The first try might not always be the best fit.

Remember the cost of living with anxiety, versus getting help.

For some, this is literal.

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Daria Shevtsova

Business owners who cant do the things because anxiety and fear are bearing down on them lose money.

Or you feel lonely because you cant seem to force yourself to that party or date or networking event.

Some people are totally fine chilling as they are.

They dont really want to change, and they feel like theyve got a handle on it.

For them, the cost isnt high enough to want help.

But you dont have to hand over the rest of your life to that story.

Anxiety often makes us feel powerless, but thats a lie.

The traditional route is therapy, followed by an exploration of if medication would be beneficial.

It might be nerve-wracking to reach out for a therapists help, but its like going to a gynecologist.

Theyve seen everything before.

Theyre simply there to help you, and you get to choose who you work with.

The first try might not always be the best fit.

Remember the cost of living with anxiety, versus getting help.

And, finally, if youre somewhere in between trauma and nuisance, then coaching is an option.

Ask yourself the question, What is anxiety costing me?

And if you dont like the answer, its time to get help.