Anxiety
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Anxiety issues come in several forms and can truly affect one’s life. Anxiety is highly treatable through psychotherapy that includes behavior and thought changes, medication or both. Some of the anxiety disorders include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Disorder (PTSD), Social Phobias (Social Anxiety Disorder).
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Definition of Anxiety
Anxiety is defined by a state of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a realistic or fantasized threatening event or situation, often impairing physical and psychological functioning. (from dictionary.com)
Anxiety can be described as overestimating the difficulty of a challenge, while at the same time underestimating one’s capability of dealing with that challenge.
The different disorders have more specific definitions.
Anxiety can be described as overestimating the difficulty of a challenge, while at the same time underestimating one’s capability of dealing with that challenge.
The different disorders have more specific definitions.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Some physiological symptoms of anxiety include:
Some psychological symptoms include:
Some behavioral symptoms include:
- muscle tension
- insomnia
- queasiness
- a change in eating habits
- rapid heartbeat
- dry mouth
- tingling sensations
- sweating
Some psychological symptoms include:
- chronic worry
- irritability
- persistent
- recurring thoughts that reflect exaggerated and irrational fear
- fears of "going crazy"
- fears of having recurring panic attacks
Some behavioral symptoms include:
- avoiding going to places where panic attacks have occurred before or where escape would be difficult
- performing rituals or routines in an attempt to relieve persistent recurring anxious thoughts
- avoidance of everyday
- common situations.
Why is it Important to Deal with Anxiety?
It is important to deal with anxiety because it affects your whole being. It can sabotage your ability to act, express yourself, or deal with certain everyday situations. It can affect your work and relationships and lead to other problems.
I encourage you to call me today at 678-474-4899 to discuss the possibilities. If you still have questions, you can review my frequently asked questions or send me a quick question via my contact form.
I encourage you to call me today at 678-474-4899 to discuss the possibilities. If you still have questions, you can review my frequently asked questions or send me a quick question via my contact form.