Anxiety: Is that you?
You feel angry, irritable, on edge.
You notice yourself struggling to be patient. Sometimes you are quick to snap on friends, family, or your partner. You weren’t this way before, but recently you have struggled to stay calm.
If you're nodding your head right now as you read this you may be demonstrating symptoms of anxiety.
As humans, we're so good at multitasking, taking on extra work, pushing through our emotions. But, we forget to stop and recognize, listen to them when they need us to slow down. We suddenly get to the point that we do not understand what they are communicating and slow down. We feel overwhelmed with all our various responsibilities, commitments, and obligations. These are the moments we need to stop and reevaluate. Consider scheduling an RW therapy appointment to learn how to more effectively identify our stressors and cope with them to function more appropriately, respond better to our environment, feel more fulfilled in our relationships, and live a balanced, resilient life.
Anxiety shows up differently in different stages of our life. Sometimes, it’s things we didn’t realize that’s were simmering under our masks. A therapist can help you identify underlying issues and process them in a safe non-judgemental space as well as learn strategic skills to help you cope with the identified stressors, triggers, or sources to your anxiety.
Signs and symptoms of anxiety should not be ignored. If untreated, they can increase in severity and may become a disruption in your daily function.
If these increase in severity, they may result in physical somatic symptoms, panic attacks, or disrupt your daily life and functioning,
Are you interested in learning more about recognizing signs of anxiety or how to cope with daily stressors? Today, schedule a 15-minute consultation or entire session appointment below.
Disclaimer: This blog is not a replacement for therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling to cope with stress or relax share this blog with them. If you are interested in learning more coping strategies unique to you or participating in therapy. Click the link below to learn more about Resilient Wellness or schedule an appointment.
