Dealing with ... Anxiety

Palpitations, muscle tension, worry, shaking, trembling, worry, feelings of fear, worry, difficulty sleeping, worry, tired, irritable, agitated, worried, worried, worrying..... anxious........Anxiety!!

Is this you...? If this is you...

Anxiety in itself is not a problem. There are times when we naturally become anxious. Symptoms of anxiety have a biological function and prepare us for what is often called the “fight or flight" situations. It's normal to feel anxious in many situations, such as taking a test, giving a speech, meeting new people for the first time. However normal anxiety subsides once you have completed the task or the event is over and often during it. Any perceived threat by the body and mind diminishes and levels of anxiety return to normal.

Everyone feels anxious at times, often for understandable reasons. Anxiety becomes a problem when it is excessive, hard to control, or happens frequently across many areas of life. It can feel constant, with no relief from the worry, irritability, and restlessness it causes. Over time, physical tension and anxiety may lead to poor concentration, low mood, or even depression. Common signs include sleepless nights, repetitive thoughts, panic, and rising stress, clear indications that anxiety may be becoming overwhelming.

How BTA can help...........

At BTA we recognise that Anxiety can take over your life and affect both self-esteem and self- confidence. But there are many ways to manage Anxiety including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - which is helpful to overcome negative or unhelpful feelings or recurring unhelpful thoughts that increase anxiety. In addition, Relaxation skills and Mindfulness are also helpful in reducing and managing anxiety.

A combination of several techniques can be taught including brief relaxation, visualisation imagery, relaxation skills, problem solving skills, sleep hygiene, personalised self-care plans and help to develop an anti-anxiety lifestyle.

CBT-Birmingham is a private treatment service which provides access to CBT therapists working in clinics in the Midlands and in a selected location in London. We also work online. We take referrals from individuals, organisations, solicitors, GPs, and case managers.

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