Anxiety

Will it always feel like this?

You’re a kind, hardworking person who strives to leave the world slightly better than you found it.

If you live a good life, things should work out in the end… right?

It sounds so simple.

But it’s not. In fact, most of the time, life feels like you’re scaling Everest.

Dread and worry, all day long…

You doubt your performance at work.

What might I have done wrong?

You scrutinize conversations long after they’re over.

What did I say to make her react like that?

Presenting something where all eyes are on you… it leaves you paralyzed.

If I can’t get it together, I’m sure to lose this job!

That gerbil in your head leaves your mind in a tizzy and your stomach in knots.

Anxiety isn’t always a problem.

It’s a normal reaction to stressful events like interviewing for a job, speaking in public, or preparing to take a test. It primes your mind and body to react and survive intense moments.

It works by activating the fight-flight-freeze response in your nervous system – all in an attempt to help you avoid danger. You may have noticed your heart racing, rapid breathing, or a sense of panic when you’re anxious.

But that response takes over, and it’s activated even when you’re not in a life-threatening situation. Even if you know logically that you’re not in danger when you go out with friends or have to speak in public, your mind and body don’t always act rationally.

Let’s treat all this excessive worry.

Treatment for anxiety centers on retraining your limbic system, essentially letting the brain know that these everyday tasks don’t require that fight-flight-freeze response.

To treat the anxiety, we’ll take a three-pronged approach that promotes psychoeducation, awareness of your triggers, and skill-building.

This guides our work as we create your unique plan of action. We’ll reflect on your growth and celebrate your successes as you make progress on your plan.

You’ll move from thinking, “What if I fail?’ to, “Even if I stumble, I have the tools to manage it!”

It’s time to be kind to yourself.

If you’re ready to put a stop to self-limiting thoughts, be friendlier towards yourself, and learn that not all anxious thoughts are not facts…

We’re ready to show you how.

Call today for your free 15-minute consultation: (615) 994-1314