The causes of anxiety disorders are currently unknown but likely involve a combination of factors including genetic, environmental, psychological and developmental.
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Feeling highly ANXIOUS, or experiencing a panic attack can be overwhelming and disorienting, especially when it feels uncontrollable.
Counselling offers a supportive and validating environment where individuals can express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
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When suitable, techniques such as exposure therapy or systematic desensitization to gradually expose individuals to feared situations or stimuli in a controlled manner may also be utilised. This helps reduce avoidance behaviors and desensitize individuals to anxiety triggers.
Anxiety is a natural human response to stress or perceived threats, and mild levels of anxiety can be beneficial to us in some situations.
While it is normal to experience occasional anxiety in response to life’s challenges, anxiety becomes a concern when it becomes excessive, persistent, or interferes with daily functioning.
Anxiety refers to anticipation of a future concern and is often associated with muscle tension and avoidance behavior, it is also characterized by excessive worry, fear, and apprehension.
shortness of breath or hyperventilation
Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
Muscle tension or tremors
Sweating
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Nausea or stomach discomfort
Headaches or migraines
Fatigue or weakness
Restlessness or feeling on edge
Excessive worry or fear
Irritability, impatience or agitation
Nervousness
Feelings of apprehension or dread
Feeling overwhelmed
Racing or intrusive thoughts
Catastrophic thinking (imagining the worst-case scenarios)
Difficulty making decisions
Difficulty concentrating
Memory problems or blanking out
Trouble focusing or mind going blank
Heightened sensitivity to potential threats or dangers
Avoidance of anxiety-provoking situations or triggers
Seeking reassurance from others
Ritualistic behaviors (e.g., checking, counting, repeating actions)
Difficulty sleeping or insomnia
Changes in appetite or eating habits
Procrastination or avoidance of tasks
Persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, such as work, health, family, or finances, even when there is little or no reason for concern.
This ongoing worry and tension may be accompanied by physical symptoms, such as restlessness, feeling on edge or easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension or problems sleeping.
A fear of social situations and interactions due to a fear of being judged, embarrassed, rejected, or humiliated in social situations.
Those with these fears will try to avoid the situation or endure it with great anxiety.
Common examples are extreme fear of public speaking, meeting new people or eating/drinking in public
A specific phobia is excessive and persistent fear of a specific object, situation or activity that is generally not considered harmful. You may know your fear is excessive, but can’t overcome it.
These fears can cause distress to the extent that some people go to extreme lengths to avoid what they fear.
Examples are public speaking, fear of flying or fear of spiders
characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath.
These symptoms can be severe, some people who experience a panic attack may believe they are having a heart attack or some other life-threatening illness.
Anxiety typically leads people to try to avoid situations that trigger or worsen their symptoms. In general, do seek help when your fear or anxiety is
The causes of anxiety disorders are currently unknown but likely involve a combination of factors including genetic, environmental, psychological and developmental.
The duration of counselling can vary depending on individual needs and circumstances. Some clients may achieve significant progress in a few sessions, while others may require more time. The counsellor will assess your situation during the initial consultation and discuss a recommended timeframe for your journey.
Regular sessions are typically scheduled, allowing for ongoing support and monitoring of progress.
It is worth noting that it may take a few sessions to build up the rapport and trust necessary for therapy to work.
Contact us if you have any questions regarding anxiety or will like to seek therapy for struggles with anxiety issues
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