Empower yourself with tools to recognize and manage anxiety for better mental health. Understand the signs and take proactive steps towards self-care.
“I’m feeling in control and doing the things that really matter to me. I have my life back.”
I’ve always been a worrier, but a few months ago, it felt like it was getting out of control. My mom was sick and ended up in the hospital. I guess it made sense to worry about her health, but then it was like I was worrying about everything — even little things.
I worried constantly about my kids even though they were healthy and doing well in school. I worried about my job even though my boss said I was doing great. My body felt tense all the time, and I was getting irritable with coworkers. I would even lay awake in bed at night unable to make my mind stop. I didn’t want to leave the house, and I couldn’t enjoy time with family. My husband kept telling me to relax and didn’t understand why I felt this way.
My best friend recommended I seek professional help. So, I saw a therapist who gave me tools to manage anxiety, including breathing and mindfulness exercises. We talked about what was really important to me and how I could reclaim my life.
Each week I set goals for practicing these new skills. It took some time and follow-through on my part, but my therapist was with me every step of the way.
I’ve met my treatment goals and feel much better. It’s been a few months since I finished therapy, and I’m still feeling in control. My anxiety isn’t holding me back, and I’m doing the things that really matter to me. I have my life back.
Empower yourself with tools to recognize and manage anxiety for better mental health. Understand the signs and take proactive steps towards self-care.
Empower yourself with tools to recognize and manage anxiety for better mental health. Understand the signs and take proactive steps towards self-care.
