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Anxiety

A young woman grapples with anxiety, seeking support and coping strategies through West Area Psychology for a path to healing

Common symptoms of Anxiety: 

Anxiety often feels like an overwhelming sense of dread or fear, even when you are completely safe.

This persistent worry does not just live in your mind—it deeply affects your physical well-being. Living with chronic anxiety can manifest as distressing physical symptoms, including:

  • Physical Reactions: Experiencing a dry mouth, shaking, or unexpected heart palpitations.

  • Breathing Difficulties: Feeling a sudden shortness of breath or tightness in your chest.

  • Fear of Panic Attacks: Becoming deeply anxious about the terrifying possibility of experiencing a panic attack itself.

When these symptoms start to dictate your daily choices, they can significantly impact your quality of life, relationships, and overall well-being.

​​​Psychological Treatment for Anxiety

We use an integrated approach to anxiety treatment that calms both your body and your mind.

Our evidence-based strategies focus on lowering your daily stress levels and restoring your peace of mind through two core methods:

  • Physical Relaxation: Practising Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation to actively ease physiological anxiety symptoms and body tension.

  • Mental Clarity: Learning targeted cognitive techniques to manage overthinking and take intentional, refreshing mental breaks from worry.

These easy-to-learn tools are designed to help you feel more relaxed and in control, providing rapid symptom reduction while establishing robust skills for your future well-being.

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Suite 7

14 Spencer St

Fairfield NSW 2165

Ph: 0414 236 708

W: westareapsychology.com.au

E: rodriguez.hugo18@gmail.com

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