Relax knowing that these symptoms are common in our hectic world, and are also indicators that something within you needs your attention.  Just as intense pain in your leg indicates a physical problem in your body – emotions, thought patterns, and actions/habits are indicators of a "problem" within. Sometimes it is the way we are genetically hard-wired, other times environmental factors are the reason, and it can also be the way we react to these factors. But most often it can be a bit of all three. 

Finding a therapist/counselor who is trained in evidenced based approaches is essential. Most people would not live with intense pain in their leg, they would seek medical guidance, working with a therapist is the same concept. Just because it’s in "your head" does not mean you are alone. Working with a therapist will provide skills to guide you through your mental health needs.  

Seeing a therapist/counselor who is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and persistent will provide all the necessary ingredients for change
/ resolution / moving through to occur.