Anxiety can be helpful in small spurts- keeps you alert, your head’s on a swivel, prepared with a plan in place just in case. But what happens when preparation turns into panic, constant worry, feeling on edge, in fear, and waiting for the other shoe to drop.
You can’t turn the wind so turn the sail ~ African Proverb
According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America:
- Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.
- Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment
Anxiety can also be associated with other mental health conditions and comes in various forms. Let’s process that anxious thinking, and what triggers those physiological responses. Together we will learn and practice the best coping skills to manage your symptoms.
