Fear and anxiety
Do you know the feeling of being trapped in your own thoughts? That your heart is pounding and fear feels uncontrollable? Anxiety can fill your entire day - but there is a way out.
Anxiety can affect us all, but for some it takes control and limits life's possibilities. It can feel like a constant unease in your body, a knot in your stomach or an inner voice that always fears the worst. Maybe you avoid social situations, experience panic attacks or find it hard to calm down.
It can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone - and you don't have to feel that way.
Psychotherapist - Carina Britorn
Here's how we can help:
We work to calm your nervous system and change the thought patterns that keep you anxious. Hypnotherapy can help calm the constant state of alarm in your body, while NLP psychotherapy and PSYCH-K give you strategies to manage worries and regain a sense of control.
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About Fear
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges and can manifest itself in many ways - from generalized anxiety and panic attacks to phobias and social anxiety. The good news is that anxiety doesn't have to be a life sentence. The brain is and with the right techniques, we can work towards more balance, freedom and confidence in your everyday life.
Let's take the first step together towards a life where you're in the driver's seat - not the fear.
Different types of anxiety
Panic Anxiety
Panic attacks often occur suddenly and violently. The body oscillates between the sympathetic (fight/flight) and parasympathetic (shutdown) nervous systems, creating a violent feeling of discomfort, palpitations, dizziness, shaking and shortness of breath. Many people fear they are about to have a heart attack or lose control.
In treatment, we work to understand the mechanisms behind anxiety and provide tools to regulate the nervous system.
Social phobia (social anxiety)
Social anxiety is closely linked to shame and the fear of being judged by others. Thoughts like "What will they think of me?", "What if I say something wrong?" can be pervasive and make social situations overwhelming. Often this type of anxiety can be traced back to attachment trauma, such as bullying or the experience of being rejected earlier in life.
In therapy, we work on creating safety in social situations and changing the negative beliefs that underlie anxiety.
Generalized anxiety
People with generalized anxiety are constantly on alert. They fear the future and constantly wonder what could go wrong: "What's the next bad thing that will happen?"
Generalized anxiety often stems from an insecure upbringing, where the child has learned to take responsibility early on - for example, due to parents with illness, alcoholism or emotional absence. Anxiety becomes a way to predict and control the world.
Treatment here involves understanding the anxiety, working on nervous system regulation and helping the client let go of old coping strategies.
Health anxiety (illness anxiety)
Health anxiety is a constant fear of having something serious wrong. It can be triggered by past illness experiences and is often linked to panic disorder.
For some, the fear of death becomes central: Am I afraid of dying - or of not living life to the fullest?
In therapy, we work to identify underlying concerns and create a more balanced approach to the body and health.
Performance anxiety
Performance anxiety can be experienced in both work and social contexts. The person fears failing, being judged or exposed - often with an underlying sense of shame.
Shame is always at the core of performance anxiety. The treatment is therefore not only about changing thoughts, but also about working with deeper emotional layers where the client learns to face themselves with greater acceptance.
OCD (obsessive thoughts and actions)
OCD is characterized by obsessive thoughts that cause anxiety and compulsive actions that provide a temporary sense of calm. These can range from repetitive checking rituals to involuntary tics.
OCD can arise from stress and is often a way of coping with overwhelming emotions. Treatment focuses on providing the client with resources, examining life circumstances and working with mindfulness and body grounding.
Phobias
Phobias are intense, irrational fear reactions to specific situations or objects. They often arise as a result of past shock trauma and can be treated by working with the unconscious mind and gradual exposure.
Why does anxiety occur?
Anxiety rarely has a single cause. It can be the result of multiple factors:
Shock trauma
Work-related stress
Life crises
Growing up and culture
Many anxiety reactions have their roots in childhood. An unsafe upbringing can create a fundamental feeling of not being safe in the world.
You don't have to do it alone
Whatever you're struggling with, there is a way forward. We use a combination of talk therapy, NLP psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and PSYCH-K to help you break unhelpful patterns, regulate your nervous system and regain your inner balance. Together, we'll find the right approach for you so you can feel better - step by step.
Are you ready to take the first step towards change?
Feel free to contact us for a no-obligation conversation.
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