Is it hard to slow down and enjoy time with your friends or your partner?
Are you always worried about making mistakes, looking bad, or being embarrassed?
Do you look put together on the outside but feel worried on the inside?
Do you have trouble focusing during the day, and have trouble falling asleep at night?
Some Anxiety is Normal
Everyone has some amount of anxiety. But, for some people, anxiety can get to a point where it is persistent and starts to hold you back. When anxiety starts to impact you on a daily basis, holds you back from things you usually enjoy or creeps into other areas of your life, you may be developing an anxiety disorder.
The good news is you can get unstuck and work through your stress and anxiety.
Symptoms of Anxiety
People suffering from an anxiety disorder might notice some of the following:
- Feeling on-edge
- Constant tiredness
- Difficulty relaxing
- Numbing activities like long stretches of Netflix, drinking too much, or gaming
- Self-doubt
- Self-criticism
- Difficulty focusing at work
- Racing thoughts
- Irritability
- Difficulty with sleeping / insomnia
- Muscle tightness / digestive problems / migraines / chronic pain
- Panic attacks
- Obsessions / compulsions
- Nightmares
Anxiety comes in all shapes and forms
It might seem like you have everything going for you. You’re successful, but you’re not happy. Your mind always focuses on all your problems. Therefore, you can’t enjoy any of your success. In fact, you are not even sure if you deserve the success you have. At night your mind won’t shut off and you can’t fall asleep. All this worry makes it hard to connect with others. So you feel alone. You wonder if there is something wrong with you.
Anyone can experience anxiety
Perhaps you are worried about whether you are doing a good enough job. Or you’re worried about what others think of you. You might even worry because you’re always worrying. Your ability to worry about something seems boundless. Your mind races and your body feels tense. Sometimes, it is hard to breathe and at times it may feel like your heart is going to beat out of your chest.
The good news is that our counselors can help. Anxiety is common and anxiety treatment can help you start to feel better. It is possible to fully enjoy all of the good things in your life that you worked so hard to create.
Therapy can be a powerful form of anxiety treatment
At New Connections Counseling Center, our psychologists create a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment. We provide space to slow down and tune into the underlying fear that is causing you to feel anxious. Our therapists don’t expect you to know how to do this. We will work with you one step at a time to understand your anxiety. During anxiety therapy, we will work on identifying your triggers and address the thoughts and situations that cause you anxiety. Then we will work through any difficult emotions to find the deeper reasons behind your anxiety.
Anxiety happens when you run away from something that scares you. You may run so fast to avoid the feelings that bother you, that you don’t even know what it is that you are running away from. Maybe you are afraid of disappointing someone important to you. Or you are afraid of losing someone’s love. Sometimes we are afraid of feeling sadness or grief. Yet, with the support of a caring psychologist, you can allow yourself to feel the fear and learn how to overcome what is bothering you. Through this process, you will get what you really need, and find inner peace.
Anxiety treatment can help you get your life back
The New Connections approach to anxiety treatment
Anxiety is the most common reason clients come to New Connections Counseling Center. Our approach to treating anxiety is uniquely tailored to meet your needs. To help you overcome your anxiety we use the following evidence-based approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness
Exploring Causes of Anxiety & Coping Skills
Begin anxiety therapy in Baltimore, MD:
If you are suffering from anxiety, and are looking to find relief from your fears and worries, we can help! Follow these simple steps to begin anxiety therapy at our counseling clinic in Baltimore, MD:
- Reach out to us through our appointment request form.
- Learn more about our therapists who specialize in anxiety treatment.
- Overcome your anxiety and lead a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
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