How can I cope with all this stress?
You feel scared of lunchroom interactions, tests, group presentations, and college interviews. You are weighed down with tasks to do, people to see, and pressing deadlines at work or school. There is not enough time in the day to get it done. You feel overwhelmed more often than not. You want to feel more in control.
If this scenario sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many young adults and adolescents struggle with social anxiety, and there is support available.
Therapy for anxiety and stress
Are you dealing with the negative effects of stress and anxiety? Counseling can help you understand yourr triggers, practice healthy ways to express emotions, and regulate feelings.
Symptoms of social anxiety
- Fear of embarrassment
- Avoidance of speaking up
- Overanalyzing situations
- Social isolation
- Low social confidence
- Anxiety and panic attacks
Long-term health effects of anxiety and stress
- Higher chance of Depression
- Feelings of loneliness and isolation
- Increased risk of heart disease
- Increased risk of substance abuse
- Poor self-esteem and confidence
Worried at work or school
It is perfectly normal to feel nervous or worried sometimes. Many successful people deal with these feelings regularly. When you are an ambitious and responsible person, stress is hard to avoid. We have to meet deadlines and work under pressure. It can feel like a lot! However, there are healthy ways to cope with these tough situations and feel calmer. Find more balance in your life.
Stress and anxiety: what’s the difference?
Everyone deals with stress sometimes, and a little stress can even be healthy for us! Stress is a response to something outside of you, such as a big deadline or performance coming up. Anxiety is a response to what’s going on inside of you and describes the way the body reacts to stress. You may feel this way even when nothing specific has happened to cause this feeling. Read more.
Feel more confident in social situations
Did you know there’s a link between how we feel, think, and behave? Calm your nerves, shift your thoughts, and make decisions that enhance your quality of life. If you are in a regular state of fear, nerves, or worry, therapy can help you learn to feel relaxed and confident again.
Social Anxiety Therapy in Central Florida
Build a stress-management plan, create a work-life balance, and handle anxiety using skills learned in therapy. Emily Berndt, M.A., Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, helps teens and adults throughout Florida to manage their stress and anxiety. In-person and online counseling appointments are available. Connect today for social anxiety counseling.
