More than 19 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic anxiety disorders. Relatively mild, brief anxiety symptoms can be caused by a stressful event, such as going on a first date or speaking in public.
True anxiety disorders last at least six months and can get worse if left untreated. The extreme form of this condition can seriously interfere with work and personal relationships.
Symptoms
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is classified as including the following symptoms:
- Unrealistic and chronic worry about life events
- Hyperventilation
- Headaches
- Sweating and trembling
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Muscle tension and aches
- Fatigue and/or insomnia
- Feeling powerless
Examples of more specific types of anxiety disorders which may be indicated in our screenings include:
Feeling compelled to repeat unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or behaviors (compulsions)
Feeling you are reliving a personally traumatic event
Feelings of impending doom that causes shortness of breath, chest pain, or the feeling of being smothered
Feelings of severe anxiety when exposed to a stimulus (crowded spaces or spiders, for example) that you want to avoid
Evaluation and Screening
Our specialists utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to perform assessments. If your physician suspects this disorder, a psychological questionnaire will be used to rule out other conditions.
Treatment
Our staff will evaluate and formulate an anxiety disorder treatment plan. Mental health therapies and rehabilitative services are very helpful for patients with anxiety disorders. Some examples of our treatment plans include:
