Physical Symptoms:

• Rapid heartbeat

• Shortness of breath

• Muscle tension or aches

• Sweating

• Trembling or shaking

• Fatigue or weakness

• Nausea or stomach discomfort

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Headaches

• Insomnia or trouble sleeping

Emotional & Mental Symptoms:

• Excessive worry or fear (often about everyday situations)

• Feeling restless or “on edge”

• Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank

• Irritability

• Feeling overwhelmed

• A sense of impending doom or danger

• Persistent worry that feels hard to control and lasts for weeks or months.

• Physical symptoms like restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, or trouble sleeping due to anxiety.

• Avoidance behaviors, such as steering clear of places, people, or situations that trigger anxiety.

• Impact on daily life, including difficulty at work, school, or in relationships.

• Panic attacks or sudden episodes of intense fear, heart racing, or shortness of breath.

• Feeling overwhelmed, even by small tasks or decisions.

• Inability to relax or feeling “on edge” most of the time.

If anxiety is interfering with your well-being or functioning, therapy can offer support, tools, and relief.

CBT helps reduce symptoms of anxiety by teaching you how to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to worry and fear.

I will encourage practical strategies like cognitive restructuring and gradual exposure to feared situations, helping you respond to anxiety with more balanced thinking and behavior.

Over time, CBT can increase confidence and reduce the intensity and frequency of anxious feelings.