Some anxiety in life is normal for everyone and most of the time it can be easily dealt with. However, for some people, anxiety becomes the norm, disrupting daily life and relationships. In such cases, anxiety has become detrimental to their mental well-being and must be treated professionally.

If you find yourself struggling to cope with frequent nervousness, obsession with control of your circumstances, or simply feeling overwhelmed, then you may be wrestling with an anxiety disorder. Over the long term, this kind of stress can negatively affect your physical and mental health, cause relationship issues, and even disrupt your relationship with God. But there is hope!

Christian counseling for anxiety can provide you with the tools you need to successfully manage your anxiety symptoms, placing you on the road to recovery. You can live a life of peace in healthy relationships with God and others.

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What are the symptoms of anxiety disorders?

While there are many possible symptoms of anxiety, and no two people’s symptoms may exactly match, there are several common symptoms that may indicate an anxiety disorder. Here are some of them.

  • Feeling suffocated or dizzy
  • Feeling powerless
  • Irritability, tension, restlessness
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Sweating, trembling, or shaking
  • Racing heartbeat
  • Uncontrollable thoughts
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Feeling of dread, or impending danger
  • Excessive worry or fear
  • Trouble sleeping

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms over an extended period, it may be an indicator of an anxiety disorder. In addition to being a problem on their own, disorders can lead to other mental health issues such as depression, suicidal thoughts, or substance abuse/addiction, so it is important to get it diagnosed and treated.

The professional therapists at Richardson Christian Counseling in Richardson, Texas can help. They are trained to identify and diagnose anxiety disorders and then form a treatment plan to help you overcome your symptoms.

Anxiety disorders fall into one or more categories. These include (but are not limited to):

Social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder is a chronic disorder that consists of intense and irrational anxiety brought on by social interactions. Symptoms can include feeling judged by others, fear of offending others, and worry about embarrassment or humiliation.

Generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is a longer-term type of anxiety that can play havoc with everyday activities. It can be found in people of any age and is characterized by constant worry, difficulty concentrating, and restlessness.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder. This is a type of anxiety disorder in which a person experiences persistent and unwanted thoughts (or obsessions) that leads them to engage in compulsive behaviors in order to control the obsessions.

Post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that is caused by some traumatic event from which a person has a difficult time recovering. It typically includes such symptoms as nightmares, depression, being in a constant state of alert, or experiencing unwelcome painful memories of the traumatic event.

Panic disorder. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by frequent and usually unexpected panic attacks. These may be triggered by anything or nothing and feel like a sudden onslaught of fear, discomfort, or a sense of being out of control.

Therapy has been proven to be effective at treating anxiety disorders. However, it is made even more effective when combined with biblical wisdom and Christian support. Richardson Christian Counseling confidently offers this type of comprehensive approach.

Through Christian counseling for anxiety, you will:

  • Identify and become educated about your specific anxiety condition
  • Discover the roots of your anxiety
  • Discover how faith affects healing
  • Develop a suitable recovery plan
  • Discuss whether medication is right for you
  • Develop tools to control unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
  • Acquire skills to help you form more solid relationships
  • Learn to make better choices
  • Find support to help your recovery last

There are a number of different therapy options available for dealing with anxiety:

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Exposure therapy
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
  • Eye movement reprocessing and desensitization (EMDR)
  • Group therapy

The professional Christian counselors at Richardson Christian Counseling will work with you to decide which approach is best for you. Their greatest desire is for you to be healthy and whole, and with that goal in mind, they will walk alongside you in your journey toward healing.

To learn more about Christian counseling for anxiety in the Richardson, Texas area, or to schedule a risk-free initial appointment, please call us at (469) 943-2626. You can also browse our online counselor directory to find a counselor who is right for you.

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