Anxiety & Depression

Therapy in Austin, TX

It is not uncommon for someone to experience bouts of anxiety or depression at certain times in life. For some, these symptoms become prolonged and impacts your daily functioning and relationships, can be hard to control and can last longer than expected. Some recall these symptoms starting in childhood or adolescents and can feel like these symptoms are now an addition to who they are and how they handle stressors. I treat anxiety and depression with a speciality in religious trauma.

If you were raised in a strict religious household, fundamentalist environment, or had unreasonable expectations put on you, symptoms of anxiety and depression may have begun to form without understanding where they came from. Below are the most common symptoms one may experience with anxiety and depression:

Anxiety

  • Excessive worries that are difficult to control

  • Feeling a sense of impending danger, panic or doom

  • Weakness or fatigue

  • Racing thoughts

  • Physical tension

  • Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early

  • Panic attacks

  • Trouble concentrating on things in the present

  • Having an increased heart rate

Depression

  • Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness

  • Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy

  • Appetite or weight changes

  • Sleep issues

  • Anger or irritability

  • Loss of energy

  • Feelings of worthlessness and guilt

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Somatic complains - unexplained aches and pains

  • Self-harm or suicidal thoughts

Oftentimes, the idea of addressing spiritual trauma or questions can bring symptoms of anxiety and depression up as well, and can greatly impact one's mental health. You may have noticed that you struggle with low self-esteem, have a harsh inner critic, feel unsure of who you are and what you believe, you may have anxiety about what it means to deconstruct your faith or even question teachings you’ve been taught your whole life.

Understanding more about your mental health symptoms and how they relate to the core problem is key to learning to cope with these emotions, deal with triggers and learn to find your inner peace again.

It you want to learn more about how you can work towards improving your self-esteem, having less worries, and addressing depression, schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to connect.

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