Like stress, anxiety is a normal part of life and can be experienced by day-to-day tasks. However, over 40 million people in the United States are affected by an anxiety disorder- this is the most common mental health diagnosis in the United States.

Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety. These forms of anxiety typically occur with other mental health conditions such as depression.

Anxiety is uncontrollable feelings of worry or nervousness about a potential event or something with an unknown outcome. While one may not be able to change the event or the outcome, managing anxiety and worry can be successfully achieved.

Stress and anxiety are often closely related - causes of anxiety are not easily known but can stem from stressors related to work, family, and relationship problems. Anxiety may be a direct result of medications or health conditions, brain chemistry also plays a factor, as well as withdrawal from drugs and caffeine.

Symptoms of anxiety can include:

• a feeling of being “on edge” – nervousness or tension

• anticipating danger or panic

• restlessness

• tense muscles

• feelings of being weak or tiredness

• Uncontrollable worry

• increased irritability

• difficulty concentrating

• memory problems

• unable to think about things other than current worry

• falling and staying asleep

• inability to avoid “things” that trigger anxiety

Anxiety can produce physical and emotional symptoms such as panic attacks, headaches, sweating, dry mouth, and sweating. Untreated anxiety increases the risk of these symptoms and detrimental behaviors. Learning to manage your anxiety, associated emotions, and symptoms are the rewarding benefits of working with Selah Solution, LLC. During individual therapy sessions, you will collaborate closely with the therapist to understand the causes of your anxiety, and its impact on your daily life, discover how to effectively manage triggers, and define long-lasting coping skills.

Are you frustrated with being addicted or watching your loved one spiral out of control? You are not alone and addiction and recovery help is available.

When the term “addiction” is heard -most perceive a person as addicted to alcohol or some other drug. Drug addiction, however, is only one form of addiction. Addiction comes in many forms such as shopping addiction, sex /porn addiction, video addiction, food addiction, social media addiction, and gambling addiction. Any behavior, (whether chemical or behavioral), that is compulsive and uncontrollable can best be defined as addictive and treatment should be sought. Addiction causes a vicious cycle that affects one’s mental health, physical health, and emotional health and the ripple effect can affect family, friends, and employers to the point where day-to-day life becomes impaired. People who are addicted find themselves addicted for many reasons.

These reasons include:

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• Escape from emotional and physical pain

• To obtain pleasurable feelings

• The avoidance of loneliness and /or abandonment

• Curiosity

• Bereavement

• The desire to "fit in"

Although everyone’s path to addiction is different the journey to recovery is also unique and individualized. Signs of depression, risky behaviors, financial strain, family and relationship chaos, lack of responsibilities, and weakened bodily systems are symptoms related to addictions. Collaborating closely with a Licensed Therapist will help you understand your root causes of addiction, the cycle of trauma, how to begin the recovery process, and develop a comprehensive plan to include coping skills, stages of change, and added support and resources.

Solutions, LLC also supports those affected by the behaviors of an addicted person. Individualized support, through therapy, looks to understand the complexities of addiction, differentiating between enabling and supporting and addressing resentments. Addiction is not an individual problem but a family and community problem.

Without therapy, the vicious cycle of addiction continues to impede daily functioning and continues to affect everyone around you. You are not alone and support is available! Call Selah Solutions, LLC today to take your first step in your healing process and transition from addiction to recovery.

Have you lost interest in things you previously enjoyed? Do you avoid being around others or irritated by those around you? Are you sad, hopeless, or overly critical of yourself?

Everyone experiences sadness, hopelessness, low energy, and irritability from time to time, but these feelings usually pass. Depression is more than just feeling “blah” or a random case of “the blues,” it is not a feeling that you can just snap out of. Depression is a common disorder but a serious problem that individually affects people. Depression affects anyone – all ages, ethnic groups, socioeconomic status, gender, and all walks of life.

Depression is not caused by one single factor; depression can be triggered by a number of events or seasons. It not only affects how you feel, think, and behave but can also lead to health problems.

Depressive symptoms can present differently depending on the person, however, for most people a depressive disorder can cause barriers in your daily living and your normal way of functioning.

Common factors that lead to depression may include:

• Death

• Traumatic event

• Health problems

• Retirement

• Relationship problems

• Birth of a child

• Changing/losing a job

• Challenging work situations

• Financial problems

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and these episode symptoms occur most of the day nearly every day for a minimum of two weeks:

• Feeling sadness, tearfulness, emptiness, or hopelessness

• Angry outbursts, irritability, or frustration - even over small matters.

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed

• Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain and increased craving for food

• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

• Tiredness or lack of energy

• Decreased movements or speech (severe enough to be observable by others)

• Feeling worthless, guilt, focus on past failures or self-blame

• Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions

• Reoccurring Thoughts of death or suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempts, or suicide

• Unexplained physical problems

Depression is a serious disorder that can affect both you and your family, friends, employer, etc.

Most often depression gets worse when not treated, resulting in diminished physical, mental, and behavioral concerns.

Therapy at Selah Solutions, LLC is available to assist you in understanding the primary cause of your depression, how to best identify your depressive triggers, and manage your depressive symptoms successfully. Ignoring your depressive symptoms does not improve the condition or change the situation but causes greater risk and complications.

Have you suffered a loss?

Often time bereavement is perceived as the loss of a person. This is true; however, bereavement is the state of grieving the loss of someone or something. Coping with a loss can be one of the greatest challenges in your life and the bereavement process can be short-lived or tenured for months to years.

