Ever feel cranky, irritable or snappy for no good reason? You try to feel better with a few beers, a couple glasses of wine, or 3 hours on social media? And… end up feeling worse?
I’d guess anxiety is part of the problem. Anxiety can show up as negativity, worry, doubt, trying too hard to please others, second-guessing yourself, over-thinking the past or future, or perfectionism. Anxiety is physical tension, an upset stomach, clenched jaw, tight fists, way too much thinking. Anxiety fuels stress and stress seeks relief.
Many addiction counseling clients I see don’t realize part of what is driving their addictive behaviors is anxiety.
Anxiety (and depression) drive seeking external relief to soothe or comfort…to take the edge off, to numb pain or for the chance to feel happier and make over-thinking voice calm down.
Anxiety counseling provides new, different coping skills to support feeling better, taking charge, making healthier choices, and creating greater happiness.
As a substance abuse counselor and food addiction therapist I help individuals, family members and couples regain a sense of Self, change addictive habits and learn to lovingly and effectively communicate limits with others.
As family members or friends of a substance user, co-dependents can feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Learn loving ways to set limits and take care of yourself.
Within my anxiety counseling, I teach specific strategies to cope with stress and the emotional ups and downs that addictive behaviors produce. To better understand addictive issues and develop healthy coping strategies I wrote Intentional JOY: How to Turn Stress, Fear & Addiction (available through Amazon).
As a holistically trained counselor I work with the whole person – mind, body, emotions & spirit, depending on the needs of my clients.
Call 209-505-2675 NOW for a free phone consultation and feel better soon!
You’ll receive support and specific strategies to help you cope with the emotional ups and downs and the stress that addictive behavior produces.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked with people from throughout the Central Valley. This includes from Modesto to Oakdale, Empire, Ceres, Turlock, Hughson, Livingston and Merced as well as Escalon, Ripon, Manteca, Stockton, Tracy, Lodi.
Are You Ready for a Positive Change in Your Life? Call Me Today at 209-505-2675 or email me at lynntelfordsahl@gmail.com. We’ll set up your free phone consultation ASAP so you can start feeling better soon!