AnxietyEveryone experiences fear, worry, or nervousness at one time or another. This can be particularly true when work, family, school or relationships are under stress or strain. But for some people, these issues become a significant problem. When anxiety, fear or worry become significantly time-consuming, cause a lot of distress, or interfere with life in important ways, it's time to consider seeking help. Anxiety can take many forms, but some of the most common are fears of public speaking, driving, crowds, air travel, social situations, illness, germs, panic attacks and making mistakes. Rituals and compulsions are also not unusual, such as re-checking to make sure something is complete or counting up to a certain number. Anxiety symptoms can be both physical (racing heart, dizziness, muscle tension, etc) and mental (racing thoughts and worries). Anxiety sufferers usually resort to coping by avoiding situations that trigger their anxiety. For some, this may include avoiding social situations or leaving the home. Anxiety and avoidance can be very distressing and can take up valuable time. It can also interfere with important relationships, leisure activities, and job or school functioning. It can lead to depression and substance misuse. Anxiety disorders, though painful, can be treated very effectively using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, or a combination of the two. With treatment, it is often possible to master fear and live free of excessive anxiety. For help with anxiety, contact us. You can find additional information related to anxiety at the following websites:
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