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
- Insomnia/broken sleep
- Irritable, tense or restless
- Shaking or sweating
- Increased muscle aches or soreness
- Fatigue
- Phobias
- OCD tendencies
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 Anxiety Coaching Help Me?
Anxiety coaching with the Mind-Body Bridge can help you explore why your body sends symptoms of stress and anxiety. As you apply the tools learned during day-to-day situations that would normally send you into a fight, flight or freeze response, it becomes possible to respond with more calm than panic.
If you are currently suffering with the symptoms of anxiety and would like to learn more about how the Mind-Body Bridge approach, please book a call.
Please always consult a healthcare professional about any health concerns, before getting in touch.
