Counseling to Reduce
Anxiety
- Do you find that you spend a large portion of your day worrying about various things?
- Maybe you are afraid to go out in public?
- Are you losing sleep at night because you can’t stop thinking about the problems in your life?
- Have you ever experienced a panic attack, with shallow breathing, heart racing, feeling like there is something physically wrong with you?
- Do you wish you could have peace of mind- to be free from this anxiety that seems to control your thoughts?
- You are not alone.
Anxiety Facts
- Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults 18 and over, or 18.1% of population.
- It is very treatable (up to 90 percent of cases), but only 1/3 actually receive treatment for it.
- People with anxiety disorders are 3-5x more likely to go to the doctor, and 6x more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than non-sufferers.
- Depression often accompanies anxiety disorders.
- Physiological symptoms accompany anxiety, such as GI problems, blood pressure, difficulties with sleep, and other related issues such as panic attacks.
Normal Anxiety
- Occasional worry about circumstances
- Embarrassment in awkward social situations
- Jitters or random nerves over upcoming event
- Random fear of object, place, situation
- Wanting to feel safe & secure
- Sadness or trouble sleeping after recent traumatic event
Anxiety Disorder
- Chronic worry causing significant distress
- Avoidance of social situations
- Repeated panic attacks and feelings of terror.
- Irrational fear or avoidance of object, place, situation
- Uncontrollable repetitive acts to feel safe & secure
- Recurring nightmares, flashbacks, emotional numbness about past event
Help for Anxiety
If anxiety has been controlling your life, then I can help you find freedom and relief! Today is the day that we can begin to help you find rest and to live your life to the fullest. Give me a call at: (210)233-8063.
