Are you experiencing anxiety? A little anxiety can be helpful. It can alert us that something is wrong and guide us out of potentially dangerous situations, however high anxiety can be more of a hindrance than a help. If anxiety is preventing you from fulfilling any social or occupational obligations, seeking help is a solution that works.
Evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety for people of all ages. It focuses on changing thoughts that underlie anxious behavior. CBT addresses fear based unrealistic thoughts and shifts them to more positive or realistic thoughts. By doing this, you can alleviate the ailing physical symptoms of anxiety and increase your ability to function more productively in daily living.
Overcome anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
For many adults who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders, everyday life can be challenging and more difficult than most people realize. The anxiety can result in a dreadful fear of certain events, impending thoughts of a panic attack, and the persistent physical symptoms. This can be all the more difficult when you feel like no one else understands what is going on.
Society often attaches certain stigmas for those who suffer from anxiety and minimize their experience. Below are some common things that people with anxiety often experience.
- “Calm Down” can be annoying and ineffective.
- Panic attacks are never convenient.
- Physical symptoms can show up in unexpected ways.
- Fear has a different meaning for different people.
- Being anxious is more than just being stressed out.
- Overthinking is exhausting (but you can’t help it).
- Your phobia is minimized or joked about.
- Stigma about treating anxiety with medication
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be helpful for those with anxiety to help them learn new skills and tools to manage their anxiety symptoms.
