Anxiety has been a serious human condition throughout history. It has created severe health issues, both mental and physical, and also caused significant inconvenience in daily life. Anxiety therapy has provided much relief, but many others are still in the dark about how this condition can affect them.
Hence the team at Waystone Psychology would like you to learn about anxiety and how anxiety therapy can help.
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a sensation of unease or worry about an uncertain future or the outcome of an event. The feeling is normal, even expected, in most situations. However, when it is overwhelming or chronic, anxiety can become unhealthy and debilitating.
What Are The Symptoms of Anxiety?
Proper anxiety therapy requires knowing how the condition presents itself. There are quite a few indicators to look at, including:
- Hyperventilating
- Increased heartbeats
- Profuse sweating
- Excessive shaking
- Nausea and other stomach issues
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Migraines
- Increased muscle tension
There may be some variations in other people but these are the most common symptoms of anxiety.
What Causes Anxiety?
A critical tool in anxiety therapy is determining and understanding the root cause of the feelings of worry and fear. Some well-known causes include:
- Genetic heredity
- Major life events like loss or childhood trauma
- Chronic pain
- Neurotransmitter imbalance
- Brain chemistry
- Drug abuse
- Stress
- Overabundant negative thoughts
A combination of these issues is usually tied to the cause of anxiety in many people.
How Is Anxiety Handled?
Learning techniques to mitigate and alleviate the intensive nature of the symptoms is also a necessary part of anxiety therapy. Here are a few tips that can help.
- Regular exercise
- Abstinence from drugs and other destructive substances
- Reduce consumption of alcohol and caffeine
- Good diet, hydration and rest
- Relaxation techniques like yoga, deep breathing and meditation
- Maintain a strong social circle and support system
- Engage in hobbies and other fun activities
- Focus on positive thinking
- Engage professional anxiety therapy services
How Professional Anxiety Therapy Helps?
Seeking expert help to calm anxious thoughts and actions is the best way to combat the effects of anxiety. The mental health professional will provide an environment to relax and manage the patient’s worries. This allows patients to be forthcoming, knowing that their worries can be heard objectively and confidentially.
With a professional’s help:
- The root cause and triggers that cause anxious episodes can be identified
- Skills and techniques to manage symptoms and cope in triggering situations can be learned
- Support and encouragement can be provided
- Thoughts and beliefs can be analysed objectively and challenged if they are negative
- Specific therapeutic techniques like CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy), mindfulness-based therapy and exposure treatment can be used effectively
- Medication can be prescribed if required
- A treatment personalised to the patient’s unique needs can be developed
Waystone Psychology – Psychoeducational Assessments & Treatments
Anxiety has had a profound impact on millions of people around the world. Its impacts on daily life, physical health and mental health are well-known. Thankfully, anxiety therapy provides various tips and techniques to help people regain control and alleviate the effects of anxiety. Now, those who suffer from anxiety can find relief with ease.
Please contact us if you need help managing anxiety or if you have any other concerns about therapy Waystone Psychology serves the Kanata and Nepean communities with an evidence-based approach to therapy. Our team consists of experienced psychologists and cognitive behavioural therapists who maintain a compassionate and judgement-free zone. Our goal is to help our clients maximise their coping skills for any situation.