You may experience anxiety in different ways. Your mind starts to race and then you struggle to focus on what you were doing. Good sleep has become challenging. Keeping still or resting is hard because of anxious thoughts.
It is normal to have healthy worries or concerns. It helps us to identify and solve problems. Typically, once the problem has been solved, the worries go away. However, anxiety is when the worry becomes too much and/or lingers after a problem has been solved. It hooks us with thoughts that we struggle to control. Moreover, It can affect us in different areas of our lives be it at work or our personal life.
What are some of the things that you may experience when you are anxious? You may notice:
- Racing thoughts
- Feeling restless
- Muscle tension, stomach aches, or other physical complaints
- Difficulty breathing
- Irritability
- Panic
- Difficulty concentrating
- Trouble with sleep
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While stress and worries are normal, anxiety that takes over your life can be addressed. You don’t need to be consumed by it. Fortunately, there are ways to manage it. Anxiety disorders are one of the most addressed conditions in psychotherapy.
Therapy sessions are tailored to assist you in finding relief. There are various interventions and skills that a therapist may be able to share with you. However, acknowledging your struggles is a good first step in addressing anxiety.
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