Edmonton Anxiety Therapist
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ANXIETY SYMPTOMS
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety is a normal emotion everyone experiences at some point. However, when anxiety becomes chronic and overwhelming, it can have significant effects on your physical health and emotional well-being. An anxiety therapist in Alberta can provide effective strategies to reduce anxiety and help individuals navigate through difficult emotions. Anxiety can be triggered by various situational factors and manifest in both short-term and long-term forms.
Common Triggers:
- Issues with relationships
- Financial concerns
- Parenting challenges
- Work-related pressures
The key difference between manageable anxiety and severe anxiety lies in its impact. Manageable anxiety can actually be helpful, motivating you to prepare or take action. However, severe anxiety can become overwhelming and negatively affect your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Common Symptoms
The experience of an anxiety disorder often includes both physical and mental symptoms.
Some of the physical symptoms include:
- Light-headedness
- Headaches
- Upset stomach
- Indigestion
- Feelings of restlessness
- Dizziness
- Muscle tension
- Insomnia
- Agitation
- Difficulty remembering things
- Inability to concentrate
Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and has been shown to be as effective as medication in treating anxiety.
CBT can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and improve functioning through modification of thoughts and feelings that can help you respond to challenges in a better way.
At Mission Hill Psychology in Alberta, we create a “toolbox” full of strategies and skills that are tailored to the unique needs of each client to help you be your own therapist and anxiety management expert!
FAQ
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about something that might happen. It’s a natural stress response, but it can interfere with daily life when it becomes constant or overwhelming.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Everyone experiences anxiety differently, but common symptoms include excessive worry or fear, restlessness, and feeling like you are about to have a breakdown. People with anxiety often have trouble concentrating and may feel irritable or easily annoyed.
Physical symptoms such as muscle tension and sleep problems, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, are also common.
Some people may experience panic attacks, which are suddenly having the feeling of intense fear at times with physical symptoms like a racing heart, sweating, trembling, or shortness of breath.
Remember, your mental health is essential!
Types of Anxiety
People who have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) tend to worry a lot about many things almost every day. This can make it hard to enjoy life.
Social Anxiety Disorder is a feeling of intense fear of being judged by others. This can lead to one avoiding social situations and feeling lonely.
Panic Disorder involves sudden and intense fear, leading to panic attacks. These kinds of anxiety attacks can cause physical symptoms like a fast heartbeat and shortness of breath.
These symptoms can make everyday activities like work, school, and family life difficult.
But the good news is anxiety can be treated!
Why is Anxiety Increasing?
Anxiety is becoming more common for several reasons. Many people are dealing with more stress from work, school, and personal life. Social media can make us feel like we must always be perfect, adding to our stress.
Money problems and worrying about the future can also cause anxiety. Significant events like pandemics and climate change make many people uneasy. Not getting enough sleep and having unhealthy habits can make anxiety worse, too.
Treatment for Anxiety
There are many ways to manage and reduce anxiety and to take care and focus on your mental health, including:
Therapy: Talking to a psychologist in Edmonton for anxiety can help you understand your anxiety and help develop coping strategies. Common types include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapies.
Medication: Sometimes, medication prescribed by a doctor can help reduce symptoms.
Lifestyle Changes: one should make a proper routine; regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep can improve overall well-being.
Relaxation Techniques: Practices like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can help calm your mind.
Mission Hill Can Help
Therapy Is Available Online In Edmonton, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Fort Saskatchewan, Calgary, And Throughout Alberta.
Dr. Farrell, a psychologist in Edmonton specializing in anxiety, work-related stress, burnout syndrome, depression, trauma, and stress management. She follows best practice, evidence-based psychotherapy while incorporating a holistic approach that nurtures both mind and body. Her therapy is highly tailored, utilizing specialized techniques, skills, and tools carefully selected to meet your individual needs and support you in achieving the best possible outcomes.
Take the first step toward getting the real help you deserve.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation to meet Dr. Farrell!