It is natural for stressful situations to provoke feelings of panic, anxiety and fear. For most people, these feeling do not occur often and can be attributed to major life events. However, for people in St. John’s, NL with anxiety disorders these feelings may occur regularly and unexpectedly leave lasting effects on your relationships, employment and physical health. Regular sessions with a counsellor can help you deal with your anxiety and identify possible causes and triggers.
Anxiety can be a problem when …
- you experience it too often
- it goes on for a long time
- it prevents you from doing the things you want to do
Symptoms of Anxiety and Panic
- sense of dread
- feeling always ‘on edge’
- trouble concentrating or communicating
- pins and needles
- irritability
- heartburn
- excessive sweating
- problems sleeping
- heart palpitations
- headaches
- stomach ache or nausea
- bowel or bladder issues
- shortness of breath
- feeling drowsy or tired
- painful or missed periods
Benefits of Counselling for Anxiety
Our professional St. John’s counsellors can help you find relief and develop skills you help you manage your anxiety. Using proven cognitive behavioral therapy, counselling can help you …
- learn the triggers of anxiety and how to minimize their effect
- discover panic prevention techniques
- learn stress reduction methods to reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety
- develop coping strategies to prevent and mange anxiety during stressful situations
Anxiety Disorders We Help With
