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Anxiety doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom

Margaret Egan

Yes, anxiety can be alleviated and managed, especially if you seek help.

Occasional anxiety is natural – we all feel anxious at times. But if our anxiety is ongoing or recurring and negatively affecting our lives, then now might be the time to address it.


Yes, anxiety can be alleviated and managed, especially if you seek help.


If you struggle with anxiety, you are not alone, as according to Beyond Blue, ‘One in seven Australians is currently experiencing an anxiety condition.’ But the good news is that more and more people are seeking help and you can too.


Types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms


  • Generalised anxiety disorder: Symptoms typically include, but are not restricted to, irrational fear, difficulty controlling feelings of fear or worry, fatigue, and headaches or muscle aches.
  • Panic disorder: Symptoms include a pounding or racing heart, sweating, trembling or tingling, chest pain, and feelings of being out of control.
     
  • Social anxiety disorder: Symptoms include blushing, sweating, or trembling, knots in your stomach, difficulty making eye contact or being around strangers, self-consciousness, and fear of being disliked or judged by others.
     
  • Phobia-related disorders: For example, in relation to flying, heights, specific animals, receiving injections, the sight of blood etc. Symptoms may include an irrational or excessive worry about encountering the feared object or situation, avoiding the object or situation, immediate intense anxiety when encountering the object or situation, and intense anxiety when in contact with unavoidable objects and situations.
     
  • Separation anxiety disorder: Although typically found in children, adults can experience it too. Symptoms include fear of being separated from people you feel attached to, anxiety that the attachment figure will be harmed, nightmares about being separated, and physical symptoms when separation occurs.


It’s okay to ask for help. And you don’t need to wait until your anxiety becomes unbearable before you reach out for a helping hand. In fact, the earlier you make the difficult but worthwhile decision to seek help, the better.


A problem shared is a problem halved.


Yes, sometimes you might feel like you are walking alone, but you don’t have to continue down the solo path. For a start, I can walk with you. More importantly, I can give you tips and strategies to manage your anxiety and get you back on track.


Who am I?


I am Maggie Eagan. I was born in London. I grew up with the Beatles, Rolling Stones, mini-skirts, middy-skirts, bellbottoms, and huge platform shoes that I fell off many times. In 2007, I moved to the Gold Coast and these days, I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

 

I am a qualified registered member of the Australian Counselling Association and a qualified life coach and NLP practitioner. I am also a professional golfer and a founding member of the Ladies European Golf Tour.
 
As a counsellor, I can help you overcome your problems to find happiness and purpose in your life. What’s more, I can provide you a safe space to share all your stories – a place where you can be vulnerable and be your authentic self.

 

Self-care tips to help manage anxiety


  • Look after your physical health: Our mental and physical health are closely linked. For example, when anxious, you might also experience sore muscles from the tension. If so, try some gentle stretches, go for a walk or a bike ride, do some yoga or simply move your body in a way that is right for you. Simply spending time outside in the sunshine and fresh air can also be beneficial.
     
  • Keep a journal: Documenting your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you to familiarise yourself with any triggers that lead to anxiety. Putting your thoughts down on paper can also help you to see a situation differently. You can keep your journal completely private too, so you can be free to be truly open and honest with yourself.


Take that first step and Book a Session with me today! https://bit.ly/Book_a_Session_with_Maggie


If you have questions or want to make an enquiry please do not hesitate to get in touch https://www.astuteology.com/contact-us

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