Are you regularly feeling overwhelmed, in fear, or worrying? You aren’t alone. Anxiety is a normal stress response, but when it becomes excessive or consumes you, it may be time to talk with a licensed mental health professional who is trained in therapy for anxiety.
It is common to experience some degree of anxiety in your daily life. What we don’t want is for the feelings of anxiety to prevent you from living a happy and fulfilling life. If these feelings are persistent and you are having difficulty controlling them, you may be a good candidate for anxiety therapy in Denver.
What Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety may be caused by many things, such as stress from daily life (divorce, taking a test, financial difficulties, change in job, problems at work), diagnosis of a medical condition or chronic illness, trauma or PTSD, grief or loss, excessive fear or worry, or public speaking. Anxiety can also be, in general, where people feel on high alert but don’t have a specific cause.
What are Common Symptoms of Anxiety?
Some common symptoms of anxiety are being unable to relax, spinning thoughts, fast heart rate, sweating, and rapid breathing.
How Can Therapy Help with Anxiety?
Treatment may be beneficial when these feelings start to interfere with your daily life. Working with a trained and experienced anxiety therapist in Denver can help you become familiar with coping strategies to minimize the feeling of anxiety, provide tools to help stop the unhealthy thought processes when these feelings arise, and talk about how to recognize triggering events or thoughts and to change these patterns. Don’t let anxiety control your life. Take the steps needed for a brighter, more peaceful future, and schedule an appointment today.