Anxiety
What is Anxiety?
Although anxiety is a normal, human response to stress, it can disrupt daily life when it is chronic, overwhelming, or uncontrollable. An anxiety disorder is involuntary and is different from occasional worry in that the symptoms are unrelenting, or even if they are a common chance of worry, the fear and nervous energy is excessive, which often has physical symptoms. Samadhan Psychological Solutions provides caring counseling and evidence-based therapy to those who want to learn how to take back control and address and resist symptoms of anxiety.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
- Anxiety manifests as excessive worry or fear of everyday situations
- Anxiety can result in restlessness (sometimes called "feeling on edge")
- Anxiety can result is racing thoughts or worries you cannot control
- Anxiety can disrupt sleep (insomnia, poor sleep, or interrupted sleep)
- Anxiety can lead to muscle tension, aches, or various unexplained pain in the body
- Anxiety can lead to difficulty paying attention or making decisions
- Anxiety can lead to emotional irritability, or moodiness for no apparent reason
- Anxiety can lead individuals to avoid places or situations which bring about are anxiety or fear.
Types of Anxiety Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Severe anxiety regarding daily activities.
- Panic Disorder: Quick or intense panic reactions which present with physical symptoms.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Severe receiving embarrassment or negative judgment in social situations.
- Phobias: Severe and irrational fear about people, places, events or things.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): This consists of an overabundance of thinking with one (or more than one) subsequent compulsion.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): This is distress from an experience of a traumatic event.
Causes of Anxiety
- Genetics: Your family members may have a history of anxiety or mental health issues.
- Brain chemistry: The function of the neurotransmitter you may have that regulates mood and/or stress level.
- Personality traits: You may have a personality that includes perfectionism, catastrophizing or noticing stress at a higher level than the general population.
- Trauma and stress: Early childhood environment of limited resources or abuse, or transitions in life.
- Lifestyle factors:Lack of sleep or proper nutrition, and/or alcohol or drug use.
Why Professional Help for Anxiety?
Experiencing life with anxiety that is not being treated can lead to burnout, depression, or health problems. Working with a professional psychologist helps to provide:
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A safe and confidential space to discuss feelings
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Tools to dispute irrational fears and worries
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Techniques to calm the body and mind in stressful situations
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Strategies to develop self-confidence and emotional resilience
Anxiety Treatment at Samadhan Psychological Solutions
Samadhan Psychological Solutions, we create personalized therapy programs for managing and recovering from anxiety. We offer:
- Individual Counseling: Personalized sessions to explore triggers and coping styles.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Biological and psychological methods for shifting negative cognitive behavioral habits.
- Relaxation & Mindfulness Training: Processes to manage stress and breathing and promote concentration.
- Lifestyle Coaching: Advice for sleep, nutrition, exercise that enhance mental health.
- Online Counseling: Therapy and counselling through the online platform of your choosing in the comfort of your home.
Self-Help Tips for Managing Anxiety
- Use relaxation and deep breathing techniques each day
- Reduce stimulants like alcohol, caffeine and drugs
- Engage in regular exercise, such as yoga, walking or exercising
- Write down your trains of thought for a mental break
- Break larger projects into smaller steps
- Keep in touch with your trusting family and friends