Anxiety Disorders
Feeling anxious is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, school, work, or family. But anxiety disorders involve more than occasional worry or fear. For people with these disorders, anxiety does not go away, is felt in many situations, and can get worse over time.
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There are several types of anxiety disorders, which include but are not limited to: ​
​​​​​Generalized anxiety disorder
Worrying about a lot of different things at once. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms include chronic, excessive worry about various everyday things, making it hard to function.
Panic disorder
Panic disorder is a mental disorder, specifically an anxiety disorder, characterized by reoccurring unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, or a sense of impending doom.
Social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, is a mental health condition characterized by an intense and persistent fear of social situations where one might be judged, criticized, humiliated or rejected. A constant worry about what others think and replaying social events afterward.
Various phobia-related disorders
Eg: fear of spiders, germ phobias , the dark, falling asleep etc.
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Anxiety disorders are treated using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) a type of talking therapy that helps people change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours to improve their emotional well-being.
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It is a structured, goal-oriented approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and is effective for managing conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.
CBT uses practical strategies, including in-session exercises and homework, to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic and positive ones.
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To find out more call Dr Karen McGraw on 0461 584 918