Anxiety makes things much more difficult than they should be.
Anxiety
Occasional anxiety is a common aspect of life. However, individuals with anxiety disorders often experience intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear in everyday situations. Anxiety disorders commonly involve recurring episodes of sudden, intense anxiety, fear, or terror that escalate rapidly within minutes (panic attacks).
Indentifying Anxiety
Anxiety is a common experience, often arising in situations such as work challenges, interviews, tests, or significant decision-making. It can even serve as a beneficial instinct, heightening our awareness of danger and sharpening our focus for safety. However, an anxiety disorder surpasses fleeting nervousness and mild fear that one may encounter periodically. It occurs when: Anxiety disrupts normal functioning and has emotional triggers frequently provoke exaggerated reactions.
Symptoms of Anxiety
- a churning feeling in your stomach
- feeling light-headed or dizzy
- pins and needles
- feeling restless or unable to sit still
- headaches, backache or other aches and pains
- faster breathing
- a fast, thumping or irregular heartbeat
- sweating or hot flushes
- sleep problems
- grinding your teeth, especially at night
- nausea (feeling sick)
- needing the toilet more or less often
- changes in your sex drive
What’s Next?
It is crucial to acknowledge that you are not alone in this struggle; anxiety is a widespread response to the challenges of modern life. The incessant demands of work, financial pressures, and the burden of relational expectations can rapidly accumulate, resulting in overwhelming worries and enduring psychological distress. You may find yourself feeling trapped, incapable of finding a solution, and losing hope for transformation. At Salix Psychotherpy, we are here to help. Reach out and get back on the path forward.
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