Clarity Counseling Featured In SingleCare Article
Clarity Counseling Center was featured in an article on SingleCare: How to get a sudden spike in anxiety under control. Clarity founder and CEO Karin Kassab, MA, psychologist, was consulted for the article and provided a professional opinion on how people can manage their anxiety.
Sudden spikes in anxiety are a relatively common issue, and our Wilmington counseling center helps clients find healthy coping methods and take control of their mental health. Anxiety can develop at any time, and as Kassab states in the article, “1 in 4 people experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their life.” The events of 2020 and the ongoing pandemic and economic insecurity are also causing a sizable increase in anxiety. If you’re struggling with anxiety, know that you’re not alone — and therapy can help! Learn more about counseling services for anxiety, and if you’d like to schedule a therapy session, contact us today.
What Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety can be caused by a variety of things, including stressful life events. But anxiety can also catch us off guard and seem to be caused by nothing, or by issues we aren’t aware of. As Kassab says in the article:
“Our brains are designed to monitor for danger and let us know when these signs appear. Although it can feel like it at times, anxiety is not your enemy. It’s your brain trying to keep you safe. Think about your anxiety as a security system that’s just a little too sensitive.”
Whatever the cause of your anxiety, it’s important to understand what triggered it, and how you can manage future anxiety attacks. Therapists, like those at Clarity Counseling Center, are trained in helping people understand and manage their anxiety. Contact us today to get started.
Strategies for Quickly Calming Anxiety
While medication is a long-term option for calming anxiety disorders, there are also methods that you can use on your own to help calm yourself. These strategies are especially helpful in sudden-onset anxiety or anxiety attacks because they can work immediately.
- Deep breathing
- Meditation/mindfulness
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Visualization
- Listening to music
- Regular exercise
All of these techniques help you change your focus from what is causing you distress to something that helps calm your mind and body. When used over time, they also remind you that anxiety, no matter how terrible it feels in the moment, will pass.
If you’ve been trying these relaxation methods on your own and still having difficulty managing your anxiety, you should consult a medical professional.
Clarity Counseling Center – Counseling Services Wilmington
People come to our counseling center for a variety of reasons, including anxiety. Many of our therapists specialize in anxiety, and we’re here to help you trade out old patterns for peace, joy, and fulfillment. We are a modern counseling center, and we work hard to match you with the right therapist for your needs. Along with anxiety, we also offer couples therapy, adolescent therapy, adult therapy, online therapy, and more. If you’re ready to start your healing journey, contact us today.
