Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety can affect people in different ways. Some people feel anxious, nervous, tense, stressed, or “on edge” most of the time. Others suffer from distressing panic attacks that seem to come out of nowhere. Some people fear certain situations, such as social events.
Here are some of the signs of anxiety and stress that you may be noticing:
- Physical signs of stress, such as headaches, neckaches, or backaches.
- Physical problems worsening due to the negative impact of stress, through the mind-body connection.
- Worrying or ruminating off and on, which interferes with concentration during the day, and sleep at night.
- Feeling crabby or irritable. Often, one’s loved ones bear the brunt of this.
- Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
- Feeling tired or fatigued much of the time.
- Acute episodes of intense panicky feelings, accompanied by physical symptoms. People sometimes go to the ER during these periods, thinking that they are having a heart attack.
During our first meeting, I will thoroughly assess the anxiety and stress that you are having. We will then discuss how your anxiety can be effectively treated. There are ways to manage your anxiety effectively so that you can enjoy a healthy productive life. We will develop a personalized plan for you to help manage your anxiety based on the particular anxiety problems that you are having. Your plan may include exercise, relaxation or meditation exercises, stress management, and training in self-talk techniques.
To learn more, check out these links:
National Institute of Mental Health on Anxiety Disorders.
Here is a helpful article regarding anxiety from the New York Times, Understanding the Anxious Mind.
Please contact me if you are interested in learning more at 773-859-1822 or e-mail me.