counseling services for

Anxiety

In Wilmington, NC

What is Anxiety?

Have you ever felt like a situation was the absolute end of the world? Where you felt like you were so nervous about something that you couldn’t focus on anything else? If this is you, you may have anxiety. So what even is this so-called anxiety? Anxiety is an emotion that one might feel when experiencing a stressful situation. This emotion is present when the body feels like it needs to protect itself from danger, sending the brain into “Fight or Flight.” Situations can be big or small and still provoke these unsettling feelings of anxiety. While some anxiety is “normal,” too much can affect our everyday lives and ability to do the things we enjoy doing.

Symptoms of Anxiety:

Anxiety may present itself in many different forms, including:

Restless or tense
Sweating
Racing Heart
Trouble concentrating or making decisions
Difficulties falling or staying asleep

Things You Can Do To Help:

There are many ways to help manage feelings of anxiety by making minor adjustments in our everyday lives. Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, or visualization. Other ways to improve anxiety can include eating healthier foods, getting plenty of sleep, and of course, THERAPY.

How We Support Anxiety:

Managing anxiety can feel overwhelming, and sometimes, it feels like too much to do alone. At Evoke, our clinicians are here to help individuals understand anxiety on a deeper level. One way a clinician may help someone with anxiety is by helping them understand where the anxiety is coming from and why it keeps appearing. Other ways they might help with anxiety include creating a plan to face it in the moments it is being experienced, learning coping strategies, and empowering each individual.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like something you are experiencing and it could benefit you, reach out today to help manage and improve your anxiety. Therapy may seem scary at first, but here at Evoke, we take pride in creating a safe environment where all feelings are welcome. Give us a call or send us an email today to schedule your first appointment!