🍋 A few years ago, life handed me a few too many lemons, and I struggled to turn them into lemonade. I found myself stuck in a relentless cycle of negative thinking, constantly worrying about everything…..even the most trivial things, like: "Did I offend that person at work today by what I said?" My mind would race at night, keeping me wide awake for hours as I overanalysed everything. It was such a lonely existence. The lack of sleep left me utterly drained and exhausted at work the next day. I tried countless remedies, natural approaches at first, then prescription sleeping tablets. Eventually, I withdrew from friends and family, isolating myself with thoughts like: "I’m not going to be any fun, so why bother seeing anyone and putting them through this?" At the time, I didn’t realise that all of this was more than just a reaction to life’s challenges. It was anxiety. It wasn’t until I confided in a friend about how I was feeling that they asked me, “Do you think you might have anxiety?” That question opened my eyes. Once I recognised what was happening, I could finally seek the right treatment. Here’s a list of some common symptoms of anxiety that I wish I’d known about sooner: ➡️ Persistent overthinking or racing thoughts. ➡️ Difficulty falling or staying asleep. ➡️ Feeling constantly on edge or irritable. ➡️ Physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches or digestive issues. ➡️ Avoiding social situations or withdrawing from loved ones. ➡️ Excessive worrying about everyday situations. ➡️ Fatigue or exhaustion despite getting enough sleep. ➡️ Trouble concentrating or making decisions. If you recognise yourself in any of these symptoms, please know you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face this on your own. There is a natural, uplifting therapy that can help you move forward. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy gave me the tools I needed to manage anxiety and rediscover a calmer, clearer state of mind. Reach out to me to learn more, I’d love to support you on your journey.

Posted by Alison Snee at 2025-01-28 08:42:52 UTC