Anxiety
The feeling of being anxious, apprehensive, concerned, fearful, nervous, stressed or worried is referred to as Anxiety. Life is full of unpredictability, constant change, challenges and disappointments. You might feel overwhelmed, anxious or stressed. It is not easy to bounce back bright and breezy all the time! Anything that makes you feel threatened or frightened can cause anxiety.
General Anxiety (GAD)
GAD is a condition of feeling anxious most of the time. You are always worried, even when there is no real cause. It seems something bad is going to happen at any moment and everything is going to end in disaster. People who suffer from GAD get so used to it that it becomes their normal way of living. They often don’t realise they could overcome it and be more relaxed and positive.
Specific Anxiety
A person may also feel anxious when they are afraid of certain things or situations. Specific forms of being anxious include agoraphobia, panic, phobia, social anxiety and trauma.
Common Causes of Anxiety
- Childhood trauma
- Fear of uncertainty and unpredictability
- Financial problems
- Mental or physical health problems
- Negative life events
- Overwork or fatigue
- Personality type
- Relationship or family breakdowns
- Social isolation
- Stress or stress build-up
- Use of or withdrawal from drugs, such as cannabis
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
- Catastrophising – imagining the worst
- Constantly feeling agitated, worried or fearful
- Dry mouth and feeling thirsty
- Feeling edgy, jumpy or tense
- Loss of appetite or overeating
- Nauseous and sick in the stomach
- Persistent negative thoughts
- Pounding heart and sweating
- Sleep problems
- Unable to concentrate or focus
To read more about Anxiety, see downloadable PDFs: Anxiety and Activities to help you feel Calm.
Counselling for Anxiety
Anxiety makes you feel uneasy and unable to manage your feelings. If this sounds like you, counselling can help. Whatever is
causing the distressing feelings, it is important to get help before they get out of control. Get things off your off your chest and ease the tension. You can learn the skills you need to take charge. Instead of being stressed, you’ll be comfortable and happier. We can help you explore and understand your fears. Mindfulness therapy (MiCBT) is especially helpful in overcoming fear, learning how to stay calm, and feeling so much better! If this sounds like the help you want, click on the image to book your session.
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