Ansan City's Our Neighborhood Mental Health Clinic: Stability after Holiday Stress Counseling

As the holidays approached, I felt a pang of unease and inexplicable anxiety, making it difficult to sleep. I'd experienced something similar before, so this time I decided to seek some counseling in advance. Instead of dismissing it as holiday stress, they calmly asked me about my family relationships and recent emotional changes, which put my mind at ease.
Through counseling, they explained that it was a temporary stress reaction, but that my anxiety was still somewhat elevated. Treatment included a low-dose anti-anxiety medication that could provide short-term relief. They also provided specific breathing techniques and cognitive retraining that I could use immediately when my anxiety flared up. I was concerned about medication, but they clearly explained the risks of dependence and the duration of use, which put me at ease.
The hospital atmosphere was quiet and privacy was well-maintained, which made me feel comfortable. Above all, I appreciated that the staff didn't just say, "Let's just get through this holiday season," but helped me manage similar situations in the future. After a few days of taking the medication, my chest tightness was significantly reduced, and I was sleeping much better.