understanding anxiety
what is anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress or perceived danger, but when it becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can disrupt daily life. Symptoms include excessive worry, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and physical signs like muscle tension or rapid heartbeat. Anxiety may arise from genetics, past experiences, or environmental factors.
types of anxiety disorders
Anxiety can manifest in various forms, including:
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent, excessive worry about everyday life.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear of social situations or being judged.
- Panic Disorder: Recurrent, sudden bouts of intense fear.
- Phobias: Extreme fear of specific objects, situations, or activities.
Effective Anxiety Management
Research-backed treatments for managing anxiety include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A structured approach that helps reshape unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Effective for anxiety related to trauma, EMDR helps reprocess distressing memories.
- Clinical Hypnotherapy: Aids relaxation and targets underlying beliefs to reduce anxiety.
GETTING SUPPORT
Managing anxiety is a journey, and you don’t have to face it alone. I offer personalised therapy, including clinical hypnotherapy, for clients in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and online.
Ready to regain peace of mind? Contact me today to schedule a consultation and start your path toward lasting change.
