Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions worldwide. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 19.1% of U. S. adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year. With anxiety being so prevalent, it is vital to know the signs so you can identify it.
Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety
Common signs of anxiety include feeling nervous or tense, excessive worrying, and having a sense of impending danger. Physical symptoms of anxiety encompass increased heart rate, shortness of breath, sweating, trembling, feeling tired, trouble sleeping, and gastrointestinal problems. If you are experiencing any of these signs, you may avoid social situations for fear that others would see your physical symptoms. You may be concerned that your anxiety would impact your career aspirations. The thought of not reaching your full potential may haunt you. You may also worry that you will develop physical health conditions if your anxiety is not controlled. If you have children, you may fear that you would pass on anxiety to them, and it may even influence how you parent. Managing anxiety is challenging, but there are strategies that you can implement in your daily life to reduce it so you can live a calmer life.
Mind-Body Techniques
Daily Lifestyle Adaptations
Self-Help Approaches
Journaling your thoughts is a powerful tool to help you identify your triggers. Repeating positive affirmations introduces a more positive mindset, minimizing negative thoughts. Breaking down long-term goals into small actionable steps can reduce anxiety related to performance.
Support Systems
Participating in group therapy can be insightful as you share your experience and learn from others. Sharing your feelings with trusted family members is another way to increase your support network. Online resources make mental health support more accessible.
Medication
Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach in which persons recognize damaging thought patterns and behavior. They then can reframe their thought patterns to a more positive outcome.
Exposure therapy helps individuals confront their fears and desensitize them. They build resilience and are better prepared to handle anxious triggers.
Anxiety Therapy in Los Angeles
Anyone can suffer from an anxiety disorder, and it affects everyone differently. Whether you are an adult, teen, or your child is experiencing anxiety, know that you aren’t imagining things, and there is help.
At Straight Up Treatment, we offer anxiety therapy that is tailored to you, results-focused, integrative, and compassionate. We believe that therapy isn’t just about treating the symptoms—it’s about mastering how you handle them. It’s about leaning into the scary parts and facing them in a way that allows you to emerge stronger on the other side.
Our team of therapists provides a caring intensity that allows you to explore your feelings and emotions in a way that creates a level of self-awareness and confidence you need to live your potential.
We can help you find the relief you need to start feeling better.
