Anxiety
Does your mind feel like it’s constantly racing, leaving you overwhelmed and drained? With the right support, you can take back control and start feeling like yourself again.
Key information you should know
- Anxiety affects people of all ages and can show up in many forms.
- It can be triggered by specific situations or happen without a clear cause.
- Common symptoms include intense worry, racing thoughts, irritability, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, and physical symptoms like a racing heart or tight chest.
- Effective treatments include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-integrated CBT (MiCBT).
Ever feel like your mind won’t stop running, or your body’s on high alert for no apparent reason? You might be experiencing anxiety. It’s more than just pre-event jitters, it’s a constant buzz in your brain, a weight that presses on your chest, and a feeling of being stuck in a loop of worry. It can make even the simplest tasks feel impossible and leave you questioning if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
Anxiety isn’t just about “feeling nervous.” It can show up as racing thoughts, tension in your body, or the kind of restlessness that makes it hard to focus on anything. It’s like your body and mind are always on edge, waiting for something to go wrong. And when you’re constantly looking over your shoulder, it’s hard to enjoy anything.
The good news is that anxiety is manageable. At the Institute for Healthy Living, our psychologists provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-integrated CBT (MiCBT) to help you untangle overwhelming thoughts, reduce avoidance, and regain emotional balance. We support adults, adolescents, and children with personalised care to help you feel more like yourself again.