What are anxious thoughts and do I have them?
Anxiety is something we hear of almost every day now, and thanks to the global pandemic it has increased significantly. It's now suggested that over 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health disorder each year in the UK.
Many people suffer from anxiety and anxious thoughts and don’t realise what it is and adapt their lives and daily activities to avoid ‘triggers’ (things that trigger the symptoms)
Adapting your life to fit around your anxiety and anxious thoughts can be exhausting and in the long term can result in your life becoming more and more restricted.
So what is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear, you could just feel uneasy. Often People will keep worrying about the future and things that ‘might’ happen. It can also be when you keep looking back on the past and worrying about how things were perceived.
What are the Symptoms Of Anxiety?
If you are feeling anxious it can cause physical symptoms such as
Breathlessness
Feeling faint or dizzy
Racing heartbeat
Sweating
What are the Treatments for Anxiety?
There are lots of things that can help with anxiety
Getting enough sleep
Speaking to friends and family about your thoughts
Exercise
Relaxation techniques such as meditation
Speaking with a Mental Healthcare Practitioner or Therapist
To view our trained professionals click here, We offer mental health services for both Adults and Children in Derby and Derbyshire in person and Via Zoom. We have both a Clinical Psychologist and a Mental Health Practitioner offering EMDR and CBT Therapy
What can I do at home to help with Anxiety?
The most important thing is to not let your anxiety take over.
Try not to avoid things that trigger your symptoms
Avoid alcohol and substances
Create a healthy routine to ensure your body isn’t running on high alert
Reduce caffeine intake
Eat a balanced diet and improve gut health
Get outside for walks in nature
Start Journaling
Try the ‘Overcoming Anxiety Guide’
Can you stop having Anxiety?
Absolutely! I personally struggled with anxiety and would have over 70 panic attacks a day!
They started in my childhood and I was unsure what they were and peaked in my mid 20’s. After having my first child in my 30’s I decided to speak help as I’d tried lots of self-help books and various therapists. With each new thing I tried I saw improvement.
My own personal success was with EMDR therapy. That’s what finally got to the bottom of it all and got rid of those last flutters of anxiety. That’s just my own personal experience BUT the main thing is that it is possible to live a life without Anxiety or Anxious thoughts and you just have to be open to trying things and seeking help.
I am so passionate about mental health and how physical health is entwined. I founded The Old Surgery Emotional + Physical Wellbeing Centre to make a huge variety of services available in one place to encourage a more joined-up approach to health and wellbeing.
I hope you have found this blog post useful
