Anxious,alive, and living!
Therapy for anxiety is not just about 'making it go away'
Over years of practice, I have come to develop a keen understanding and appreciation of working with anxiety. I see it all the time, everywhere, manifesting in different shapes and forms. I see people fight it, avoid it, suppress it, and ...it just doesn't go away! But when we really look at it and work with it with sincerity and courage, something starts to shift. Anxiety isn't always a 'blocker', it can be a call to living more deeply and authentically.
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Understand your anxiety instead of fighting it
Anxiety isn't a 'thing' that you have or don't have. It is a response and a state of being that can be understood and grasped so it no longer holds you back. Yes, it is possible to live a full life while anxious. In fact, anxiety is an integral part of a life worth living.
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Anxiety can be your gateway to growth and maturity
Avoiding your anxieties may give you temporary relief and comfort. But sometimes, facing and being curious about your anxieties can lead you to important experiences that expand and enrich your life. In other words, you may 'level-up' when you face your anxieties with courage.
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Anxiety doesn't have to get in the way of your relationships.
Many times, our anxieties are about our relationships - be it intimate, familial, or with people at work. Taking a deep dive into your relationship dynamics and understanding what your anxieties are really about can help you to navigate the waters with confidence.
