Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a natural reaction that our bodies experience as a result of stress. It can even help us cope with situations of crisis. Yet when anxiety begins to spill over all parts of our life, making it difficult for us to deal with everyday life situations, or preventing us from pursuing new and exciting opportunities, it has become a disabling disorder.

Ask yourself:

• Do you feel a need to preempt anything unforeseen?
• Do you plan every last detail?
• Do you sometimes lose your temper because things don’t go according to those plans?
• Do you have a hard time tolerating uncertainty?
• Do you find yourself driven up the wall by people who are laid back?
• Do you experience panic/anxiety attacks?
• Do you find yourself worrying about having panic/anxiety attacks?
• Do you find yourself constantly worrying about bad things that could happen?
  

If you have answered “yes” to a few of these questions, you may have an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders are a result of distortions in thinking. These thoughts trigger psychological stress or anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy is highly effective in treating Anxiety disorders. Here the therapist helps you examine your negative thoughts and beliefs that trigger fear and anxiety reactions. Next, you replace these negative beliefs by more accurate, realistic and positive thoughts which helps you to cope with life more easily and effectively.

In my work with anxiety disorders, I also encourage you to learn the techniques of Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a powerful technique that can transform your life by helping you enjoy the present moment instead worrying about the future and experience peace in everyday life.
To learn more about how Mindfulness can transform your life, go to Radical Transformation through Mindfulness and Loving Kindness.

To check out information on upcoming Groups for Anxiety, please click on Overcoming Anxiety, GROUPS, WORKSHOPS AND SERVICES

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