Anxiety

Feeling afraid or nervous are normal and necessary parts of being human.  In fact, fear can be very protective when needed; when a realistic danger is perceived the brain signals our body to respond accordingly in order to keep us safe.  This only becomes problematic when fears and stressors turn into consistent and intense worrying that affect everyday situations, but there is an absence of true danger.  Persistent anxiety can have a great affect on one's well-being and can also act as a great stressor and prohibitor in one's day-to-day life.  This can look very different for each person.  Together, we will identify, explore, and work towards realistic and attainable goals to best recognize, understand and manage these feelings of anxiety. 

 

Common signs of anxiety can include: 

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• Racing or intrusive thoughts

• Difficulty concentrating or controlling worrying

• Avoidant behavior

• Increased irritability 

• Physical symptoms in the body, including racing heart, shakiness, excessive sweating, muscle tension

• Difficultly falling or staying asleep 

• Panic Attacks 

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