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We all suffer from some level of stress as life events are unpredictable and the demands of our daily lives often feel overwhelming. Sometimes there is simply not enough time in the day to do what needs to be done and that causes strain on relationships and personal well-being.
If you are feeling stressed, therapy can help you find ways to manage the things in your life that make you feel overwhelmed. If you are faced with more than you can handle and you can’t make external changes, then therapy can help you with the way you handle your stress internally.
It is normal to be nervous or stressed about important events, deadlines or life changes. However, if you worry excessively, you find yourself ruminating with the same thoughts over and over, and actually experience physical symptoms from these thoughts, then you are probably suffering from anxiety.
“Does she not like me? Did I offend him? Oh no – I’m going to be late! How am I going to find parking? What if something goes wrong? What if I embarrass myself? Why hasn’t he replied to my text – is he upset at me? Everyone is looking at me. Can they tell I’m nervous? What if I get fired! Everyone is going to laugh at me. What’s wrong with me? Will it EVER end?”
Anxiety occurs when these kinds of thoughts bring on physical symptoms like:
Feelings of panic and fear
Irritability and impatience
Erratic sleeping patterns
Inability to talk or find words
Difficulty concentrating
Vomiting or nausea
Muscle tension
Shortness of breath
Increased heart palpitations
If anxiety is holding you back from the life you want, a psychotherapist can help you understand what’s happening and why. You will explore the sources of your anxiety, identify the thought patterns that keep it going, and develop practical strategies to calm your body and mind.
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