Do you feel like you can’t move forward? Do you have responsibilities that you know you need to fulfill, for yourself or others, but you just feel so anxious?
Anxiety can surge (overwhelming anxiety that just shuts you down). But lower levels of persistent anxiety can be damaging, sapping your focus, draining your energy, and making you less than what you can be. Constant fears can wear you down, and make your everyday life so difficult that you have little energy left for what is really important.
Checking when anxiety needs attention
We all experience anxiety. But, anxiety will affect you when it is persistent and excessive. If one or more of the following descriptions apply to you, anxiety is having an impact on your life.
- I feel anxious in multiple situations and worry about many different issues.
- I feel anxious on most days and have difficulty remembering when I last felt relaxed.
- As soon as I resolve one source of anxiety, another anxious thought appears.
- I worry about events that are unlikely to happen.
- I tend to feel tense all day — often with no real reason.
If you experience constant anxiety, you know that it is exhausting, mentally and physically. It can drain you emotionally, prevent you from getting enough sleep, and cause real physical damage to your body.
Gnawing anxiety interferes with your life on so many dimensions
Anxiety spikes just when we need to be at our best, such as when taking a test or presenting at a meeting. A moderate jump in anxiety can be helpful. But, excessive anxiety can just shut us down. (Read more about managing anxiety and peak performance.)
When you face persistent anxiety, the resources that you need most to be calm and centered are least available. When you anticipate stressful events, your internal resources are already depleted and you may be least able to manage your anxiety triggers.
In many cases, therapy can help you manage and reduce your anxiety, freeing you to achieve your goals. As your anxiety gets under control, you will free up emotional resources that you need to perform better at work, at home, and in social situations.
Reach out for qualified help
A therapist who is skilled and experienced in helping people cope with constant anxiety can empower you to better understand, control and manage anxious thoughts and behaviors. You can learn lifelong skills and techniques to reduce and manage anxiety, helping you overall to live a more in control, happy, and calm life.
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