Nancy's Counseling Corner

Dealing with Anxiety

We have all experienced anxiety at some point in our lives. However, if you have suffered from anxiety attacks and/or panic attacks you know how scary they can be. If you find yourself worrying too much, focused how things can wrong, having repetitive thoughts over and over, and avoiding situations that can bring anxiety on it is likely anxiety is interfering in your life.

Physical Symptoms

• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Chest pains
• Racing heart rate
• Numbness, tingling in body parts
• Sleep disturbance

Emotional Symptoms

• Feeling anxious; few minutes to hours
• Feeling restlessness or on edge
• Anticipating that future events will be catastrophes

Social Symptoms

• Isolation
• Withdrawal
• Irritability

If you have any of these symptoms you may suffer from anxiety. Learn the skills to identifying the thoughts, perceptions, and feelings and change them.

You do not have to go through this alone. Call to schedule your appointment for effective counseling today at 949.510.9423 or contact us.