Anxiety
Do you often find yourself paralyzed by everyday circumstances? Do activities that others seem to do with ease cause you extreme stress? If so, you may have Anxiety Disorder, a mental health disorder in which individuals find themselves having strong anxious reactions to situations that others may not find stressful.
However, you are certainly not alone as nearly 40 million Americans report being affected by anxiety. Anxiety Disorders are very treatable, and at IBH, our empathetic team will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan and provide you a better quality of life.
How do I know if myself or a loved one may be suffering from an Anxiety Disorder?
You may experience the following symptoms:
- Behavioral: hypervigilance, irritability, or restlessness
- Cognitive: lack of concentration, racing thoughts, or unwanted thoughts
- Whole body: fatigue or sweating
- Anxiety
- Excessive worry, fear, or feeling of impending doom
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Heart palpitations
- Trembling
If you or your loved one displays symptoms of anxiety for 6 or more months with these anxious feelings occurring on more days than not and these symptoms are negatively interfering with your day-to-day functionality, a psychiatrist or primary care physician may diagnose you with an Anxiety Disorder. However, you or your loved one may also be assessed for other physical or psychological problems, such as cardiovascular disease, menopause, or substance abuse, as there may be other causes for anxiety-based symptoms.
How are Anxiety Disorders typically treated?
There are many forms of treatment for Anxiety Disorders, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, antidepressants, and stress-management techniques. For many people, their Anxiety Disorder is treated through psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of the two.