Anxiety

Sarah* felt overwhelmed.

She wasn’t getting enough sleep, and it affected her entire day. She had trouble focusing, concentrating, and putting her thoughts together. Work was suffering, she was behind on everything at home, and every day felt like it was on repeat.

During a conference call, she thoroughly checked out and found herself doodling on her grocery list. What was wrong with her?

Sarah was a go-getter, a Type A overachiever who always had her ducks in a row and a plan. Now, she forgot her passwords, lost her car keys, and missed appointments.

Sarah wouldn’t admit it to anyone, but she was waking up in a sweat at night, tossing and turning, unable to turn off her brain and worrying about everything. She had trouble relaxing, felt irritable for no good reason, and was concerned that if she didn’t get control over herself, something terrible was going to happen.

Stress is a part of life, but anxiety doesn’t have to be.

Anxiety can feel like that annoying friend who won’t stop texting you at the worst times. You know, the one who pops up when you’re trying to enjoy a moment of peace and sends a flood of “what ifs.”

It’s like your brain decides to host a party for every worry you’ve ever had – about work, relationships, health, you name it – and they all show up uninvited!

For many people, anxiety can come with this pressure to juggle everything perfectly. You might feel like you must nail that big presentation at work, keep your friendships thriving, and maintain a Pinterest-worthy home.

And let’s not even start with societal expectations! It’s no wonder the brain sometimes goes into overdrive, worrying about everything.

Sometimes, you need to unplug yourself.

Physically, it can feel like you’ve had too many cups of coffee. Your heart races, your palms sweat, and you might even get that tight knot in your stomach that makes you feel like you just stepped onto a rollercoaster.

It’s that feeling of being on high alert, ready for something to go wrong – except most of the time, nothing is happening!

And then there’s the late-night thoughts. That’s when everything comes flooding in, and suddenly, you’re reliving every awkward moment from the past decade while trying to figure out if you’re on track for your future. It’s like a highlight reel of your worries playing repeatedly, with no “off” button.

Talking to a professional can help.

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to take over your life. Talking about it, learning how to retrain your brain, and finding coping methods – like breathing exercises, a good laugh, or even a little self-care – can help. It’s all about figuring out how to quiet that pesky friend in your head and reclaim some peace.

Remember Sarah*?

She decided to try therapy through telehealth and loved how convenient it was to have a session on her computer from the privacy of her home.

Sarah said she had always been a “Nervous Nelly,” but lately, controlling the worry and constant chatter in her mind has been challenging. She felt relieved to hear this was common and there were many ways to help her gain control. She understood it would take time, practice, and much positive self-talk – she knew if anybody could do it, she could!

We used Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to challenge her negative thoughts, question her irrational thinking, and help her see that she could avoid that anxious thought spiral that kept her awake at night.

She also learned to use breathing exercises discreetly at the office when she was having a moment and needed to calm down. Sarah thought it sounded crazy to dance and sing out loud to stop the overthinking that tried to control her like a toddler after too much sugar, but it worked!

Take a tip from Sarah* and contact me today!

We can work together to help you overcome constant anxiety.

Call me today, and let’s get to work!

Tell that sugar-crazed toddler to calm down – you’ve got this.

*Name and details have been altered to maintain client confidentiality.