One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Anxiety disorders are common and their symptoms can get in the way of normal activity and healthy relationships. They can cause you to miss out on opportunities and avoid risks that help you reach your goals.
Everyone feels stressed sometimes but if feelings of anxiety are interfering with your everyday life, it may be time to consider seeking anxiety counseling. When you’re ready to bring stability back into your life, the counselors, therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Lafayette, LA are standing by to help at (337) 282-7978.
What Are the Symptoms of Anxiety?
Anxiety can cause both physical and mental symptoms. These symptoms can arise gradually or be very acute. Feeling nervous, tense, or restless is common in most people who experience anxiety.
Other symptoms may include:
- Increased heart rate
- Hyperventilation
- Trouble sleeping
- Nightmares
- Difficulty concentrating
- Trembling or sweating
- Feeling unusually tired or weak
- Sense of impending doom or danger
- Gastrointestinal (GI) problems
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be time to consider anxiety counseling with a professional. Working with a counselor, therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist at Thriveworks in Lafayette, LA can help you reduce your anxiety and build a healthier, happier life.
How Can Therapy Help My Anxiety?
Therapy for anxiety can include many different techniques, and your licensed therapist or counselor will create a treatment plan unique to your personal experience. Some forms of talk therapy used to reduce anxiety include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), interpersonal therapy, and exposure therapy.
Talk therapy often involves adjusting your thinking patterns so you’re able to perceive events in a less stressful way. It also teaches coping mechanisms to help you deal with those stressors when they inevitably come knocking. Often, these therapeutic techniques are paired with prescription medications, relaxation techniques, and other treatment options.
Talk therapy can be conducted in several different settings. You can choose to meet with your therapist in person or online. Sessions may also be conducted one-on-one, as a couple, or as a group or family. Both adults and children experience anxiety and can benefit from anxiety counseling.
Starting Therapy for Anxiety With Thriveworks in Lafayette, LA
At Thriveworks, our therapists can partner together to make managing your anxiety a lot easier. Call us at Thriveworks in Lafayette, LA to schedule your first appointment at (337) 282-7978.
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