Do you have a tendency to worry? Would you like to stop excessive worry but fear that if you do the things you so desperately hope never come true, might? That’s a worry, too! We know how hard it can be to break the worry trap.
Many worries people carry in life can stem from deep-seeded trauma that seems like it will never go away. But, what if I told you that you no longer have to feel entrapped to your greatest fears, or even the lesser fears that still float around inside your mind? How would it feel to know that these fears and anxieties don’t hold power over you anymore?
Therapy Can Help
When worry comes from past trauma, it can be based on memory stored not just in the brain but in the body and emotional memory. Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting are two treatment options that can help you get to the root of the fear and process the trauma underneath the worry so that it is not longer as triggering or heightened within your system and can be worked through to resolution.
Additional Ways to Overcome Worries and Deal with Anxiety
● Reduce your intake of negativity, such as input from negative people, upsetting news stories online, or negativity on social media. Seeking out drama will only feed your fears instead of helping you to conquer them.
● Get a sufficient amount of rest each night so that your mind is not tired and more prone to be overwhelmed.
● Keep a positive attitude about things, and affirm this attitude with your words. For instance, instead of thinking, "I don't want them to go on that trip. They could get into a car accident," you can say, "That's going to be a fun drive! Hope they have a great time!"
● Focus your thoughts on the present moment, and take specific action on something that you can control. For instance, take a walk or get a hug from someone you love. If you can do something about a situation which is causing you worry, do so. For instance, call a sick neighbor to provide a listening ear, donate supplies to an animal shelter, or volunteer to read to patients at a hospital.
● Vocalize your worries with others you trust. Sometimes, just hearing somebody you trust dispelling your worries can greatly help.
● Consider how you can and would survive if the worst of your fears happened. Things are often going to go better than your worst fears.
● Ask others you respect if they've experienced the same kinds of worries before and how they handled them.
● Join a therapy or support group for help with stress management, coping with anxiety, and overcoming nervousness and negative beliefs.
If you are suffering from the effects of anxiety, agoraphobia, or acute stress disorder, such as worrying, feeling anxious, or being afraid, Omaha Trauma Therapy is here to help! EMDR and Brainspotting therapy techniques are our specialty. We want to provide you with a holistic approach to overcoming your trauma. Contact us.