Grief is a natural response to the loss of life, pets, freedom, relationships, employment, finance, dreams, home, loss of safety, way of life/routine, a scared possession, or health. Any type of loss can trigger the grieving process. Bereavement is the process of grieving.

After suffering a loss, one begins the grief process which consists of five stages of grief. These stages include denial/isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Coupled with these stages symptoms of grief may include shock/denial, anxiety, anger, distress, numbness, tearfulness, sadness, loss of sleep, fear, guilt, and or appetite. Grief is not only an emotional process but can involve physical problems such as fatigue, insomnia, pain, nausea, and weight loss/gain.

Grieving is a highly intimate and individualized experience that inevitably takes time to process from pain to peace. Coping with these losses can be challenging and can, at times, feel overwhelming. You can begin to experience various feelings, emotions resentments, and pain – these are normal reactions and can take time to process with no specific timeline.

The grief of a loss can deplete you mentally and physically and it is most important that you care for yourself. The stressors of grief and loss can cause deteriorating health and overall well-being. People cope with losses in diverse ways and exploring how to cope may include collaboration with a therapist. Learn how to deal with your grief and loss by working closely with Selah Solutions, LLC. Therapy can aid you in understanding your emotions and learning how to cope with in a healthy manner. Therapy will provide you with a coping mechanism for grieving your loss by exploring realistic skills that can be utilized consistently for the best results toward your return to normalcy.

The pain of grieving can cause you to want to be withdrawn however sharing your loss can make the grieving process less confusing, more bearable, and supportive. Trying to avoid the feelings associated with grief can lead to complications of additional mental health conditions and health concerns.

Relationships tend to be categorized into two major classes – (1) intrapersonal and (2) interpersonal. This defines how we relate within ourselves and how we relate to others. Both types of relationships can present challenges.

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The intrapersonal relationship includes behaviors that occur within yourself. These behaviors can stem from by child-rearing, family dynamics, life experiences, self-perception, and expectations. This type of relationship continually teaches us who we are and provides a sense of direction and purpose. Interpersonal relationships do not involve others and therefore most intrapersonal communication and brainstorming takes place in our head.

Interpersonal relationships are the relationships that we build with others. Examples of interpersonal relationships include family, romantic relationships, professional relationships, and friendships. Key components of an interpersonal relationship consist of clear communication, constructive feedback, negotiating, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing.

Both types of relationships are unique and equally important, as they provide a strong link between mental health, physical health, and emotional health. Seemingly no two types of relationships are the same and change in relationships is inevitable.

Relationships tend to cycle through healthy vs. unhealthy stages. The change in stages consists of a plethora of reasons however the time in each stage varies.

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Changes from healthy to unhealthy relationships can be a result of:

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• abuse, (physical, mental, or emotional)

• poor communication, (verbal and non-

• verbal)

• controlling behaviors

• patterns of disrespect

• lack of boundaries

• lack of conflict management

• rejection

• infidelity

• anger

• intimacy problems

• possible external factors

It is important for all to understand and adhere to the boundaries in the relationship for the relationship to remain healthy and/or to avoid or escape toxic pitfalls.

Selah Solutions, LLC is highly skilled in providing therapy services to find barriers to a healthy relationship. Individualized therapy allows valuable consistent opportunities to process intimate thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a safe and confidential space. Specific therapy goals and objectives will identify unique coping skills to relieve stressors of anxiety, depression, poor self-image, insomnia, and mental fatigue. Seeking therapy today can help you alleviate the stressors of a toxic relationship and learn how to enjoy positive healthy relationships in all aspects of your life.

Everyone experiences stress as a result of daily responsibilities to serious life events or decisions. Stress can be beneficial as it can motivate us to a higher level of productivity or cause us overwhelming worry and anxiety that keeps us stuck. However, stress is affecting you Selah Solutions, LLC can offer unique and specific stress management resolutions.

Are you experiencing symptoms of stress related to health, work, family, financial problems, marriage, grief, loss, moving, a new beginning, or even an ending? It is important to recognize that one person’s stress may not be considered stressful for another person, yet your stress is real and valid.

Stress can come from many sources, which are root causes called “stressors.” Stress is a natural mental and physical reaction to events in our lives. Typically, stressors occur because of feeling a sense of loss of control over something. Although exciting events such as having a baby, planning a wedding, buying a house, and starting a new job can also cause symptoms of stress.

Stressors change one’s mental, physical, and emotional health when ignored. Stressors cause emotional and physical symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, headaches, irritability, irritable bowel syndrome, increased blood pressure, insomnia, muscle tension, and changes in diet. While some stress is normal, living with elevated levels of stress can place your entire health at risk. Stress is perceived differently by each of us, and it affects each of us differently. It is understood that stress limits our ability to function effectively, think clearly, and enjoy life.

Managing your stress can make a considerable difference in your overall health and those around you. Many overlook one simple strategy for managing stress – therapy! Therapy will allow you to identify the sources of stress and provide you with the consistent opportunity to share your feelings openly and confidently with someone not connected to your inner circle. Therapy also allows you the opportunity to gain a fresh non-biased perspective, explore and understand your stress triggers, and learn coping skills to manage stress. Therapy further reduces stress symptoms and helps you understand how your responses are connected to your thoughts and emotions. Therapy can teach you stress management techniques and by practicing this technique consistently, you can minimize your stress level and feel more adaptable when faced with stress in the future.