Let’s face it, anxiety and depression suck, it can be all consuming and can hit at any time, nobody is infallible. They often go hand in hand with CPTSD. There’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s often a sign of someone having remained strong for too long. Both anxiety and depression are protective mechanisms, telling you there’s something wrong and trying to slow down or stop you to keep you safe. Life is fast paced and can feel overwhelming at times. It can be triggered by suppressing pain from the past – just because you push it down doesn’t mean that it’ll go away, it’s like a pressure cooker – the steam seeps out of the edges.
Therapy can help release that internal pressure, give you breathing space to think and be heard, as well as help you to understand what is going on for you. Working holistically, we would look at all areas of your life and build a self-care plan to help you maintain balance. Essential skills for life.
Anxiety, depression and panic attacks aren’t signs of weaknesses, they’re signs of someone who has remained strong for too long