What is anxiety?

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased heart rate. Anxiety is a natural human response, but when it becomes overwhelming or constant, it can interfere with daily life, relationships, and even spiritual well-being. Anxiety can show up in various parts of our life – parenting, relationships, work, finance, religion, the future, etc. If not managed, over time it can lead to exhaustion, avoidance an even a sense of paralysis.

What are some symptoms of anxiety:

Anxiety can show up in the way we feel, in our thoughts and in our body  

• Thoughts: trouble concentrating, racing thoughts, wanting to run away, worried we will mess up and people viewing us negatively 
• Feelings: sadness, overwhelm, constant fear and worry 
• Body Sensations: Rapid breathing, sweating, shaking, increased heart rate, trouble sleeping, gut issues  

Provide education to help you better understand what anxiety is

Help you identify the roots of your anxiety and your unique anxiety symptoms

Help you build positive self worth

Help you develop a tool kit to address and manage your anxiety symptoms

If requested, draw from Islamic teachings to provide additional tools and resources to clients in reducing anxiety symptoms