Anxiety and Fear

Overcoming Anxiety

Anxiety is not a disease; it’s a neurological process, a signal some part of our neurology sends when it believes a form of danger exists. These signals have been a necessary mechanism in human survival. For the millions who suffer from intense or unwarranted bouts of fear or anxiety, the process can be overwhelming.

The typical approach in dealing with anxiety is to medicate it, deny it, control it, ignore it, etc, anything but address it and work through it.

Yet it’s a well know fact that how one perceives danger and the fears they associate it to are for the most part subconscious neurological interpretations. Luckily these interpretations can be changed.

Those born with certain sensitivities are particularly prone to misinterpret neurological signals. Some experience stressful life events and may never have learned how to adequately process the signals of pain or fear associated to them. These events are not always be remembered, since the subconscious mind can bury painful memories. But it may not forget the discomfort associated to the events.

Most people realize that intense emotions state will override or disrupt their normal thought processes. In those states of minds, emotions distort the minds ability to find useful solutions or effectively take action.

 

Those fighting these concepts too often get trapped on an emotional roller coaster ride. They get into the rut of reacting and for many it becomes a life style.

Not all anxieties or fears are alike.

Fears cover a broad spectrum of cognitive, emotional and neurological signals and symptoms. Phobias are fears revolving around a particular object or subject matter. Panic attacks are sudden neurological reaction to a known or unknown source. There are fears of the unknown, of ridicule, of making mistakes, of being mislead, of trying something new, even changing, any of which can create self esteem issues or social anxieties.

Unfortunately some fears keep those in need of assistance from reaching out for help. The fears stops them from taking the first step leading to the process of change.

 

Find Solutions to Overcome Anxiety

Work with someone who knows how the mind and body interact, how neurological processes support or diminish the quality of life. This is particularly true for more challenging anxiety disorders such as OCD. Find a counseling service that fully respects your personal sensitivities and desires.