When facing your fear what does one do? Fight, flee, or hide? Do you experience any of these symptoms? Social anxiety, overthinking, worry, loss of control, confusion, worthlessness, shame, guilt, panic, difficulty breathing, trapped, phobia, suspicious of others, etc. the list goes on and on. Anxiety comes in many forms and variations but they all link back to a root of unpleasant experiences that makes one feels unsafe, threatened, or fearful of the unknown. Trying to survive everyday is not living. If you have any of these symptoms don’t be afraid to consult with me. I specialize in anxiety and can help you regain control of your life & find that inner peace and calmness.
Trauma/PTSD
We are born pure and innocent into this world. Who would have thought that there would be so much pain and suffering. We all experience trauma at some point in our life. Our mind is like an innocent child and once it gets exposed it is hard to forget what has happened. Trauma is something that is hard to cope with. The hurt and the pain overwhelms us mentally turning into physically and spiritually draining. We are often lost and confuse as trauma makes us feel uncomfortable and hurt. It is common for people to go through most of their adult life without realizing their trauma; and for those who do, they relive their trauma everyday. It is easy to feel trap, helpless, hopeless, alone, and afraid. It is hard to work with something you are not familiar with. Don’t be afraid as you are not alone. Your past does not define the way you should be living in the present.
Men’s Issues
Men also gets abused or hurt but where or who can they turn to? There is a lack of resources and services for our men who are vulnerable and hurt. Men also have feelings too but we are taught to internalize our emotions at a young age.
Many men are not taught to deal with their feelings & emotions. We are conditioned at a young age by being told “big boys don’t cry,” and “only girls cry.” The most common 3 emotions that men feel are happy, sadness, and angry. Due to the lack of coping skills many turn to extreme measures such as violence, drugs, and sex. It is hard to be a man if you were never taught how to be one (as many don’t have role models in their early years). Men also plays an important part in our society and they should not be forgotten. Healthy men makes a good family and good men makes great leaders.
Self-Esteem/Cultural Issues/Acculturation
What is worse than trying to survive in the world today but at the same time you are still trying to figure out who you are? Because of past experiences, relationships and our environment we are told that we are “not good enough” or are seen as a failure. This feeling leaves us lost, confused, and we are stuck asking ourselves many questions. Sometimes you are not sure how you should feel or if what you are feeling is in coherent with your present reality. Low self-esteem affects our decisions, self-image and makes us feel a sense of hopelessness. It is common to compare yourself to others and see yourself as a failure or to blame yourself for the things that wrong. Until you come to terms with your own being it is hard to break free from this invisible bind as you are made to believe that your are inadequate in this world.
