Individuals who suffer from anxiety state that they have physical pain, stomach aches for instance, without any medical cause. Some individuals who suffer from anxiety state that it is frustrating that society doesn't give any sympathy to those who suffer from illnesses that can't be readily seen or measured. Individuals who suffer from severe anxiety describe talk of hyperactive sensation throughout one's body that disturbs one's sense of equilibrium. Sympathetic (fight or flight) overflow with increased heart rate, blood pressure, sweating, etc. exists with anxiety, even though there is no life or death situation that is provoking the feelings.
Patients who suffer from anxiety disorder describe tension and anxiety without any particular cause. Otherwise, the cause that exists doesn't warrant the level of anxiety that it is causing. Things that may cause stress to a person who suffers from anxiety includes paying bills, preforming well at work, or following a diet or exercise routine. While this would cause many individuals stress, this could cause severe anxiety to an individual who suffers from anxiety disorder.
Patients who suffer from anxiety disorder describe tension and anxiety without any particular cause. Otherwise, the cause that exists doesn't warrant the level of anxiety that it is causing. Things that may cause stress to a person who suffers from anxiety includes paying bills, preforming well at work, or following a diet or exercise routine. While this would cause many individuals stress, this could cause severe anxiety to an individual who suffers from anxiety disorder.
Everyone is anxious or nervous at certain times, but sometimes it becomes problematic when it dominants an individual's thought process and mood. There are many forms of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias (Fears), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), along with Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
We are here to help, not by putting a label on you, but by identifying the causes of anxiety, and helping to offer a solution. It is very important to feel supported in this process, and we do our best to pair you with a professional who understands this. Please know that anxiety can manifest not only emotionally, but also through such physical complaints as increased heart rate, high blood pressure, muscle pain throughout the body, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other sympathetic (or fight or flight) responses.
Do not feel alone if you suffer from anxiety disorder, as it affects approximately 20 percent of United States adults, but the actual number is likely much higher than this. Furthermore, studies show that 40% of employees have high levels of anxiety while working. Even more troubling is only 10% of people who have anxiety receive treatment for their anxiety. Many people cope with anxiety through alcohol and other drugs, which does not help address the underlying cause.
We are here to help, not by putting a label on you, but by identifying the causes of anxiety, and helping to offer a solution. It is very important to feel supported in this process, and we do our best to pair you with a professional who understands this. Please know that anxiety can manifest not only emotionally, but also through such physical complaints as increased heart rate, high blood pressure, muscle pain throughout the body, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other sympathetic (or fight or flight) responses.
Do not feel alone if you suffer from anxiety disorder, as it affects approximately 20 percent of United States adults, but the actual number is likely much higher than this. Furthermore, studies show that 40% of employees have high levels of anxiety while working. Even more troubling is only 10% of people who have anxiety receive treatment for their anxiety. Many people cope with anxiety through alcohol and other drugs, which does not help address the underlying cause.
The causes of anxiety are multifactorial. Generics/your biology can put people at higher risk for anxiety, and various structures in your brain can also contribute to your anxiety levels.
Treatments of anxiety include life style changes, therapy, and medication. Life style changes like exercising, drinking water, reducing nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine usage has been shown to assist with anxiety. Therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This shows that anxiety has psychological components to it. There are also many medications that can be given to assist with anxiety.
Treatments of anxiety include life style changes, therapy, and medication. Life style changes like exercising, drinking water, reducing nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine usage has been shown to assist with anxiety. Therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This shows that anxiety has psychological components to it. There are also many medications that can be given to assist with anxiety.
At Psychiatrists of Denver, we have a team of trained psychiatrists who are ready to help you.
We care, and please contact us today.
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720-605-1789
We care, and please contact us today.
Call Us:
720-605-1789