What is anxiety? Anxiety is a mood disorder that involves excessive worrying, nervousness and fear. Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, loss of interest and/or anger that interferes with our everyday life. Trauma can be both physical and psychological. In childhood and adulthood, we have experiences that can leave us feeling broken. We have difficulty trusting others, developing and maintaining quality relationships. We want to be in “control” and have difficulty asking for help. Often, we feel insecure and have low self-worth. Grief is a reaction to the loss of something important, the loss of someone or living things (pets), a job, relationships, our home, financial stability, our youth or even the loss of status in the community.
Some Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, & GriefAnxiety — Excessive fear and worrying, avoiding certain things or situations to avoid triggers, a sense of panic or doom, digestive problems, feeling tired, both physically and mental and having trouble concentrating
Depression — Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much, loss of interest and motivation, anger and irritability, feeling hopeless or helpless, fatigue, over-eating or under eating.
Trauma (PTSD) — Fear, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, issues with alcohol or drugs, suicidal thoughts and/or feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness.
Grief — Sadness, confusion, trouble making decisions, difficulty keeping track of our responsibilities and difficulty focusing on anything other than the loss. The physical symptoms often include fatigue, headaches, chest pains, trouble breathing, nausea, trouble sleeping, reduced or increased appetite and joint pain.
Do you have any of these symptoms? Would you like to learn about healthy interventions and skills that will reduce the symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and grief? You can definitely improve the quality of your life.
