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ANXIETY DISORDER 

 

Anxiety is a complex condition that affects millions of people across the globe. It is characterized by excessive worry and fear, which can manifest in physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, with serious cases leading to panic attacks or even self-harm. Anxiety is often linked to the innate fight-or-flight response that people experience when they are in danger or facing a stressful situation. This response is designed to help people cope with dangerous situations by temporarily increasing their focus and alertness. However, when this response occurs too often or too intensely, it can lead to anxiety.

 

People who suffer from anxiety may experience persistent worry about everyday events as well as irrational fears about specific objects or situations even though there isn’t any real danger present.

 

Some of the physical symptoms can include:

 

  • Increased heart rate
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Sweating
  • Trembling
  • Nausea

 

In more serious cases of anxiety, individuals may experience panic attacks where they feel overwhelming fear and terror in response to a perceived danger. These episodes usually last several minutes but can be extremely distressing for those experiencing them. For those living with anxiety disorders, it is important to seek help and treatment from mental health professionals who understand how best to manage this condition, so it does not interfere too much with daily life and relationships.

 

There are numerous types of anxiety disorders, each with different symptoms and treatments. Some of the most common include:

 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worrying that isn’t related to any specific event or situation. People with GAD often feel tense and irritable and have difficulty sleeping. Symptoms of GAD can include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, fatigue, and difficulty controlling the thoughts or worries that cause distress.

 

Social Anxiety Disorder

 

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by an intense fear of being judged or negatively perceived in social situations. People with SAD may avoid social interactions altogether or feel very uncomfortable in social settings due to fear of embarrassment or humiliation. Exposure therapy is a common treatment to gradually increase the patient’s comfort levels in social situations.

 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

 

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that cause extreme distress or disrupt daily activities. People with OCD have persistent unwanted thoughts which they try to control through repetitive behaviors known as compulsions.

 

Some common examples can include:

 

  • Counting certain objects repeatedly
  • Excessive hand-washing
  • Touching objects in a certain order
  • Repeating words silently
  • Checking locks multiple times

 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

 

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by events such as violence, natural disasters, or almost any other form of trauma. One of the most dramatic and stressful of anxiety disorders, those who experience PTSD often have flashbacks and nightmares of the traumatic event.

Phobias

Phobias are intense fears related to specific objects or situations that pose little actual threat but which cause immense distress when confronted directly. Individuals may go to great lengths to avoid situations that trigger their phobia, which can significantly interfere with their daily lives.

 

Our treatment team at Amore Mental Health understands that mental health is crucial to everyone’s overall well-being. So that we can offer the most advanced treatments and therapies for anxiety disorders, our mental health specialists are continuously learning about new, evidence-based treatment modalities that can be implemented.  Contact us at 786-803-8826 or reach out online and we can help you get started with treatment.