You Deserve Peace Too: Recognizing the Signs It’s Time for Anxiety Therapy in Erie, PA
Our world is constantly demanding your attention. Between social media, trying to stay informed, and doomscrolling TikTok, there is always something to read, watch, or listen to. It can be incredibly draining to try to balance everything - and it’s easy to forget just how new a phenomenon it is to be “always available”.
Even though you might want to stay connected, the very act of being connected could be contributing to your anxiety. You deserve peace, too - we’re here to help you determine if being always “on” is causing a problem. If so, the compassionate, caring anxiety therapists at Metamorphosis Counseling are here to help. Anxiety therapy in Erie, PA, is available.
The Signs that Peace is Elusive
Have you noticed that relaxation feels impossible? That no matter what you try - curling up with your cat and a favorite book, having a long soak in the tub, or going for a walk around Presque Isle at sunset - your mind just keeps racing with all your worries, tasks, and what-ifs?
Or perhaps you’ve noticed that doing those things feels empty. Going to Pressed feels like a chore rather than a joy. Spending time with your family or friends is draining rather than energizing, so you spend a ton of time at home alone, doomscrolling, which only adds to your anxiety, leading you into an uncomfortable spiral.
Maybe you’ve noticed that you’re feeling frazzled, like there’s a little electric current running through your body at all times. Or you’ve been told by your doctor that they’re worried about your heart or your blood pressure, even though that has never been a problem for you before. You feel sick to your stomach when you glance at your phone or see the news, and you start to feel a headache coming on.
You’ve noticed your task list growing larger, and with smaller and smaller tasks. Making a phone call that used to be quick and easy is now a monumental effort. Going to the grocery store feels like climbing a mountain. The fact that it’s such a challenge only makes you feel worse - your mind beats you up for having so much trouble.
You Aren’t Alone in Your Feelings
It’s no wonder that you’re noticing these things! With the never-ending list of “unprecedented historical events” we’re living through, the increasing workload we all have to do just to survive, and the feeling like we’ll never have what our parents have - it’s a miracle we keep it together most days. Never mind that half of the year, we Erieites are plunged into a tundra that makes even leaving the house an hour-long ordeal of shoveling snow, putting on a parka and boots, and praying that the people around you know how to drive in the snow today.
How Anxiety Therapy in Erie, PA, Creates Space for Peace
If you’ve never been to anxiety therapy, sharing your inner experiences, thoughts, and feelings with a person you just met can feel terrifying. Or you might feel like you’re just paying someone to listen - why do that when you have friends to talk to?
It’s easy to get caught up in these misconceptions. However, an anxiety therapist is much more than a paid listener. A therapist gives you space to think only about yourself - to disconnect from the world for a minute, and be present with someone who is there for you and you alone. Therapists are non-judgmental and give you the opportunity to share things that you can’t share with anyone else.
Working with an anxiety therapist in Erie creates a unique relationship. In most of our relationships, things are a two-way street - you have to be present and care about the other person just as you expect them to be for you. This is amazing and all, but working with a therapist allows you to have a truly one-sided relationship - where you can focus on you for a full hour each week, and there’s no expectation for you to worry about your therapist’s feelings, or give them space to vent.
Therapists have training in concrete skills to help you manage your anxiety, sending you back out into the world more prepared to handle it. A therapist can teach you ways to be more present when the news is causing you to dissociate; ways to slow your breathing when the sound of more politics causes your breath to quicken; or even strategies to set valuable boundaries with that alt-right side of your family that just won’t shut up about “woke” culture.
Discover Peace with Anxiety Therapy in Erie, PA
It’s easy to think that prioritizing your own peace is a sign that you’re selfish, don’t care about others, or are lazy or indulgent. It absolutely is not. Living a full life means putting energy towards the things that help you feel like yourself - fulfilled and at peace. If you’re reading this - this is the sign you’ve been waiting for. At Metamorphosis Counseling, we believe you deserve peace, and it’s within your reach.
Here’s how to begin working with an anxiety therapist in Erie, PA:
Call us at 814-273-6270 or fill out our contact form to connect with our team.
Schedule your first anxiety therapy session with a compassionate anxiety therapist in Erie, PA.
Start moving toward lasting relief and resilience, knowing you’ll have support every step of the way.
Additional Services Offered at Metamorphosis Counseling
Beyond anxiety therapy in Erie, PA, our practice provides trauma therapy to support healing from painful past experiences, child and teen counseling to nurture resilience and emotional well-being, and convenient online therapy for clients who prefer the ease and privacy of meeting virtually.
