Anxiety disorders represent a spectrum of mental health conditions characterized by excessive and persistent feelings of worry, fear, or anxiety that significantly impact a person's daily life. This category extends beyond the normal levels of stress or nervousness that individuals may encounter sporadically.
Within this classification, various types of anxiety disorders exhibit unique features:
Generalized anxiety disorder
You feel worried and stressed about many everyday events and activities. This goes on for several months and disrupts your life on most days.
Symptoms may include:
Panic disorder
You may have repeated panic attacks when there is no reason for feeling afraid. You may change your daily activities because you worry that you will have another attack.
Symptoms may include:
Social Anxiety disorder
You feel very anxious about what you will say or do in front of people. For example, you may be scared to talk or eat in public. This problem affects your daily life.
Symptoms may include:
Phobias
You are very scared of a specific object, situation, or activity. For example, you may fear spiders, high places, or small spaces.
Symptoms may include:
Treatment for anxiety disorders typically involves a multimodal approach, which may include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination of both. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly utilized and focuses on identifying and modifying maladaptive thoughts and behaviors associated with anxiety. Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), or benzodiazepines, may be prescribed to help manage symptoms. It is important to note that medication choices depend on the specific type and severity of anxiety, as well as individual factors.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs):
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs):
Benzodiazepines:
Beta-Blockers:
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs):
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs):
Buspirone (Buspar):
Pregabalin (Lyrica) and Gabapentin (Neurontin):
It's important to emphasize that medication should be prescribed and monitored by a qualified healthcare professional, and the choice of medication depends on various factors, including the specific type of anxiety disorder, the presence of other medical conditions, and individual response to the medication. Additionally, medications are often used in conjunction with therapy for the most effective treatment of anxiety disorders.
The LMHP will ask you questions about your health, physical or psychological symptoms
You may find it difficult to talk about your feelings, emotions and personal life.
But it's important that your LMHP understands your symptoms and circumstances so the correct diagnosis can be made.
You are most likely to be diagnosed with GAD if you have had symptoms for 6 months or more.
Finding it difficult to manage your feelings of anxiety is also an indication that you may have the condition.
To help with the diagnosis, your LMHP may carry out a physical examination or blood tests to rule out other conditions that may be causing your symptoms, such as:
Our Mental health professionals are committed to providing personalized care and innovative treatments to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
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