Therapy for Anxiety & Panic
About Anxiety & Panic
If you find yourself ruminating, constantly striving for perfection, and overthinking every detail, know that you’re not alone. If excessive worrying and intrusive thoughts disrupt your daily life and keep you awake at night you might feel overwhelmed, and trapped in cycles of self-doubt and avoidance. Maybe you wake at night in a panic and feeling your heart race.
Uncertainty and doubt can cloud every move when you’re anxious, and instead of confidently making decisions, you might find yourself procrastinating, fearful of making a wrong turn. You may feel paralyzed thinking the worst case scenario could come true, or you might second guess your choices afterward.
Anxiety can result in drinking more, and it may also impact your relationships, with constant worrying about how others perceive you, leaving you feeling insecure. You deserve to find relief from the grip of anxiety to rediscover a sense of balance and fulfillment in your life.
Understanding Anxiety and Panic:
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What causes anxiety disorder and panic attacks?
There are several types of anxiety disorder: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Phobias.
Anxiety disorders and panic attacks can be caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life experiences. Some potential causes and triggers of anxiety include:
• A personality trait, such as perfectionism, shyness or behavioral inhibition,
• Stressful or traumatic events in early childhood or adulthood,
• Significant life changes, such as a new baby, moving jobs or location, retirement, menopause,
• Family history of anxiety or other mental health conditions,
• Cognitive factors such as catastrophizing, overgeneralizing, or excessive rumination
• Some medical conditions can mimic symptoms of anxiety or trigger panic attacks.
Contact us here to learn what could be contributing to your symptoms and how we can help you stop panic attacks and overcome anxiety.
Symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders
You might have an anxiety disorder if you experience symptoms such as:
• Excessive worry, dread, or feeling on edge,
• Physical Symptoms such as dizziness, chest pain or discomfort, stomach upset, or muscle tension,
• Panic attacks,
• Avoidance of certain places, situations, or activities that might trigger anxiety or panic attacks,
• Difficulty concentrating,
• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, frequent nightmares, or waking up feeling unrested.
If your symptoms interfere with your ability to function or you find you can’t control your response to people or situations then you teen could benefit from meeting one of our therapists. Contact us to learn how we can help you overcome anxiety.
Treatment for Anxiety and Panic
Controlling anxiety and panic symptoms
Anxiety disorders and panic are treatable. We’ll help you find relief from your anxiety and panic with effective therapy. We provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to explore your life, your relationships, and how your symptoms impact them, then we’ll develop strategies to help control anxiety and stop panic attacks. You’ll explore the underlying factors driving these patterns, which could include fear of failure, perfectionism, or avoidance of discomfort.
We use tried and tested treatments, including CBT, EMDR, talk therapy, and mindfulness, to tackle anxiety, panic, perfectionism, and rumination head-on.
Together, these therapeutic approaches provide a comprehensive toolkit to reduce symptoms and empower you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Discover effective therapy options in Pasadena with an experienced psychotherapist at Bounce Counseling.
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Are you ready to get on the path to a healthier you?
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