Anxiety has become a widespread disorder that affects a great number of people. Many people suffer from anxiety in Ottawa, let alone Canada. According to the Anxiety Disorder Association of Canada (ADAC) approximately 12% of Canadians will suffer from some form of throughout their life time.
Your symptoms can vary depending on the type of anxiety you are experiencing. General symptoms can include:
- Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
- Problems sleeping
- Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitations
- An inability to be still and calm
- Dry mouth
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
For some people they experience and live with undiagnosed anxiety for many years. Many people don’t even realize they are living with it. They may label themselves as a “worriers”. They worry excessively and feel they lack control about simple daily life events. Sometimes people express their worries as fear about the future, worrying about the possibility of negative future events, such as fears about losing a love one, becoming ill. tehy may see their future as being bleak and unsuccessful.
If you or someone you love suffers from anxiety in Ottawa, contact a local therapist. They can help you deal with your anxiety, reclaim your life and confront the root of your disorder.
Simple Strategies to Combat Anxiety
Learn about anxiety
There are many websites to help you learn about signs and symptoms. Anxiety is normal. Everyone suffers from anxiety from time to time but when it stops you from doing daily activities, you need to take charge!
Learn what works for you
You need to discover how you can conquer your anxiety. Does running or working out work for you? How can you relax your body? You can’t be anxious and uptight and relaxed at the same time. Does calm deep breathing work for you or do you like muscle relaxation techniques? Does listening to music or being physically active help? You need to discover which technique works best for you.
Learn to Challenge those negative Thoughts and Fears
Anxious people may see the world and other people as threatening, dangerous, and negative. Once you learn how to relax (the step above) you can start working on your thoughts.
Learning to overcome and manage anxiety is hard work! Don’t be a victim of circumstances any longer, take action and get the support you need. Talk with one of our trained psychotherapists at Family-Therapy on how you can best overcome anxiety.
