Dealing With Anxiety Disorders

About Anxiety Disorders

Individuals of all ages experience transient anxiety throughout their lives. Feeling anxiety is a normal and adaptive part of being human.  Usually, anxiety is due to work or family stressors, public speaking, tests, relationship woes, etc.; as such, anxiety is a normal part of the everyday life of the human experience. It’s a biological instinct that helps alert us to danger; some call it “fight or flight.” Typically, this type of anxiety passes quickly enough or is mild enough not to affect our health and well-being negatively. Unfortunately, many Americans struggle with more severe anxiety disorders regularly. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. According to the NAMI, anxiety is the most common health concern in the United States. Fortunately, treatment for anxiety can be highly effective.

Anxiety disorders encompass a group of conditions that can cause intense emotional or physical symptoms of fear or stress that become overwhelming in non-life-threatening situations. These anxieties make ordinary, everyday life very difficult. Here is a list of disorders that are included within the category of “anxiety disorders:”

  • Panic Disorder
  • Agoraphobia
  • Specific Phobias
  • General Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children

How Anxiety Disorders Can Affect People

Each anxiety disorder causes emotional and physical symptoms that can become overwhelming. Unfortunately, when these symptoms disrupt everyday living, the symptoms qualify as a “disorder.” Moreover, each anxiety disorder causes excessive fear or other emotional and physical symptoms in non-threatening situations. The following video details the most common anxiety condition at Kentlands Psychotherapy, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Video Credit: Osmosis.org

Anxiety Treatment Options

Those who suffer from anxiety disorders do not need to deal with anxiety without professional help. Kentlands Psychotherapy has psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists on staff who offer treatments for anxiety conditions such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorders to adults and children. We provide the following treatments and services:

Our Clinicians know how a multifaceted approach to treating anxiety can be highly effective in tackling these sometimes stubborn conditions. You can call us at 240-252-3349 ext. 807 or request an evaluation and treatment recommendations appointment. Our treatment planning is compassionate, collaborative, and customized to your unique needs.

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Here is an article describing one writer’s experience using Alpha-Stim to treat her Anxiety.

If you want to be treated with the Alpha-Stim device, contact Kentlands Psychotherapy today at (240) 252-3349.

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