Think back on your week: Did you stress about whether you’d make it to work on time? Did you worry about how your kid was doing at school? Did you feel anxious about your interview? Did you worry that groceries would be too expensive? You likely answered yes to one of the former questions. If you didn’t, you likely worried or felt anxious about another event. Why? Because it’s human nature! However, though it’s completely normal to worry, it’s important to differentiate the occasional worry from out-of-control anxiety.
“Slow breathing is like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm: the anchor won’t make the storm go away, but it will hold you steady until it passes.” –Russ Harris
Anxiety is what we call excessive and uncontrollable thoughts. If this more accurately describes your worry, you might be suffering from some degree of anxiety, which can have harmful effects on your day to day. Anxiety affects more than 40 million US adults every year, which means there are millions of people out there just like you struggling with the same problem. And fortunately, there are effective treatments out there that can help you better manage or even conquer your anxiety.
If you’re feeling anxious, know that anxiety is highly treatable. Anxiety therapy and medication both prove to help people manage their symptoms and cope with their anxiety. If you’re looking for anxiety therapy or medication management, consider working with an anxiety therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks Jacksonville, FL (West). These professionals can offer the help and support you’re looking for. To schedule your appointment, give us a call at (904) 567-7203. We’ll be here when you’re ready to start anxiety treatment.
Anxiety Symptoms: Am I Suffering from Anxiety?
Some people can easily recognize that they suffer from anxious thoughts; others have trouble separating normal worrying from anxiety. In any case, it’s important to understand and recognize what anxious thinking looks like. In addition to excessive, uncontrollable thoughts, anxiety can come with:
- Fast heartrate
- Tense muscles
- Lack of concentration
- Irritability
- Sleep disturbances
- Nausea
- Sweaty palms
- Sense of impending doom
As you can see from the statistics we mentioned above, there are plenty of people just like you who struggle with anxiety and its accompanying symptoms. You should not feel shame about your anxiety, but you should seek the right help. An anxiety therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks Jacksonville, FL (West) can help you understand your anxiety, including your symptoms and triggers. They can also help you manage your anxiety symptoms and cope better with your anxious thoughts.
Anxiety Disorders: What Kind of Anxiety Do I Have?
There are different types of anxiety, including generalized anxiety (the kind we’ve been discussing), as well as social anxiety, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, and more. Let’s delve into a few of these disorders below:
- Generalized anxiety: Generalized anxiety disorder is the anxiety that most people experience, which is characterized by anxious thoughts about a variety of events and circumstances.
- Social anxiety: Social anxiety disorder, on the other hand, is characterized by anxiety caused by social situations and the fear of being negatively perceived by others.
- Specific phobia: Specific phobia varies on a case by case basis, in terms of what makes one fearful or anxious. For example, one might have a phobia of flying or encountering a spider.
- Obsessive compulsive disorder: OCD is characterized by recurrent thoughts that lead the individual to perform specific actions.
If you are experiencing symptoms of any of the above anxiety disorders, again, reach out for help. You can learn to manage your specific symptoms with an anxiety therapist. You might also benefit from an anti-anxiety medication, which a psychologist can help you attain in medication management.
Work with an Anxiety Therapist at Thriveworks Jacksonville, FL (West)
Anxiety therapy and counseling at Thriveworks Jacksonville, FL (West) can offer personalized treatment plans that consider each client’s specific anxiety disorder, symptoms, needs, and goals. If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or an anxiety disorder, reach out for help as soon as possible. We’re ready to help as soon as today or tomorrow.
If you’re ready to secure your anxiety therapy appointment, all you have to do is call Thriveworks Jacksonville, FL (West) at (904) 567-7203. Our scheduling specialists will get you scheduled with a therapist who has the proper skills, training, specialties, and experience to properly assist you. You’ll have multiple options, including in-person counseling and online counseling therapy. If you want to work from the convenience and security of home, consider online counseling services.
Thriveworks Jacksonville, FL is excited for the chance to meet you! Reach out when you’re ready to get to work with one of our anxiety therapists, counselors, or psychologists.
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