Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Struggling with my anxiety

crazyhorsefreak102
crazyhorsefreak102

everyday tends to be a constant struggle for me.  I tend to feel really anxious.  I try to keep a journal but that can be so hard to do.   It's like I'm not motivated to keep writing at times.   I've also started to talk with a counsellor- had my 3rd session with her on Friday.  We have discussed my struggles a bit but not as much as I'd like.


thinking about talking to her more about my struggles makes me anxious and nervous.  Does any one have any suggestions to how I can make this easier

Nightcourt17
Nightcourt17
You can try and let your counselor know what you are feeling at the beginning of each session and that you would like to spend more time on your struggles. You might also try writing your feelings and struggles down on paper show it he/her before the session starts.
crazyhorsefreak102
crazyhorsefreak102
Thanks I just am so nervous to talk to her about my struggles through
Community LeaderMid
Mid
First, when you first went to see counselor, did you set up any goals? If you did, then use those goals to work your office visit(s) to learn skills to help move forward.
Second, when you don't feel like doing something, try something else, stay hydrated, keep gentle movement regularly, and distract your usual thought pattern when you feel stuck.

Best wishes.
crazyhorsefreak102
crazyhorsefreak102
Thanks
subwayxkid
subwayxkid
If you're fresh into talk therapy, my only advice into making that easier would to be just talk about only what and as much as you're comfortable with at first. It will become more natural once you get comfortable with her.
GettinBy
GettinBy
It can take a long time to get comfortable with a therapist, and they are (or should be) aware of that. Its ok to talk about less serious stuff while you are getting to know each other. Its good to tell the therapist that you're not ready to dive right into it, and that it makes you more anxious. If they are skilled, they will be able to guide sessions so that you are more and more relaxed. If not, find a therapist who is a better fit.
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