Anxiety Therapy in Dallas, Texas
Anxiety Treatment for Chronic Stress
How do I feel more calm?
Conscious Relaxation: The Antidote to Stress
The relaxation response is a skill that enables you to fight off oxidative stress in your body. When learned and harnessed in a safe environment, muscle relaxation, mindfulness and meditation empower you to take control of your anxiety symptoms. Stress whether it be pervasive, such as taking care of a loved one, or acute such as losing a job can lead to other major mental health issues like depression and chronic fatigue.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety symptoms are typically co-morbid with other disorders like depression, trauma and ADHD. Anxiety symptoms typically feed off of one another creating cyclical loops that make us feel psychologically overwhelmed
Dizziness, Shaking and Trembling
Muscle tension and pain, chest discomfort, and feelings of imbalance are frequently experienced physiological symptoms.
Diarrhea and Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune disorders have a high-comorbidity with anxiety symptoms, IBD and Ulcerative Colitis may be observed.
Panic Attacks
Some individuals with anxiety experience panic attacks, which are sudden and intense episodes of fear or discomfort. Panic attacks may include symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, trembling, or a sense of impending doom.
Physical Symptoms
Stomach aches, diarrhea, racing heart, and fatigue are commonly experienced symptoms.
Restlessness and Irritability
Anxiety can manifest as a sense of restlessness or feeling on edge. Individuals may find it challenging to relax or feel a constant need to be in motion. This restlessness can also lead to irritability, making it difficult to concentrate or engage in activities.
Avoidance Behaviors
Anxiety often leads to the avoidance of situations or triggers that provoke anxiety symptoms. Individuals may avoid social events, public speaking, or situations where they feel they may be judged or experience discomfort. Avoidance can limit personal growth and hinder engagement in fulfilling activities.
Ways to Combat Anxiety
There are various regulation tools focused on neurobiology that can be helpful in managing anxiety symptoms. These tools aim to modulate the functioning of the nervous system, promote relaxation, and regulate emotional responses. Here are a few examples:
Deep Breathing
Deep breathing exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing or box breathing, activate the body's relaxation response. By slowing down and deepening the breath, you can stimulate the vagus nerve, which helps calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety.
Stress Reduction Techniques
Engaging in stress reduction techniques, such as journaling, creative outlets, spending time in nature, or practicing yoga, can positively impact neurobiology and help manage anxiety symptoms. Integrating a class like sundown yoga for therapeutic anxiety is a great way to manage symptoms with therapy.
Sleep Hygiene
Establishing healthy sleep habits is crucial for regulating neurobiology and managing anxiety. Prioritizing consistent sleep schedules, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and maintaining a sleep-friendly environment can enhance the quality of sleep and reduce anxiety symptoms. 1. Self-love Meditations 2. Inner-child Healing 3. Binaural Beats 4. Healing Anxiety and Fear
Exercise
Engaging in regular physical activity can have a positive impact on neurobiology and anxiety. Exercise increases the release of endorphins, which are natural mood-lifting chemicals in the brain. It also helps reduce stress hormones and promotes overall well-being.
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Characterized by persistent and excessive worry or anxiety about a variety of everyday situations or events.
Panic Disorder
Involves recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, which are intense periods of fear or discomfort that come on suddenly and reach a peak within minutes.
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Involves an intense fear of social situations and a fear of being negatively judged or evaluated by others.
Specific Phobias
Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities, such as heights, spiders, flying, or public speaking.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Characterized by intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a feared outcome. Learn more about obsessive compulsive therapy.
Agoraphobia
Involves a fear of being in situations or places where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, often leading to avoidance of crowded spaces or public transportation.
Illness Anxiety Disorder (formerly Hypochondriasis)
Involves excessive worry and preoccupation with having a serious medical condition, despite little or no medical evidence to support the belief.
Adjustment Disorders with Anxiety
Occur when individuals have difficulty coping with significant life changes, leading to increased anxiety and distress.
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