Anxiety Therapy in Austin, Texas

What are some of the symptoms of anxiety?

Common symptoms of generalized anxiety include the following:

• Excessive worry

• Feeling nervous or fearful

• Feeling tension in your body

• Restlessness or feeling on edge

• Anxiety attacks or panic attacks

• Sleep problems

• A rapid heart rate

• Rapid breathing or hyperventilation

• Difficulty concentrating

• Difficulty making decisions

• Social withdrawal

• Trembling or shaking

• Nausea or digestive issues

• Dizziness

• Feeling overheated or too cold

• Sweating

• Racing or spiraling thoughts

• Avoiding situations that trigger anxiety

• Absenteeism from work or school

• Difficulty relaxing

Other Types of Anxiety

Social Anxiety

• Fear of being judged or rejected

• Fear of offending others

• Feeling embarrassed, awkward, or self-conscious around others

• Having physical reactions like sweating, rapid heart rate, trembling, or nausea when in front of others

• Avoidance of social situations 

Panic Disorder

• Sudden bursts of feeling of impending doom or overwhelming anxiety

• Can feel like a heart attack

• Sweating, tingling or numbness, dizziness, racing heart, labored breathing, chest pain, stomach pain

• A feeling of being out of control during an attack

• Avoidance of places where panic attacks may have occurred in the past

Specific Phobias

Some common phobias include fear of driving, flying, illness, insects, needles, or heights. Specific phobias affect 8.7% of the U.S. population

What causes anxiety and how can it affect my life?

Many factors can contribute to anxiety including personality, social expectations, a challenging work environment, high levels of stress, genetic predisposition, perfectionism, interpersonal stress, issues at home, health or the health of loved ones, discrimination, and traumatic life experiences like natural disasters, abuse, or accidents.

Anxiety not only affects mental well-being but can also affect physical health. Persistent anxiety can lead to difficulties at work and at school and can impact interpersonal relationships. Anxiety can also lead to missed opportunities or a fear of missing out on events due to low self-esteem and diminished self-confidence. 

How can therapy for anxiety in Austin, TX help?

Therapy can help you develop an awareness of your triggers and how your body and mind react to anxiety. Your therapist will help you identify the source of your anxiety and will sit with you as feelings of anxiety arise. Your therapist will help you uncover what thoughts come up when you’re feeling anxious and will help you challenge them so that you feel some control over a feeling that often leads you to feel out of control.

Our therapists value forming a mind-body connection that allows for self-acceptance and mindfulness in the face of anxiety. From there, together you will work to develop coping strategies for managing and preventing anxiety.