One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Anxiety Counseling—Dover, DE
For some, their stress system is ultra-sensitive, and points out danger even when none exists. When this occurs, anxiety is born. Anxiety is exhausting, frustrating, and can feel never-ending. But you are not alone. The counselors at Dover Thriveworks understand the fight with anxiety, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Fighting anxiety takes courage and strength, even taking the time to read this is a testament to your strength! We know it can feel like a hopeless, uphill battle. You may be thinking right now that these fears are irrational- you know they are—so why does this anxiety persist?
It is possible to regain control over your thoughts and emotions. You are stronger than any illusion your brain comes up with. And, there is nothing “wrong” with you! Thriveworks Dover is excited to help you realize that and beat anxiety. Contact us today to get started.
What Does Anxiety Look Like?
Thriveworks Dover sees some of these symptoms in people who are struggling with anxiety:
- Racing heartbeat, or tightness of chest throughout the day.
- Unusual sweating
- Tense muscles (a lot of people with anxiety find certain areas constantly tight- like the upper back)
- Feeling dizzy or in a constant mental fog
- Racing thoughts
- Insomnia (not able to fall sleep, waking up multiple times during the night, or waking up early and not being able to fall back asleep)
- Constant state of dread (Feeling like something bad will happen or already happened)
- Doubting yourself
- Not doing things that you use to find pleasure in
Anxiety is unique to every person, so this list is by no means complete. Some people may feel intense anxiety during certain situations- like driving a car. Others may have recurring, distressing thoughts. Or maybe you have a general feeling that something isn’t right, and danger is just around the corner, throughout your entire day.
What Is Anxiety Counseling Like?
Thriveworks focuses on individualizing the therapy session, so our attention is on the most important part of counseling—you! Our counselors are here to guide you to your goals, and to help build the best life you see for yourself.
However, there are many tried and true techniques that can help us reach those goals faster. In fact, researchers have found therapy to be the most effective way to overcome anxiety, stronger than even medication. Some of these powerful tools include:
- Learning how to identify anxious thoughts
- Think critically about those thoughts. Are they true? Why or why not?
- Cognitive distortions are common flaws in human thinking that may exasperate or even cause anxiety. We can guide you through recognizing these thought patterns in yourself and how to stop them.
- Coping methods- anxiety exists. It sucks, but it won’t go away after a night. Learning how to manage when bad anxiety does hit is crucial.
- Talk about the core problem. Sometimes anxiety is a result of external factors that are hard to see. Thriveworks counselors are trained to walk with you through your thoughts and life experiences, untangling what may be the root cause.
- Exposing you to the thing that causes you anxiety. It sounds awful, but we’ll be with you the entire time. Facing your anxiety in a safe, controlled environment can be extremely useful in overcoming it.
There are many other ways we will spend our time in a counseling session. Our intent will always be to progress in a way you are comfortable and happy with. The counselors at Dover Thriveworks want to walk with you as you fight anxiety and provide professional advice when we get stuck.
Scheduling Anxiety Therapy at Thriveworks Dover
Anxiety can be a black hole that sucks the joy out of life. It can make you feel stuck and like you’ll never be able to take another step forward. But there is hope! Counseling at Thriveworks Dover can be the little nudge that will get you back on the right path to overcoming your anxiety. We are excited to walk with you on this journey of healing and growth! Reach out today to schedule your appointment. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.
