Anxiety Therapy in Pasadena
Regardless of if you come to therapy looking specifically to treat anxiety, I find that every one of my clients ends up working with anxiety at some point in our time together.
Anxiety can look like panic attacks, fear of public speaking, social anxiety, health anxiety, or obsessive thoughts, worry, and rumination. But oftentimes it also looks like avoidance, procrastination, bottling things up, or shutting down.
Anxiety shows up at work, in relationships, and in the middle of sex, as well as in Sunday scaries, on your period, and yes, quite often, directly alongside issues like depression.
For better or worse, anxiety is a normal part of life and an unalienable part of being human. But without proper management, it can also end up running your life.
Below are just a few common signs anxiety is present:
Common Anxiety symptoms:
Mental signs of anxiety:
Racing or intrusive thoughts
Worry and rumination
Social anxiety and fear of being judged
“Future-tripping” and catstrophizing
Perfectionism
Feelings of overwhelm or dread
Difficulty concentrating
Phobias and irrational fears
Rigid and restrictive mindset
Irritability and mood swings
Physical signs of anxiety:
Panic attacks and anxiety attacks
Physical tension and muscle aches
Tiredness and fatigue
Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
Headaches
Stomach problems and gastrointestinal issues
Nausea
Chest pain
Restlessness
Loss of appetite
Anxiety Treatment
One of the first things I help clients see when working with anxiety is that anxiety is not the enemy. In fact, when we are able to establish a better relationship with it, we can begin to use it as an indicator that we need to slow down and check in.
But there are also many things we can do to relieve symptoms and prevent further escalation of anxiety through approaches such as Mindfulness and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
If you want help with anxiety - whatever the shape or form - schedule a free 15-minute consultation using the link below.
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Anxiety Resources
Books:
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, by Robert Sapolsky
Feeling Good, by David Burns
Quiet, by Susan Cain
The Highly Sensitive Person, by Elaine N. Aron, PhD