Anxiety
Anxiety disorders encompass a group of related mental health conditions that can significantly impact daily life. Common types of anxiety disorders include:
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Panic Disorder: Sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort.
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Agoraphobia: Fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable during a panic episode.
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Specific Phobia: Intense fear of a particular object or situation.
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Social Anxiety Disorder: Fear of social situations due to concerns about being judged or embarrassed.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Excessive and persistent worry about everyday issues.
Causes and Symptoms Anxiety may stem from various factors, including cultural issues, substance abuse, or other underlying conditions. Symptoms can manifest emotionally and physically, including:
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Emotional symptoms: Restlessness, feeling overwhelmed, irritability
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Physical symptoms: Tremors, dizziness, sweating, diarrhea, palpitations, and fainting (syncope)
Our Approach Our goal is to provide you with effective coping mechanisms to help you regain a sense of normalcy and improve your quality of life. While medications like benzodiazepines may be used in certain cases, they can be addictive and are not prescribed for extended periods. We focus on holistic and sustainable treatment strategies tailored to your needs.
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and medication management, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy.
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