Anxiety tricks us into thinking that we HAVE to worry; that the worrying will keep the bad things from happening. In reality, most of what we worry about NEVER happens.
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Anxiety can fool us into being ashamed, embarrassed, or self-conscious about how we feel- making us feel very alone. Do these feelings sound familiar?

  • feeling like you’re doing everything wrong

  • can’t sleep because your mind won’t shut down

  • replaying things you’ve said or done- thinking of what you “should” have said/done

  • panic that seems to come out of nowhere

  • you suffer with stomach issues, frequent headaches or neck pain

  • feeling like there’s something terrible right around the corner, but that something never comes

  • you have a constant “inner monologue” of all of the things that are “wrong” with you

  • you worry what people are thinking about you

  • you tend to overanalyze everything- even things that other people don’t seem to worry about

  • constantly on edge

  • you feel like you want to stop worrying about your life, but if you do, it will all fall apart

 

There is help for anxiety

Many people feel like they can’t imagine living without anxiety. It feels impossible. Therapy for anxiety not only helps you find peace, it also reminds you of what’s beautiful about yourself. And It helps you develop new ways of coping, new techniques for managing anxiety and worry, and new strategies for finally relaxing. With therapy, clients are often able to live a “normal” life- where anxious thoughts still "crop up” sometimes, but they now hvae the skills and tools to manage it and live in peace.

Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak. It’s the first step in living a better life.

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Panic Coping Skill

Panic is an overwhelming sense of intense dread or fear. It often seems to come out of the blue, with physical symptoms like sweating, rapid heart beat, flushing and shaking. Here’s a strategy for when panic attacks.

First, remind yourself that you’re going to be ok, as panic attacks themselves are not life threatening (and the good news is: they can sometimes stop happening just as quickly as they started!).

Next, refocus your mind :

  • Name as many breeds of dogs as you can think of (Afghan hounds, Beagles, Chihuahua, and so on- in any order).

  • Think of as many as you can even if you repeat yourself.

  • This activity works to send a message to the brain that everything is ok, no need for alarm.

Adapt the topic to what works for you. If you’re a foodie, name all the foods you love to eat. Or if you like music, name every band you can think of.