What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear and unsettlement. We will all feel this at times, and to different degrees, but when these feeling become excessive, intense, difficult to control and life affecting it could be an anxiety disorder.
What Are The Symptoms of Anxiety?
Symptoms associated with anxiety include:
- Excessive Worrying
- Panic Attacks
- Increased heart rate/palpitations
- Digestive issues or symptoms or IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Insomnia/broken sleep
- Irritable, tense or restless
- Shaking or sweating
- Increased muscle aches or soreness
- Fatigue
- Phobias
- OCD tendencies (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
Common Treatments For Anxiety
There is a range of medication you may be offered for anxiety including antidepressants, beta-blockers, tranquillisers or talking therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Whilst these treatments are helpful for some, if they don’t address the root of the problem and appropriate ways to deal with these, feelings of anxiety might remain or return.
Can I Recover From Anxiety?
The knowledge and tools we share in our therapy programme provide insight into why the body sends symptoms of stress and anxiety. As you apply these tools during day to day situations that would normally send you into a fight, fight or freeze response loaded with distressing symptoms, you will start to experience more control and calm rather than panic.
If you are currently suffering with the symptoms of Anxiety and would like to learn about how the MindBody Reconnect therapy can help, please book a Discovery Call.
Please always consult a healthcare professional about any health concerns, before getting in touch.
