Anxiety: feeling on edge

Anxiety is a useful emotion that helps to protect you and enable you to navigate your way safely through the world. However, sometimes, for a variety of reasons, anxiety systems get stuck in the “on” position. You feel constantly on edge and worrying thoughts go round and round in your mind with no release. It becomes hard to think clearly and you may have shortness of breath, sweaty palms, nausea, racing pulse or muscle tension. It can feel almost impossible to relax and your sleep may be disturbed.

A therapist can help you understand the link between mind and body and learn to manage your anxiety levels. By looking at what caused the system to get stuck “on” in the first place they can help you to better cope with and develop more resilience to life’s stresses.