Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and Depression

What is ANXIETY?

Anxiety is a common emotional state characterised by feelings of unease, such as worry or fear, that can range from mild to severe. Most people feel anxious from time to time.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY?

  • Uneasy feeling, panic, or danger

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Unable to stay calm and still

  • Cold, sweaty or tingling hands or
    feet

  • Trouble breathing (both shortness
    of breath and breathing faster than normal)

  • Increased heart rate

  • Dry mouth

  • Dizziness or feeling weak

  • Can't stop thinking about a
    problem

  • Unable to concentrate

  • Strong fear of objects or places

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY?

  • Uneasy feeling, panic, or danger

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Unable to stay calm and still

  • Cold, sweaty or tingling hands or
    feet

  • Trouble breathing (both shortness
    of breath and breathing faster than normal)

  • Increased heart rate

  • Dry mouth

  • Dizziness or feeling weak

  • Can't stop thinking about a problem

  • Unable to concentrate

  • Strong fear of objects or places

what is depression?

Depressive disorder, or depression, is a common mental health condition that can happen to anyone. It is characterised by a low mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. This is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF depression?

Symptoms of depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can appear differently in each person. These symptoms can include:

  • Feeling sad, irritable, empty and/or hopeless

  • Losing interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed

  • A significant change in appetite (eating much less or more than usual) and/or weight (notable loss or gain unrelated to dieting).

  • Sleeping too little or too much

  • Decreased energy or increased tiredness or fatigue

  • Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech that are severe enough to be observable by others.

  • Feeling worthless or excessively guilty

  • Difficulty thinking or
    concentrating, forgetfulness, and/or difficulty making minor decisions

  • Thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF depression?

Symptoms of depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can appear differently in each person. These symptoms can include:

  • Feeling sad, irritable, empty and/or hopeless

  • Losing interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed

  • A significant change in appetite (eating much less or more than usual) and/or weight (notable loss or gain unrelated to dieting).

  • Decreased energy or increased tiredness or fatigue

  • Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech that are severe enough to be observable by others.

  • Feeling worthless or excessively guilty

  • Sleeping too little or too much

  • Difficulty thinking or
    concentrating, forgetfulness, and/or difficulty making minor decisions

  • Thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts

how can coaching and counselling help you?

Through Counselling and Coaching I can help you uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears; learn how to relax; look at situations in new, less frightening ways; and develop better coping and problem-solving skills. Coaching and Therapy approaches give you the tools to overcome anxiety and depression and teaches you how to use them effectively and realistically.