Anxiety and Depression

Again, again, and again…

The frustrating thoughts and feelings creep in.

Why can’t you get rid of them – get over them – and just be happy??

No matter how hard you try or how productive you are, that internal uneasiness remains.

Ducks swimming against the tide…

They look calm and focused on top of the water, but beneath, they’re paddling furiously. Most people have no idea how hard it’s working because they seem to glide effortlessly on the surface.

Maybe that’s how you feel: On the outside, you seem put-together and composed, but on the inside, you’re struggling. It’s like you’re working a little harder than everyone else to stay cool, remain energetic, and engage with the world.

“Don’t be anxious…”

“Just try to get through this…”

“I’ve done it before; I can do it again…”

And you usually do… but it’s exhausting.

Here’s what DOESN’T help…

Has anyone ever told you to relax? Or calm down? Has it ever helped?

I didn’t think so.

Neither did “Look on the bright side,” “Cheer up,” or “Why can’t you just be happy?”

They’re often said by family or friends who mean well…

But when you live with anxiety and depression, you know just how silly and useless they are.

They can be confusing, though.

It’s easy to confuse anxiety and depression with typical, less severe emotions on the spectrum of healthy emotions.

Healthy feelings people confuse with anxiety: nervousness, anticipation, excitement, and frustration.

Healthy feelings people confuse with depression: sadness, grief, disappointment, boredom, dissatisfaction.

This is an important distinction to be able to make – and we’ll work on it together.

Relief is available!

Anxiety and depression typically persist without an intervention. Fortunately, there’s effective treatment for both. In therapy, we’ll address and resolve the issues behind your anxiety and depression.

In some cases, they’re caused by a specific experience, like being abused, neglected, or bullied; suffering a major loss; or feeling powerless in the face of circumstances beyond your control.

Or you might have developed unhealthy thinking habits or self-defeating behaviors or beliefs.

Here’s an example: A child whines, “I’m not good at this!” while trying to understand long division. Without guidance or support, the child believes they lack the mathematical or technical skills to do it, effectively giving up trying to learn. As an adult, that child struggles with their finances, avoiding them because they make them feel anxious, and feeling powerless makes them depressed.

You’re not powerless, but you might have incorrect beliefs about yourself that drive your anxiety and depression.

Let’s get to the bottom of it all and rewire your brain to get you the relief you need.

You’re not stuck LIKE this or WITH this.

Help is here. I’ll help you free yourself once and for all. It’ll take time and effort, but we’ll do it together.

If you have had enough of feeling lousy and are ready to get to work, you are the right fit for my practice. Let’s take your growth to the next level.

It’s time to change your life for the better… and make it last!

Call me today to schedule your free consultation: (610) 933-2127.