Is Anxiety controlling your life? 

Can't seem to stop worrying?

Are you always tired, yet find yourself unable to get a good night's sleep?

Everyone feels occasional anxiousness and stress. We may have anxious feelings when meeting tight deadlines, participating in important social situations, or driving in heavy traffic. Such mild anxiety may help us feel alert and focused in challenging circumstances.

On the other hand, anxiety disorders cause severe distress and debilitation and disrupt the lives of individuals suffering from them. But fortunately, with proper and effective treatment, people suffering from anxiety disorders can recover.  Call me at 303-513-8975 to learn more.

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem among American women and second only to substance abuse among men, according to research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety disorders affect approximately 15% of the United States population.

Anxiety differs from fear in that fear always has a source. People who suffer from anxiety disorders feel both the emotional and physical symptoms of fear without being able to identify the reason they feel that way. Often they realize the anxiety is irrational, but cannot reduce or eliminate it.

What are the symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder?

•           Feelings of panic, fear and uneasiness

•           Problems sleeping

•           Cold or sweaty hands

•           Shortness of breath

•           Palpitations

•           An inability to be still and calm

•           Dry mouth

•           Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

•           Nausea

•           Muscle tension

•           Uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts

•           Repeated thoughts or flashbacks of traumatic experiences

•           Nightmares

•           Ritualistic behaviors, such as repeated hand washing

Counseling can help you:

•          Learn concrete techniques to help you conquer anxiety and fears

•          Lower your stress level

•          Learn to manage stressful situations more effectively

•          Get more sleep

•          Increase your productivity and energy levels

•          Gain control over anxiety instead of the anxiety controlling you

What Are The Different Anxiety Disorders?

•           Panic Disorder: People with this condition have feelings of terror, fearfulness, intense apprehension, often associated with feelings of impending doom. Panic attack symptoms include: shortness of breath, heart palpitations/chest pains, choking sensations, or a fear of going crazy.

•           Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Excessive anxiety, worry about a number of events or activities, and tension, even if there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety.

•           Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): People with OCD are plagued by constant thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines. The disturbing thoughts are called obsessions and the rituals are called compulsions.  The term “OCD” is sometimes used as a compliment in our society, referring to those who tend to be more neat, tidy, and orderly than others. However, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) actually is the extreme and disruptive degree of these same characteristics. It is no compliment and no fun to live with OCD.

•           Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): PTSD is a condition that can develop following a traumatic and/or terrifying event. People with PTSD often have lasting and frightening thoughts, dreams, and memories of a traumatic and/or terrifying event.

•           Social Anxiety Disorder: Social anxiety disorder involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations.

•           Specific Phobias: A specific phobia is an intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as animals, flying, seeing blood, or heights. The level of fear is excessive or unreasonable to the situation and may cause the person to avoid everyday situations.

How can you help? 

I offer individual, couples and group counseling for those challenged with Anxiety issues.  Give me a call to discuss getting you back on track: 303-513-8975.

Denver Tech Center Counseling Office:
7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 106
Greenwood Village, CO 80111