Anxiety

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Absolutely not! In fact, most people have many issues, A lot lot of the issues you are describing commonly go hand in hand ( in "therapy speak" we call it co-morbid conditions)I would venture that most of the feelings you are struggling with stem from your early trauma. You would benifit... more
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It is very common for people to have multiple issues that they want to (and need to) address in counseling. I have had clients ask that same question and through more exploration, there is often an underlying fear that they "can't be helped" or that they will "be too much for their therapist." I... more
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It sounds like you’ve been challenged by life many times and are still fighting some battles… It must feel exhausting… To answer you question: No! You don’t have too many issues for counseling. In fact, counseling might be exactly what you need! Your insomnia, depression and anxiety, even your... more
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You definitely don't have too many issues to address in counseling! Your therapist will probably address these issues in an organized fashion by creating a treatment plan based on your specific goals. There are also counselor's out there who specialize in sexual abuse, depression, and anxiety. I... more
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Oh, crying in therapy is very normal! I have a stack of kleenex boxes in my office. Cry away, therapist are very used to it:) First time being in therapy is scary, but you'll soon know if you are a good match.
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There could be a few reasons that's happening. If you are afraid of leaving your home and going other places, that may be an anxiety response. Not all people who feel this way have all the criteria for agoraphobia, but that doesn't mean it's not hard and doesn't interfere with your life. This may... more
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First I am sending you some healing vibes 🙌. IT might be time to talk with your main medical provider about a checkup to see if this is relating to signs of PTSD. Or something else. Studies have shown especially with those who have sensitive energies might feel things in an empathic way. Or... more
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It sounds like you are feeling pretty overwhelmed with worry about being continuously monitored, with no privacy even in your own mind, and as if people are constantly saying things about you in whispers on in the media. It's hard to say from a post online what is at the root of this experience, but... more
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It sounds like you have some social anxiety-based on what your wrote in this post. With anxiety, the more you avoid your fear the worse it will be in the long-run. I would take baby-steps towards facing your fears. Although it feels uncomfortable, over time it will get easier. If you aren't seeing a... more
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Over the years, it has been shown that cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective method for assisting individuals in recognizing and altering the behaviors that they engage in. However, despite the fact that everyone has the potential to benefit from treatment, it seems that some individuals... more
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