An Anxiety Therapist Shares the Most Commonly Overlooked Symptoms of Anxiety
Our therapists in Los Angeles are experienced in supporting clients who are experiencing anxiety—whether it be occurring consistently or happening on a more situational basis. In fact, many clients come to therapy because of how anxiety is impacting their life in some way or another.
It’s important to consider that every individual will be uniquely impacted by anxiety, however, there are several common symptoms that signal anxiety is present…
Common Symptoms That Are Often Associated with Anxiety
Sleep issues or insomnia
Isolation
Sudden changes in mood
General irritability
Tunnel vision thinking or worrying
Digestion issues
7 Signs of Anxiety That Might Go Unnoticed
Perfectionistic tendencies
Go-to coping tools are no longer effective
Hyperfixation or rumination is impacting work or relationships
There’s an urgency for things to happen quickly
Having hopeless or helpless feelings
Dissociation—or a general feeling of being numb and detached
Unexplained aches, pains, or headaches
Strategies for Managing These More Subtle Symptoms of Anxiety
In a recent blog, we shared how to use specific grounding techniques to manage the experience of anxiety—you can read the full post right here. In addition to those techniques, here are several coping strategies that may be worth integrating into your mental health toolkit:
Slow down for sustainable and meaningful self-care. This doesn’t necessarily mean splurging on a massage or something that costs money, although it could. Self-care can be a short (and free!) practice. It could be making time for a 10-minute walk or taking a break from work to eat a full meal without distractions. Every individual’s definition of what is restorative self-care will be different—so explore what this looks like for you.
Challenge the inner-critic or monologue that is harsh and critical. Begin by noticing when your thoughts or self-talk start to be unkind, hurried, or scattered.
Work with a therapist. It’s important to not only address the physical symptoms of anxiety but also to process the underlying factors that may be triggering the anxiety.
In some cases, it may be worth exploring with your doctor and psychotherapist if anxiety medication is right for you. As holistic therapists in Los Angeles, we understand that medication is not for everyone, and should be integrated thoughtfully. In some cases, medication can be an important part of an individual’s healing process.
Work with A Holistic Anxiety Therapist in Los Angeles
Our Los Angeles therapists are experienced in supporting both teens and adults who may be experiencing anxiety. We are also here to support others aspects of their mental health such as depression, eating disorders, grief, stress management, and more.
Not based in Los Angeles? We also offer telehealth to all residents of California!
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