is the response our body and mind have to stress; it can help us cope at a normal level, but it can also interfere with daily life with it becomes too excessive. Too much anxiety can induce feelings of dread, worry, or restlessness. Your brain might be telling you that something bad is going to happen. Living with persistent anxiety can lead to fear, panic or avoidance of school, work, relationships, or other important things in life.

Physical effects of anxiety include a fast heartbeat, sweating, shaking, or trouble breathing. People may also find it hard to focus, feel tense, or having difficulty sleeping. Mental signs include racing thoughts, irritability, and trouble handling fear. These symptoms can have a mild to severe impact on everyday life, depending on how pervasive your symptoms are. While anxiety is a necessary function of your body’s “fight-or-flight” alarm system, it can become exhausting if this alarm system of yours is going off too frequently and intensely.

Fortunately, there are evidenced-based psychotherapy treatment options for anxiety. Life doesn’t have to be dictated by what your anxiety allows you to tolerate; it is possible for you to overcome it and regain control of your life. Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about psychotherapy for anxiety.