Anxiety is a natural internal alarm system in the body that communicates that you are unsafe. The feeling of being unsafe can trigger a natural response to a thought, sensation, situation, experience, environment, interaction or person.
Sometimes we can't pinpoint what is exactly happening and anxiety is just there. The responses and symptoms someone may experience varies for each person but overall, its this unsettling feeling that can make you feel really stuck.
When anxiety gets to the point of causing distress and making you feel stuck, its time to take action and seek help.
- Worrying
- Overthinking & Planning
- Intrusive & Disruptive Thoughts
- Rapid Breathing
- Increased Heart Rate
- Chest Pains & Tightness
- Cold Hands & Feet
- Dizziness
- Blurred Vision
- Shaking & Trembling
- Stomach aches, Nausea, & Vomiting
*Note: this list is a brief list of common symptoms
Therapy can help you learn more about how anxiety takes form and shape in your life. Supporting you to learn new ways, perspectives and skills to cope with anxiety.
Anxiety is necessary for life however, when it gets to a point when its causing distress and stopping you from doing the things you want to do then it may be time to reach out for some help.
Therapists do not diagnose but if there is a concern that you may need to seek out a diagnosis to help better support you we will be with you every step of the way.