Counseling:
Grief and Anxiety Treatment

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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” or so they say. This sentiment can be helpful in some situations, though for many their “lemons” are a bit more complicated. If you are experiencing fear, anxiety and/or grief it is likely difficult to see a way through. It is natural to feel fear, anxiety or grief, but when these emotions stand in the way of living your life or achieving your goals it may be time to seek treatment. These feelings can be intense and overwhelming, often requiring the help of a mental health professional, like a counselor or therapist, to truly find relief. 

If you have kept how you are feeling to yourself all this time, reaching out may seem like a foreign concept. It may be time to talk about what is going on with a licensed therapist. Getting things “off your chest” can make a world of difference. Though there is far more to counseling than simply talking. 

Overwhelming Emotions

Anxiety isn’t just about fear, anxiety can prevent you from living your life the way you want to and can get in the way of your success. If you are experiencing excessive fear, phobias or worry, don’t just ignore it. Anxiety is unlikely to get better without treatment. Trying to avoid or stuff symptoms of anxiety can leave you feeling like a prisoner. You deserve better.

Similarly, if you have experienced a loss you may be feeling a great deal of grief. Grief can also leave you feeling isolated and unsure of where to turn. There is no “right” way to grieve, everyone’s experience is different. If grief is left untreated it can become excessive and impact the way you live your life. 

When Enough is Enough: Taking Action

If anxiety and grief are getting in the way of you living your life as you’d like it’s time to do something different. Talking about your fears, phobias, anxieties, pain or grief can be a good way to begin moving forward. A professional therapist can guide you through the process. Counseling can be an effective way to treat anxiety and grief. 

Carolina Counseling Services – Fuquay-Varina, NC contracts with therapists that know how to treat anxiety and grief. Find the therapist that is right for you with CCS. Call today to get started.

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