Do you struggle with managing anxiety and feel like you can't shut the anxious thoughts off? Do you find yourself overthinking and replaying conversations, worried that others are judging you? When thinking about the future, do you often think about everything that could go wrong instead of what could go right? The fear of making a mistake fills you with dread. Do you tend to second guess yourself instead of trusting your own judgment causing you to seek every one else's opinions and validation but your own. Ever find yourself stuck in paralysis by analysis- making decisions a struggle? If so, you're not alone!
Maybe you find yourself:
- Feeling on edge even during everyday moments
- Trying to be "perfect" in social situations because you're afraid of judgment or looking awkward
- Feeling like everyone else has it figured out while you're struggling to keep it together
- Constantly seeking reassurance that you're doing okay, but never quite believing it
- Holding back your true self when you're with others because you're afraid of being judged
- Seeing people on social media who seem to have it all together can make you feel like you should too
You're not alone in this, and it doesn't have to stay this way. It’s likely you have been debating seeking therapy for months. In a world that's moving at lightning speed, constantly telling us to hustle harder and achieve more, it's okay to admit that you need support sometimes.
There is good news, you don't have to keep carrying all of this on your own. Life can get hard. I'm glad that you're here and have taken the courageous step of reaching out for support.