Life is already as overwhelming as it is. You may be dealing with family, kids, school, work, and relationships. Adding the stress of anxiety just does not help. It seems that anxiety and worry constantly follow you around. Everything feels overwhelming and you cannot control the stress. You may feel guilty and ashamed for not having it under control. But if you are honest with yourself, maintaining this balance gets harder every day. Really what you are looking for is better work/life harmony, but you just do not know where to begin. When you are struggling with anxiety, finding this harmony seems more impossible.
PsycHealth Services understands that life should not stop when your anxiety begins. Anxiety can keep you from living the life you desire. You do not need to continue feeling this way. It is okay to ask for help and admit that you need a moment to breathe. We cannot always have situations under complete control, but we can determine how we respond to them. Counseling can help you overcome these stressors. Our anxiety therapists can help you find relief from the anxiety and help you return to you and find a norm that allows you to be flexible. This can help you develop better balance and find more joy in your life.
Everyone experiences anxiety in some capacity. Job interviews, important deadlines, or waiting on updates for the good or bad news. Usually, anxiety disorders tend to be related to irrational fears or can have unknown underlying causes. This is what separates stress from anxiety since the source of it can be unknown. Regardless, anxiety can affect how we function in our daily lives and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Here are some common reasons anxiety can occur:
There are many reasons why someone may be experiencing anxiety, some other common reasons associated with anxiety disorders are restlessness, being on-edge, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, persistent worrying (sometimes brought on by an unknown cause), and difficulty sleeping. If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms of anxiety, it may be time to talk to a mental health professional who will help you understand the mechanisms behind why this is happening and how to cope with anxiety going forward.
Another form of anxiety is health anxiety, a condition that affects about 5% of people who are healthy. Individuals may believe that they have a sickness or illness, even though signs and symptoms are not present. Likewise, people with a cough or a runny nose may catastrophize their health and believe it is a symptom of something more. This can be very frustrating and stressful for individuals struggling with health anxiety as well as the family around them. If you are unsure whether this is affecting you, here are some common symptoms and signs related to health anxiety:
PsycHealth Services provides counseling for those who are struggling with the influx of changes happening in our world.
We provide online counseling where you can get the help you need in the safety and security of a space you choose. You do not have to go through this time alone. PsycHealth is here to help you process your feelings and find ways to stay healthy. It is important that as we are going through this pandemic that we are maintaining a routine focused on quality sleep, social connection, exercise, and self-care. The CDC has great resources for you to use if you are trying to understand what is going on and want more information on how you can take care of your health and your families.
At PsycHealth Services, counselors understand that your anxiety may be higher than normal, especially with the uncertainty this past year has brought on. We are universally processing changing events at home, school, work, and in our society. It feels like no two weeks are the same. However, we are here to tell you we are all going through it. It is okay to need to process your feelings in a safe and healthy environment.
Regardless of what has triggered your anxiety, what you are feeling is valid. Our therapists will make space for the difficult feelings during anxiety treatment, so you feel heard and understood. Whether it is related to the pandemic or brought on by other issues.
Many clients like you have been helped by our services. In therapy, you will be able to work through the negative thoughts and irrational feelings that keep you from moving forward in this ever-changing world. Help is here!
PsycHealth Services approaches therapy at our practice located in Riverside, IL with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (“CBT”). This involves addressing the thoughts and feelings that affect our behaviors. This is a highly effective modality used to treat a wide range of anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder (PD), specific phobias, and social anxiety disorder.
In therapy, our goal for you is to return to reality and address the truth. This will allow you to acknowledge the facts your anxiety is distorting in your mind. We will address what you cannot control and find a way to accept what you can control. We know that anxiety feels like it may never end, but we are here to tell you relief is possible. You can gain back your power and overcome these negative and destructive thoughts and feelings. When you are ready to begin, we are here to help you!
You do not have to live with the fear and overwhelming thoughts of anxiety. Counseling can help you find balance and a better idea of what you can control. Our therapy office in Riverside, IL has skilled counselors who specialize in anxiety therapy. To start your counseling journey, follow these simple steps:
Anxiety treatment is not the only service we offer at our counseling practice in Riverside, IL. Other mental health services PsycHealth Services provides include relationship therapy, counseling for parents, counseling for weight loss, depression treatment, postpartum therapy, and stress therapy; we offer online and in-person therapy. Get started today and begin your therapy journey in Chicago. IL, Riverside, Berwyn, Lyons, Brookfield, and Stickney.
