Anxiety
Worry or fear that feels hard to switch off and starts affecting daily life.
Anxiety is the body's alarm system staying switched on when there is no immediate danger. It is common, treatable, and not a character flaw.
- Constant worry that is hard to control
- Restlessness or feeling on edge
- Racing heart, tight chest or shortness of breath
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Avoiding places, people or tasks
A visit usually starts with a conversation about what you are experiencing, how long it has lasted and how it affects your day. We may use simple questionnaires and check for physical causes such as thyroid or sleep problems. Support can include talk therapy, practical skills, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medication discussed with you.
- Slow breathing: in for four counts, out for six
- Regular movement, even a short daily walk
- Steady sleep and wake times
- Limiting caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
- Naming worries on paper to make them concrete
Reach out if worry is affecting your work, relationships or sleep, if you are avoiding things you used to do, or if physical symptoms are frightening you.
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