Why Your Need For Control Is Actually A Consequence Of Your Anxiety

Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed when things don’t go according to plan? Do you find yourself wanting to plan out every little detail, and feel uncomfortable letting go of control? Anxiety can result in behaviors such as feeling a need for control, especially in situations that provoke fear and anxiety. Whether it is controlling your environment, the people around you, or the way things are done… taking control can feel satisfying in the moment, but can ultimately result in relationship issues, problems at work, and more stress. In this episode, you’ll learn why your need for control is a consequence of anxiety, and what you can do about it.   In this episode, you will learn: The signs that your struggle with needing to be in control is a consequence of anxiety Is it OCD? Dispelling myths and setting the record straight Simple steps to help you start letting go of control in order to decrease anxiety   ++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for overthinkers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident. ++++++   WATCH THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY TRAINING https://calmlycoping.com/workshop   *** WORK WITH ME *** My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings below. https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   *** JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP *** The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   *** SAY HI ON SOCIAL *** Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   **TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ** http://hfaquiz.com   *** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC *** Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

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Calmly Coping is an actionable self-improvement podcast for overthinkers with high-functioning anxiety. I'm your host, Tati Garcia, and I'm a licensed counselor specializing in anxiety treatment & a coach specializing in high-functioning anxiety. Do you appear calm and collected on the outside, but on the inside you are struggling, doubting, and overthinking? Calmly Coping is not about fixing you, it's about uncovering the amazing person that is already there (and that you are just too afraid to let out). If you are struggling with feeling stuck in life, overthinking and over-analyzing things, putting way too much pressure on yourself, difficulty relaxing, trouble staying focused, and struggling with self-doubt, then this podcast is for you. I release new bite-size and evidence-based episodes once weekly with my top tips and techniques for coping with and decreasing anxiety while helping you feel more confident, have improved relationships and communication skills, and have better focus and performance.