Overcome Anxiety in Raleigh, NC

Anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed and nervous. The worrisome thoughts cloud your brain and make it difficult to focus and concentrate.

Spending your day feeling the constant buzz inside of you can be tiresome and exhausted.

While anxiety is present all through the seasons, spring time offers a chance to get out and alleviate anxiety naturally.

I am an anxiety therapist in Wilmington, NC and specialize in counseling for women. I provide perfectionism treatment, therapy for imposter syndrome, anxiety treatment, and burnout counseling. I am licensed in Maryland and North Carolina. I offer virtual therapy to anyone located in Maryland or North Carolina.

In the second blog in the series, I explore 4 ways to overcome anxiety in Raleigh, NC. To check out other blogs in this series click the links below.

4 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety in North Carolina

5 Things to do in Wilmington, NC in the Summer to Calm Anxiety

5 Things to Do in Charlotte, NC in the Summer to Calm Anxiety

5 Things to Do in Asheville, NC in the Fall to Calm Anxiety

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4 Ways to Overcome Anxiety Naturally

There are many ways to reduce anxiety. For the purpose of this blog, I am focusing on things you can do outside in Raleigh, NC. Continue reading to learn how these 4 strategies reduce anxiety.

Go Outside - Going outside and connecting with the natural world allows for you to feel more grounded. Grounding is a skill that can be helpful in anxiety treatment and connecting with the earth is a natural way to reduce anxiety. So kick off your shoes walk around barefoot to get that grounding effect!
Have Fun - Engage in an activity you enjoy, share some laughs, and soak in the that moment just feels really good. When you have fun and you are in the present moment, you are not focused on feeling anxious or worrisome thoughts. The next time you are doing something you enjoy, really try to be in the moment and notice how it makes you feel.
Move Your Body - Moving your body releases endorphins and makes you feel good. When you move your body and exercise it can also be helpful to create feelings of motivation and accomplishment. Moving your body can also be very helpful for improving sleep.
Connect with Others - Spending time with others helps to reduce tension, reduce stress, lower anxiety, and improve your mood. Connecting with others consistently and practicing some of the other skills listed above can beneficial to your physical health and mental health.

For more information on anxiety, check out these helpful blogs:

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Anxiety Therapist in Wilmington, NC

Understand Your Anxiety and How to Treat it

What to Expect When You Start Therapy for Anxiety

Finding the Right Anxiety Therapist for You

5 Ways to Calm An Anxiety Attack in the Moment

Keep reading to discover things to do in Raleigh, NC that incorporate these 4 ways to overcome anxiety naturally.

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Things to do in Raleigh, NC to Reduce your anxiety

Check out some of these activities and things to do in Raleigh, NC you can do to help overcome anxiety naturally.

Raleigh, Home of the North Carolina State Captial and part of the Research Triangle that makes up 3 big research universities - Duke University, University of North Carolina (UNC), and North Carolina State University (NC State). This is also commonly referred to as the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina.

If keeping up on the latest research isn’t your thing, Raleigh, NC also has some great parks and trails to check out too. These paths and trails offer some great bike rides and experiences.

Neuse River Greenway, is a trail that is part of the Capital Area Greenway system and Mountain-to-Sea Trail that goes across the state of North Carolina. This trail is paved which makes for a great bike ride, walk, or running.

Learn more about the Neuse River Greenway here.

Take your time and explore some of the gardens in Raleigh too. Check out JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens.
If you are in to disc golf and up for a good challenge, grab your friends and check out Buckhorn Disc Golf Course.
Next, go visit Lake Raleigh. Here you can spend time kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, going for a walk, or riding a bike. Take time to connect with yourself, nature, or some good company.

Start Online Therapy for Anxiety in Raleigh, NC

Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety is not how you want to live life any longer. Starting anxiety treatment with a virtual therapist North Carolina can be a helpful place to begin.

I am an anxiety therapist in Wilmington, NC and I offer online therapy in North Carolina. I specialize in therapy for women providing anxiety treatment, treatment for perfectionism, and burnout counseling. I use ACT, mindfulness, and CBT for anxiety treatment.