Anxiety
At Genesis Counseling Center, we understand that anxiety is a part of life – it’s a normal response to stress and can even be beneficial in some situations. However, when anxiety becomes pervasive, consuming your thoughts and affecting your daily life, it transforms into an anxiety disorder. This is more than just feeling anxious before a big meeting or exam; it’s an ongoing state of worry and fear that doesn’t subside, even when the stressor is gone.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders, but they can manifest in different ways for different people. Some people may feel a constant, unexplained sense of anxiety, while others might experience intense bouts of terror or fear that leaves them immobilized. Regardless of how it presents, anxiety can be incredibly distressing and disruptive, making it difficult to lead a normal life.
But there’s good news: anxiety disorders are treatable, and at Genesis Counseling Center, we offer a range of therapies designed to help you manage your anxiety and regain control over your life. Our individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions are led by highly skilled therapists who employ proven therapeutic techniques like Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These therapies aim to change specific behaviors and alter the way you think about stressors, equipping you with the tools you need to cope with anxiety.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with symptoms of anxiety, take the first step towards healing by contacting Genesis. We also provide a wealth of online resources (see below) to help you better understand anxiety and learn strategies to manage it. At Genesis Counseling Center, we’re committed to guiding you on your journey towards healing, offering hope, professional support, and a caring community that understands what you’re going through. Remember, you don’t have to face this alone – we’re here to help.
Online Anxiety Resources:
| Go for a scenic walk | Bowling | Eat a treat |
| Watch the clouds | Putt-putt-golf | Cook your favorite dish |
| Stargaze | Billiards | Try a new recipe |
| Go jogging | Tennis | Take a cooking class |
| Ride a bike | Get a massage | Go to a restaurant you haven’t been to yet |
| Go hiking | Go sit outside | Listen to the radio |
| Go roller-skating/ice skating | Go for a drive | Go to a sporting event |
| Go to a playground or watch a game | Ride the bus somewhere new | Play a board or card game with a friend |
| Try a new adventure sport like surfing or kayaking | Plan a trip somewhere new, maybe even nearby | Play solitaire |
| Basketball | Take a nap | Play video games |
| Chat online | Go shopping | Do something nice for others |
| Surf the internet | Get a haircut and/or manicure/pedicure | Go out for coffee/tea |
| Create your own website | Go to the library | Go to a museum or art gallery |
| Create your own blog | Go to church | Write a letter to God |
| Join a Christian meetup site | Attend/join a small group church meeting | Plant a garden |
| Sell unwanted items on the internet | Go to the book store | Take a bubble bath |
| Buy something on the internet | Read your Bible | Sign up for a new class |
| Do a puzzle | Pray | Read a novel |
| Write letters to friends/family | Write about the funniest thing that has ever happened to you | Go to the mall or park to people watch |
| Journal | Write a letter to someone who has improved your life | Learn a new language |
| Write a letter to yourself only speaking of your strengths | Make a list of ways to improve others’ lives | Sing/learn a new song |
| Draw/paint/sculpt | Call a friend or family member | Join a theater group |
| Talk on the phone | Go out with a friend | Invite friends over |
| Make a list of positive role models/people you look up to | Create your own list of fun activities | Text friends/family |
| Organize a party | Exercise | Take a yoga class |
| Babysit a friend’s dog | Bird watch | Wildlife watch |
| Read the Sunday comics | Go to the movies | Watch TV |
| Play an instrument or learn how to | Write a song or poem | Listen to upbeat music |
| Make a movie | Take pictures | Dance |