It’s not just you. Anxiety loves to tell you stories like this, and we hear them often at Satya Counseling.
When your mind gets stuck on worry, self-criticism, self-hatred, or an intolerable future, it’s hard to imagine having a satisfying life. It’s also very easy to blame yourself or assume something is wrong with you.
To make matters worse, when self-help gurus and clickbait articles urge you to choose joy, visualize your dreams, think positive, like yourself, and let go of negative thinking, you’ll probably end up feeling like a failure — which will just make you more anxious!
We all experience anxiety on a daily basis, and it can become so common that it’s just considered normal. But sometimes it can’t be dismissed or ignored. Anxiety can become overwhelming to the point that you might experience symptoms such as excessive or irrational dread over everyday situations. It becomes exhausting. If anxiety is impacting your daily activities, you might be living with an anxiety disorder.
An anxiety disorder is a professional diagnosis based on specific traits and symptoms. At Satya Counseling, we will help identify if you are living with an anxiety disorder, and if so, which type(s). Anxiety disorders that we frequently work with include:
At Satya Counseling, our therapists are highly trained in supporting individuals living with anxiety. We offer in-person anxiety therapy in Chicago, and virtual therapy throughout Illinois.
Therapy for anxiety goes beyond a therapist providing some coping skills. We use evidence-based practices to help you change your relationship with anxiety. Our methodologies include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Art Therapy, and more.
If you’re tired of being stuck, and you’re ready to learn what you can actually do to create change in your life, schedule online or contact us today!