Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of everyday life. Most of us experience feelings of worry or nervousness related to a situation or an event with an uncertain outcome. Common sources of anxiety may include public speaking in front of a large group, taking a test, social events or driving in heavy traffic. Anxiety can also occur in a more generalized way, unrelated to pending events. Anxiety can become a more serious problem when feelings of intense worry, fear and apprehension become overwhelming and interfere or prevent us from living our daily lives.
All of us have a long history with anxiety. In fact, worry and fear and apprehension are part of our evolution. The theory is that our brain evolved to constantly be on guard and worry about the future in order to keep us safe from harm. If you apply that theory to the modern world it is easy to see why our anxiety alarm could be going off all the time. More that 40 million adults and about 10 percent of children and teens suffer from Anxiety Disorders.
Anxiety Disorders are grouped by related conditions and symptoms. However, all anxiety disorders have one thing in common. That is the persistent excessive fear and worry in situations that are not threatening. Common anxiety disorders include Panic Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder and Generalized Anxiety disorder.
Anxiety Symptoms
Feelings of fear, worry, apprehension or dread,
tension, restlessness or irritability.
Physical Symptoms
Racing heart, shortness of breath, tightness in chest, upset stomach,
sweating, tremors, headaches, fatigue, and insomnia.
Behavioral Symptoms
Social withdrawal, isolation, avoidant behavior
Treatment
The good news about Anxiety disorders is that they are treatable. Most people respond well to a combination of Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Mediation. I will help you develop of a health and wellness approach to life which is helpful
in recovering from anxiety. Medication can also be affective if necessary.
All of us have a long history with anxiety. In fact, worry and fear and apprehension are part of our evolution. The theory is that our brain evolved to constantly be on guard and worry about the future in order to keep us safe from harm. If you apply that theory to the modern world it is easy to see why our anxiety alarm could be going off all the time. More that 40 million adults and about 10 percent of children and teens suffer from Anxiety Disorders.
Anxiety Disorders are grouped by related conditions and symptoms. However, all anxiety disorders have one thing in common. That is the persistent excessive fear and worry in situations that are not threatening. Common anxiety disorders include Panic Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder and Generalized Anxiety disorder.
Anxiety Symptoms
Feelings of fear, worry, apprehension or dread,
tension, restlessness or irritability.
Physical Symptoms
Racing heart, shortness of breath, tightness in chest, upset stomach,
sweating, tremors, headaches, fatigue, and insomnia.
Behavioral Symptoms
Social withdrawal, isolation, avoidant behavior
Treatment
The good news about Anxiety disorders is that they are treatable. Most people respond well to a combination of Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Mediation. I will help you develop of a health and wellness approach to life which is helpful
in recovering from anxiety. Medication can also be affective if necessary.