“Let nothing trouble you, Let nothing frighten you, All things pass away.” Teresa of Avila
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is something that we can all feel at times and can be very distressing.
It can affect you on several levels including your feelings, thoughts, behaviour and body:
- You might find that yourself worrying a lot, feeling irritable, on edge, and unable to switch off
- You might imagine the worst and see things in a very black and white manner
- Your thoughts might appear to have a life of their own and no matter what you do, you just cannot stop worrying
- You might find yourself withdrawing and avoiding situations which cause you to feel anxious
- And physically, you might experience shakiness, sweating, palpitations, breathlessness, and tension in your body.
As well as generalised anxiety and worry, there are also several other types. These include:
- Health anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Social anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Agoraphobia
How can anxiety counselling help you?
- Understand the underlying causes of your anxiety
- Discover the thoughts, feelings and behaviour which help to maintain your anxiety
- Increase your awareness and self-understanding
- Learn skills and techniques to reduce, and feel more in control of, your anxiety
- Learn relaxation skills such as controlled breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness techniques
If you would like to do something about your anxiety issues, please call me on 07970 860 711
Further reading on anxiety
Bourne, Edmund J. (2011) The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
