Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD, is when an individual experiences anxiety regularly for several months. The prolonged and excessive anxiety causes problems in daily life including school/work, and family. Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder include:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Restlessness
• Sleep problems

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is when an individual experiences repeated episodes of panic attacks. Symptoms of panic disorder include:

• Increased heartrate
• Shaking
• Shortness of breath

Phobias

A phobia is a fear of a specific situation or object. The fear is often disproportionate to the actual danger. A few examples of phobias include heights, leaving the home, spiders, and snakes. Common symptoms of phobias include:

• Intense anxiety
• Avoidance

Other phobias include social phobias and separation anxiety where social phobia is a fear of meeting new people or being in public in general.  Separation anxiety is when an individual has a deep fear of being separated from others they are attached to.

Treatment

Anxiety disorder can be treated. A licensed clinician will determine the best treatment options for you. Treatments for anxiety disorder include:

• Medication Management: A licensed clinician can prescribe medication to manage the symptoms of anxiety disorder.
• Therapy: Therapy and counseling can help treat anxiety disorder. There are several types of therapy and a licensed clinician will identify which are the most effective for you.