ANXIETY 

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress.   It helps people deal with a tense situation in the office or to study harder for an exam.   But when anxiety becomes excessive, and you develop an irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder.

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Signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders:

• Feelings of apprehension or dread

• Anticipating the worst

• Feeling tense and jumpy

• Irritability

Physical symptoms:

• Pounding heart

• Sweating

• Headaches

• Stomach upset

• Frequent urination or diarrhea

• Shortness of breath

• Insomnia

A panic attack is the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes, and could include accelerated heart rate, pounding heart, sweating, or shortness of breath.

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How therapy can help anxiety:

Therapy can help people learn to identify and manage factors that contribute to their anxiety.   A Psychotherapist will work with you to determine the cause of your anxiety and create a course of treatment.

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