Empowering Black Women to Overcome Anxiety
NEGATIVE ANXIETY SYMPTOMS
Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Causes
Anxiety is a natural response to stress. We all need a certain level of anxiety to respond to stressful, complex, or unfamiliar situations. Anxiety becomes a problem when your worry and fear become a permanent part of your life. Constantly feeling nervous about situations and anticipated events can lead to physical, mental, and behavioral symptoms. Sweating, heart palpitations, tension in your neck and shoulders, panic attacks, fatigue, changes in sleep patterns, trouble concentrating, and distress in social situations are all negative anxiety symptoms.
Are you ready to put yourself first?
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Understanding the Realities of Anxiety for Black Women
Your anxiety symptoms are not just happening by chance. Early trauma or abuse, family history, shy personality or temperament, and exposure to ongoing racism all contribute to anxiety. Research and reality both show that Black women are suffering from microaggressions in the workplace, bias in society, demands of their personal lives, and disproportionate health risks. In other words, the struggle is real.
Overcoming Anxiety: Learning to Prioritize Self-Care and Break the Cycle of Stress
The desire to be present at home, successful at work, and a friend who can be relied on while taking care of your body, giving back to your community, and practicing self-care is a challenge that many women take on. "Strong Black Woman" isn't just a phrase. It's a mantle that Black women have carried and used as a survival technique. However, it can negatively impact us, resulting in poor coping behaviors such as emotional suppression, self-reliance, and avoidance. While we are busy caring for others and chasing success, who is busy taking care of you? That is why you have to learn to honor your needs now. It's time to break up with this unhealthy relationship we have with chasing success and start putting our mental wellness first. It's time to identify the things that are causing you anxiety and learn new ways to respond to the stress in your life.
Anxiety doesn't have to be part of your life
Anxiety is a common mental health condition. Many people avoid treatment, thinking it's how their life will always be or how life should be. It's easy to get caught up in appearing to be okay, even if you're struggling. In fact, many people have mastered being "high-functioning" or "successful" while suffering through life with anxiety. Do any of these statements sound familiar?
People say I'm the strong one, but I feel weak inside.
Everybody thinks I'm confident, but I doubt myself all the time.
I work hard, but I still feel lazy.
Most people think I'm a social butterfly, but interacting with people actually stresses me out.
I can hold long conversations, but afterward, I overanalyze everything that was said.
I often say 'yes' to people, but I really want to say 'no.'
I know how I feel isn't healthy, but I'm still successful, so I will be okay.
Aren't you tired of being overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out? Don't normalize living with anxiety. Don't get lost in your feelings; instead, get comfortable in your feelings. How you manage stress can determine your overall health and happiness. Failing to manage anxiety can result in difficulty in relationships with others (e.g., partners, spouses, children), feelings of overwhelm, low self-esteem, frustration, inability to make decisions, or loss of desire to connect with others. Ask for help and accept help.
Transitions Therapeutic Services help you understand your thoughts and behaviors. Through therapy, you can increase your ability to recognize your strengths, gain the confidence to say "no," begin prioritizing your needs, and learn how to regulate your emotions and responses. Instead of pretending to be well, it's time to do the work to get well.
Our Approach to Anxiety Therapy
Free yourself from anxiety-filled life by speaking to a therapist. Transitions Therapeutic Services uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Therapy to help manage anxiety. These treatment options help you reframe your thoughts, understand and build your support system, and learn positive coping techniques. Don't get so busy caring for others that you forget to care for yourself. Saving yourself ensures you can show up for your loved ones as a happy, healthy, and whole person.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may believe therapy can help you but you still have questions about Anxiety Therapy.
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While there is no cure for anxiety, it can be effectively managed with the right treatment and lifestyle changes.
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Sometimes, when we're anxious about something, it's hard to tell if we're just having a bad day or if it's something more serious. If you've been experiencing ongoing stress and anxiety for more than six months, it could be time to talk with a therapist.
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The length of time it takes to see improvement in anxiety symptoms can vary depending on the individual and the type of treatment. It is important to be patient and consistent with treatment to see the best results.
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Yes, anxiety can affect physical health by causing symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems, and muscle tension.
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Transform Your Life Through Therapy
Are you feeling like anxiety is running the show? At Transitions Therapeutic Services, we are here to help you regain control of your life. We provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your feelings, develop coping skills, and overcome challenges. Through therapy, you can learn to manage your anxiety and improve your overall well-being. Don't let anxiety control your life any longer. Schedule your appointment today and take the first step towards a happier, healthier you.