Adjustment and emotions / Emotional distress
Give space to a difficult to explain discomfort.
Sometimes it is difficult to identify precisely what happens to us, even though the discomfort is very present. We explore what situations accompany that sensation, how it appears and how it influences rest, relationships or daily responsibilities.
You don't need an exact explanation to consult. You can start by how you feel the discomfort, at what times it appears, and what it's getting hard to hold.
Clarify the experience and its needs.
Distress can describe different experiences. When it started, how it has changed and what was happening at the time can help you make sense of it without assuming a diagnosis.
It also matters how distress affects sleep, relationships and responsibilities, and what support you have. Assessment helps clarify what needs to be explored and what care might be appropriate.
How it appears
Since when do you notice it and whether it is a sustained feeling or appears at times.
What Is Affecting
How it influences your activities, your rest, and your relationships.
What do you need to clarify?
What worries you about that experience and what support is helping you.
Support that takes your wider needs into account
Areas explain what you may worry about; services specify how we can work with you. Initial guidance helps connect both.
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Make sense of what you're going through and find a way forward that works for you.
Before you take the first step
Can I consult without knowing how to name it?
Yes. You can describe the experience with your own words. You don't need to come up with a diagnosis to ask what concerns you and how it affects you.
Does angustia always mean anxiety or panic?
The same word can be used for different experiences. The way it appears, its evolution and context help guide an assessment; they are not interchangeable labels.
What if I notice it mostly in the body?
Do not assume that physical symptoms have a psychological cause. If symptoms are new, severe or worrying, seek a health assessment. This page cannot establish their cause.
We can start with what you're worried about.
You don't need to know which service to choose. Tell us your situation and we will guide you on how to start.
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