1 in 6 adults in the UK state they suffer from anxiety. Mental health is more commonplace than most people realise but now that conversations are being started thanks to initiatives such as mental health awareness week, most people are able to reach out for the support they need. When you see one of our counsellors in Canary Wharf, you benefit from tailored support and coping skills for problems like anxiety that can be used in the long term. Firstly though, let’s go over some tips for how to manage your anxiety now.
Breathing
People who experience chronic anxiety are often unaware of how their impacted nervous system has caused them to breathe shallow breaths. This creates a negative feedback loop whereby your body believes you are in danger due to the signals shallow breaths send, with panic felt as though you are under immediate threat.
To prevent anxiety from building up, you can become more conscious of your breathing in your daily life by remembering to exhale more – it is in the exhale that relief is found. Once you do notice your breathing or become anxious, it is helpful to breathe in slowly, pause while counting to an achievable number such as 4 seconds, then breathe out for the same amount of time. If you repeat this trick 3 times you should find relief from anxiety comes quicker than you had anticipated!
There are a number of therapies our counsellors in Canary Wharf can use to help clients struggling with anxiety, whether mild, moderate or severe. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is casually referred to as the gold standard for anxiety because the technique helps individuals to choose their thoughts and better control their feelings as a result.
If you would like to know more about the anxiety therapy our counsellors in Canary Wharf can offer, please contact our welcoming team today by calling 02080884818 or emailing info@bridgestherapycentre.com.
Recent Comments