Kogan Counseling provides specialized support for individuals struggling with anxiety by identifying the onset and root causes of their symptoms.
Helping Individuals with Anxiety
Through a supportive and compassionate approach, clients learn to recognize their triggers and develop effective coping strategies. Using cognitive behavioral techniques, such as challenging negative thoughts, reframing perspectives, and building a sense of control, individuals gain the tools needed to manage anxiety and improve their overall well-being.
Definition
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are conditions in which you have anxiety that doesn’t go away. It can get worse over time and can get in the way of everyday activities.
Anxiety disorders can sometimes lead to serious complications, such as depression, alcoholism or drug abuse. It’s a condition that may benefit from specific treatments
What are some anxiety symptoms?
Anxiety can cause several symptoms. Most often, people feel overly worried or fearful. It can make it hard to sleep and concentrate.
Common Reactions
- Uneasy feeling, panic, or danger
- Trouble sleeping
- Unable to stay calm and still
- Cold, sweaty or tingling hands or feet
- Trouble breathing (both shortness of breath and breathing faster than normal)
- Increased heart rate
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness or feeling weak
- Can’t stop thinking about a problem
- Unable to concentrate
- Strong fear of objects or places
Does anxiety interfere with your life?
If your anxiety is bothersome, but not interfering with your life, then it’s likely not an anxiety disorder. But, if your anxiety is getting in the way of important activities, it’s more likely to be an anxiety disorder.
How severe is your anxiety?
If your anxiety is unpleasant but not constant, severe or overwhelming, then it’s likely not an anxiety disorder.
A panic attack is an episode of severe anxiety. It usually causes symptoms such as shortness of breath, racing heart, sweating and nausea.
A person with an anxiety disorder usually can tell that their reactions are exaggerated and too strong. But they cannot easily bring their anxiety under control.
If anxiety symptoms are severe or interfere with your life, you should seek treatment from a health care provider.
