ANXIETY Treatment
Anxiety comes in many forms and can manifest in different ways. Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone has from time to time. But when anxiety reaches a disorder level, it is classified as persistent, intense, and excessive worry about everyday situations. Sometimes anxiety reaches an even higher level, resulting in overwhelming feelings of dread and terror (called “panic attacks”).
Some types of anxiety disorders include but are not limited to:
generalized anxiety disorder
social anxiety - fears and avoidance of social situations
separation anxiety - fears related to the absence of another person
panic disorder - frequent panic attacks
phobias - fears of specific triggers
agoraphobia - fears of leaving the house
Anxiety may cause you to avoid certain people, places, and things, and can result in almost constant rumination that leaves you feeling tired, irritable, and out of control.
Many people also experience anxiety related to things that are less likely to happen and have behaviors that they feel compelled to do in order to make the anxiety stop. If that sounds like you, you may have OCD.
While there is no cure for anxiety, as it is an emotion that every human experiences, it is highly common and highly treatable condition. There are a number of evidence-based practices that work for the management of anxiety. Together, we will establish healthy ways to cope with the anxiety and fears, decrease feelings of panic, and establish a sense of safety for you in your body. Anxiety can be scary, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life.