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Anxiety

What is anxiety?

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Anxiety is what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid – particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future.

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Anxiety is a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be experienced through our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

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Anxiety feels different for everyone.

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You might experience some of the physical and mental effects listed on this page, as well as effects in other areas of your life.

 

You might also have experiences or difficulties with anxiety that aren't recognised here.

How does anxiety affect your body?

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This can include:

  • a churning feeling in your stomach

  • feeling light-headed or dizzy

  • pins and needles

  • feeling restless, can't sit still

  • headaches, backache or other aches and pains

  • faster breathing

  • a fast, thumping or irregular heartbeat

  • sweating or hot flushes

  • sleep problems

  • teeth grinding, especially at night

  • nausea (feeling sick)

  • needing the toilet more or less

  • changes in your sex drive

  • having panic attacks.

How does anxiety affect your mind?

because of anxiety, you might be:

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  • feeling tense, nervous, or unable to relax

  • having a sense of dread, or fearing the worst

  • feeling like the world is speeding up or slowing down

  • feeling like other people can see you're anxious

  • feeling like you can't stop worrying, or that bad things will happen if you stop worrying

  • worrying about anxiety itself, for example worrying about when panic attacks might happen

  • wanting lots of reassurance from  people or worrying that people are angry or upset with you

  • worrying that you're losing touch with reality

  • low mood and depression

  • rumination – thinking a lot about bad experiences, or thinking over a situation again and again

  • depersonalisation – where you feel disconnected from your mind or body

  • derealisation – where you feel disconnected from the world around you

  • worrying a lot about things that might happen – you can read more about these sorts of worries on the Anxiety UK website.

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What are some of the other effects of anxiety

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Anxiety symptoms can last for a long time or come and go.

You might find you have difficulty with day-to-day parts of your life,

including:

  • looking after yourself

  • holding down a job

  • forming or maintaining relationships

  • trying new things

  • simply enjoying your leisure time.

Anxiety Help

I focus on providing a solution-focused approach to helping you reduce stress and anxiety. Together we concentrate on looking forward to the future, rather than dwelling on the past. I will provide you with the tools and techniques to help you manage and reduce your stress and anxiety levels so that you can enjoy life to its fullest. Lowering your stress and anxiety levels by using hypnosis, CBT techniques, and deep relaxation techniques will start you on the road to a brighter and more positive future.

Don't let anxiety hold you back any longer. Contact me today, book a free consultation and find out how my tailored blend of therapies and coaching can help you overcome anxiety and achieve your dreams.

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