HELP FOR ANXIETY

Many of us will experience a period of overwhelming stress and anxiety at some point in our lives. Anxiety is the most common presenting problem that brings people to therapy.  

Some common symptoms include:

• 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 concentrating
• Insomnia or restless sleepy
• Obsessive, scary thoughts
• Chronic worry

The good news is that anxiety doesn’t need to overtake your life.  Therapy can help you uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears.  It can help you learn how to relax, look at situations in new, less frightening ways, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.