What would it mean to you to live your life with less worry and fear? To feel more present with the people you love, and to actually enjoy your time together, instead of having those moments clouded by anxiety. Imagine how freeing that would feel, both for you and for the people who care about you most. This is possible.
Anxiety can show up in a lot of ways. You might notice excessive worry about the future and what may happen. You might have constant thoughts running through your head that you would like to quiet but cannot seem to stop. You might feel so overwhelmed by stress that at times it is hard to breathe. When anxiety is heightened, you may also feel more irritated, angry, frustrated, restless, or agitated than usual. For some women, anxiety shows up as panic attacks, OCD, or phobias.
If you are a pregnant or postpartum mom, your anxiety may also include intrusive thoughts or images about something bad happening to you or your baby, such as illness or injury. In therapy, we will pay close attention to your distress level around these thoughts. It is also common for women to experience symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression at the same time.
Heightened anxiety is also common during perimenopause. This might look like feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate, with too much to do and too little time. It might come from being part of the sandwich generation, raising kids while also caring for aging parents. Or it might come from launching kids into the world and navigating empty nest syndrome, along with the ways your relationship with your partner may be shifting during this transition.
In our sessions, we will work together to find the tools that help relieve your anxiety most effectively. These may include meditation, mindfulness, present-moment awareness, stress management techniques, and journaling, among others.
We will start by paying close attention to the internal signs your body sends you when anxiety first appears. Where do you feel it first, like in your stomach, chest, or head, and what does it feel like as it increases? We will also explore what external factors may be making things harder, and how the people in your life can best support you as you work through it.
As anxiety eases, many women notice deeper connections with the people around them. With a clearer head, you can be more present, in both body and mind. You may also discover more self-compassion, along with a stronger sense of self-worth.
So, are you ready to take the first steps toward relieving your anxiety and feeling like yourself again?
Email me today to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation. I’d love to connect with you soon.