Life Transitions Counseling
Are you moving to a new city, changing your relationship status, or starting a different career?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, panicked, or stressed by all these life transitions?
Life doesn’t promise us an easy passage, and some events can seem impossible to overcome. You may feel riddled with anxiety as you try to tackle your relationships, career, and hobbies as you get used to changes, whether you were expecting them or not. Seeking counseling in Charleston to sort through life transitions is a good first step to regaining a sense of control and peace in your life.
How Do You Know if Counseling Is for You?
If you're having difficulty adjusting to changes in your life, this struggle can manifest in several different ways. You may exhibit symptoms of anxiety or depression, or you may experience both conditions at the same time. Your behavior may also change, leading you to act in unusual ways (lashing out, sudden outbursts, weeping, etc.). Finally, your emotions may feel out of balance, causing you to overreact to stimuli, life transitions, or interactions in ways that don't align with your personality.
What's Behind Your Struggles?
Many different changes can cause transition disorders. Sometimes these changes are negative and unplanned:
Death of a loved one
Divorce or separation
Traumatic accidents or crimes
Natural disasters
National emergencies
You can also experience mental health problems because of expected changes such as moving to a new town, going to college, or having a baby.
What Comes Next?
Once you make an appointment with your life transitions counselor, you learn coping mechanisms for managing your stress level. Some counselors give you techniques for addressing panic attacks or insomnia, and others help you schedule your day to minimize stress-inducing interruptions. Verbalizing and analyzing your emotions are important parts of almost every counseling session.
When you're having trouble coping with your life transitions, reach out to our team of experienced therapists at Concierge Therapy. Contact us today to schedule your free 30-minute consultation.