Everybody feels anxiety periodically. It's normal. Some people experience more than their share, and suffer anxiety to such an extent that it disrupts their lives. I can help you get the information and resources you need to tame this anxiety and reclaim your freedom.

It’s understandable that if you have suffered from panic, anxiety, and phobias a long time you could feel pessimistic about your prospects for recovery. Take encouragement from knowing these problems are:

• The most common psychological problems in our country.
• Based on research anxiety responds very well to treatment. Studies at the National Institute of Mental Health estimate that more than 90% of people with an anxiety disorder will make a good recovery, given appropriate treatment.

The Anxiety Symptom Checklist below can help you determine your need for help.

Review these items and see if you check 3 or more from each category, then ask yourself:

1. Is anxiety limiting my involvement in life?
2. Am I avoiding everyday situations?
3. Do I worry and feel tense too much of the time?
4.  Is it now time to seek psychological counseling?

Category One (It is important that you consult your doctor to make sure that symptoms in this category are not caused by a physical/medical condition)

• Heart palpitations
• Rapid pounding heartbeat
• Tightness of chest
•  Jittery stomach
• Hyperventilation
• Weakness all over
• Tremors
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Sweaty all over
• Confusion
• Speeded up thoughts
• Muscle tension/aches
• Fatigue

Category Two-Thoughts of:

•  I can’t do it
• What if I make a fool of myself?
• People are looking
• I Could faint
• Get me out of here
• No one will help
• I can’t go alone
• I can’t breathe
• I’m going crazy
• I’m trapped

Category Three

• Keyed up/on edge 
• Panic
• Excessive worry
• Uneasy
• Feelings of doom/gloom
• Trapped-no way out
• Isolated-lonely
• Loss of control
• Embarrassed
• Criticized
•  Rejected
•  Angry
•  Depressed

Initial Steps You Can Take

Just recognizing that you are overanxious and that this is interfering with your life is extremely important. Anxiety that is seriously interfering with your being able to cope in settings that you need to function needs to be addressed. Cognitive behavior therapy can offer significant relief and personal growth. Learning how to tap energy centers in your body by applying emotional freedom techniques can also provide significant relief. Be proactive in your healing by eating well balanced meals, avoiding foods high in sugar and restrict caffeine.  Get involved in a regular exercise program; yoga and meditation should be considered as tools to incorporate. Live a more balanced life and take more time to enjoy leisure and hobbies. Avoid people who are negative. Timely proactive intervention provided on your own and augmented by professional help can help avoid medical problems and conditions caused over time from toxic levels of stress and an unhealthy lifestyle. 

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