DISCOVER METHODS TO MANAGE your anxiety with therapy
Apprehension. Concern. Worry. Agitation. Tension. Nervousness. Fear.
Anxiety falls under a lot of different terms. It has become so prevalent in society that many of us simply accept it as part of our existence, and regard anxiety as something that we are forced to drag through life with on a daily basis.
Anxiety has immense power to control, manipulate, or alter our daily habits. Does it feel like…
I have trouble or talk myself out of doing things that I want to do?
I worry and think too much about things I may be unable to control?
I overwork and stress myself into wanting to do a perfect job?
I care very much about what other people think and it’s frustrating?
Anxiety arrives in many different forms. It influences your lifestyle and has the power to directly control what you think and do.
Handling Our Relationship With Anxiety
In an intimate relationship most people wouldn’t stand for a controlling, demanding significant other. Why is our relationship with anxiety any the more accepting of these character traits?
Nervousness is commonplace. Everyone has to deal with it, and these “butterflies” are often a good indication that we care for the person or thing that is making us nervous.
However, when the nerves become more constant and powerful, it’s time to examine your relationship with anxiety.
Holistic and somatic therapy methods are building a stronger foundation for effective treatment because this type of therapy takes such a diverse, multifaceted approach to dealing with anxiety.
Anxiety signs and symptoms
Anxiety not only deals with the mind, but also physical and emotional symptoms. A more well-rounded type of treatment is proving to represent a stronger form of therapy: one that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit.
Do you find yourself struggling with?
Physical Symptoms
Jitteriness
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Physical tension
Restlessness
Insomnia
Inability to relax
Cognitive Symptoms
Obsessiveness with what other people think and say about you
Belief that you never accomplish enough in a day - overall lack of satisfaction
Persistent and nagging fear that you have done something wrong
Comparing yourself unfairly to family, friends, and co-workers
Obsession with the worst-case scenarios
Inability to relax and “turn your brain off”
Emotional Symptoms
Constant dread or worry
Shame
Insecurity
Inadequacy
Occasional social isolation or depression
Feeling stuck in negative emotions
When You Feel Trapped, Therapy can Offer A solution
Anxiety does not have to control and dominate your thinking and your daily habits. There are ways to get a better understanding of what makes you anxious, how to deal with it when it arises, and how to eventually have a commanding presence over the issue.
Do you want a life where…
You can feel like your true self?
Not worry so much about what others think?
Not feel so restless and that there is always more to do?
Not always jump to the worst-case scenario?
Not feel like avoiding social engagements?
Holistic and Somatic therapy Can Help with Anxiety
If you are seeking real relief from anxiety and want to gain essential tools to help manage the specific ways anxiety shows up in your life, our holistic therapists can help.
Life by Design Therapy is dedicated and committed to helping you heal and build a new foundation for growth and transformation. We offer holistic and somatic therapy and counseling for anxiety because we know that our history, our culture, and our unique life experiences shape us.
If you’re ready to work on your anxiety in a healing, open, and honoring way, contact our Berkeley and Richmond holistic therapists for a free consultation.
