Anxiety does not have to control your life
Anxious? There’s no shame in anxiety.
Let’s get control of what we can! Release what we can’t control! If you're reading this right now, chances are you've been feeling some anxiety and you’re in search of relief!
Anxiety. It's a feeling that's hard to describe, but we all know it when we feel it. It's the knot in your stomach that makes it hard to breathe, the overwhelming sense of dread that makes you feel like you're drowning. It's the panic that starts in your chest and spreads to every part of your mind and body. Thoughts of “If I don’t get it right, what will happen? I can’t afford to fail or get this wrong! But how do I even know what ‘right’ is?”
Anxiety is a serious condition that can disrupt your life. It's not something to be ashamed of, though—it's actually quite common. In fact, at least 18% of American adults have had an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Some symptoms may be feeling nervous, uncontrollable worry, trouble relaxing, irritability and changes in your desire to interact with others or in social environments.
If this sounds familiar, I imagine it keeps you up at night, or makes it hard for you to get out of bed in the morning—or both! But it doesn't have to be that way!
Helping you overcome your anxiety
We're going to help you find your way through anxiety so that it doesn't disrupt your life anymore. The methods we use in therapy help us to assess if there are any other contributing factors that can be impacting you such as past trauma, cultural experiences, persistent exposure to tragedy in your community, health conditions or other co-occurring mental health challenges.
In anxiety therapy, you can expect to learn:
How to avoid going into a tailspin of worry
How to be more kind, and compassionate towards yourself
How to avoid burnout emotionally, mentally and physically
How to develop clear boundaries that protect your peace
How to relax without the daunting feeling of guilt
How to use reliable resources to maintain your success journey
Personalized Approach To Anxiety Treatment
At Refined Vision, we aim to personalize our approach by using a variety of methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a common treatment that explores negative perspectives and interpretations of self, others and the world– focusing on thoughts, feelings and how one behaves towards anxiety-provoking situations. We utilize mindfulness and meditative practices to manage symptoms of fear and worry in the moment it's occurring and to prevent frequent heightened anxiety.
You may believe therapy can help you but you still have questions about anxiety treatment.
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Who does anxiety therapy work for? Anxiety therapy is for anyone who feels like their anxiety symptoms are getting in the way of their ability to function normally in their day-to-day life—and that includes everyone! Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, we want to help you find a way out of the cycle of fear and panic that keeps you stuck in place.
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How do I know if my anxiety is a problem? If your anxiety is causing you to miss out on things that are important to you or interfering with your life in other ways, it's time to seek help. You might experience physical symptoms like nausea, headaches and muscle tension as well as other symptoms like being afraid of certain situations and being unable to relax.
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Does therapy provide a cure for anxiety? n short, yes and no. Anxiety is a human experience that can occur occasionally. It is also our “built in alarm system” that protects us from danger and allows us to respond to emergencies. Therapy will help to identify the source of intense worry and fear that keeps you from daily functioning and enjoying your daily life and relationships.
