- Presenting Problems

anxiety
  • Anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress
  • Depression
  • Adjustment difficulties
  • Self-esteem
  • Pain management
  • Stress management
  • Post motor vehicle accident adjustments
  • Work difficulties

- Anxiety Disorders

It's normal to worry and feel tense or scared when under pressure or facing a stressful situation. Anxiety is the body's natural response to danger, an automatic alarm that goes off when we feel threatened.

Although it may be unpleasant, anxiety isn't always a bad thing. In fact, anxiety can help us stay alert and focused, spur us to action, and motivate us to solve problems. But when anxiety is constant or overwhelming, when it interferes with your relationships and activities—that's when you've crossed the line from normal anxiety into the territory of anxiety disorders.

In addition to the primary symptoms of irrational and excessive fear and worry, other common emotional symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Feelings of apprehension or dread
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Feeling tense and jumpy
  • Anticipating the worst
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • Watching for signs of danger
  • Feeling like your mind's gone blank
anxietyCommon physical symptoms of anxiety include:
  • Pounding heart
  • Sweating
  • Stomach upset or dizziness
  • Frequent urination or diarrhea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Tremors and twitches
  • Muscle tension
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia

+ Types of Anxiety Disorders