Does it feel like anxiety gets in your way of you being you? Does it feel like no matter what you try, it’s always in control of your thoughts and nervous system?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress and life, but when it becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can significantly impact your quality of life. Anxiety can manifest in various forms, including general anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, and phobias.
I always tell my clients that anxiety can be in the car with you, but never let it drive. It will take you down some windy, catastrophizing roads! It really does take us away from the here and now and interferes with our ability to live our best life.
Our nervous system exists to keep us safe…however, it’s not very sophisticated! Like a smoke detector, it does not know the difference between burnt toast and a real fire!
Let’s work together to find ways to nourish your nervous system!
Anxiety can look like this:
- Nervousness, restlessness, or being tense
- Feelings of danger, panic, or dread
- Rapid breathing or hyperventilation
- Increased or heavy sweating
- Trembling or muscle twitching
- Weakness or lethargy
- Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly about anything other than the thing you’re worried about
- Insomnia
- Obsessions about certain ideas; a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Anxiety surrounding a particular life event or experience that has occurred in the past; a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder
Therapy can help identify unhelpful thinking styles, such as mind reading, fortune telling, and more. We work on re-wiring the neural pathways of thinking. It also provides insight into how your nervous system functions, empowering you to ground yourself and approach situations with a fresh, less intimidating perspective.
Our therapeutic approach recognizes that your experience with anxiety is unique. We offer a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and develop coping strategies. Our evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and body-based strategies, aim to empower you to manage anxiety effectively.
If anxiety is driving your car and you want to take the wheel back, I invite you to contact me today for a free consultation.