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AnxietyDisorders:Types,
Causes,Symptomsand
Treatment Options
People with anxiety disorders have persistent
anxiety that restricts daily activities.Anxiety can
seriously hamper their day-to-day life.It can also
put a lot of pressure on relationships within the
family and among friends.
Nevertheless, the good thing is that anxiety is
treatable via counseling,medication,or both.In
individual therapy,the root causes of anxiety are
identified and coping techniques for anxiety are
learned.
Many people find it helpful to cut backon
caffeine,get more exercise,and try different ways
to relaxin order to deal with stress.More often,
the goal of professional help like therapy for
individuals is to give people the zeal to enjoy life
again.
INTRODUCTION
Comprehensive Overviewof Anxiety
Disorders
Let’s take a look at some of the most common types
of anxiety disorders that affect millions of people:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Here, anxiety becomes a persistent issue, and even
when one has no mortgage or real estate to pay, no
disease or injury, a good job with a stable income, a
family that loves you, etc, he or she remains anxious
almost all the time. People suffer from issues such as
tension that never leaves, getting tired easily, and
difficulty sleeping.
Panic Disorder
These are spontaneous, intense attacks of overwhelming
anxiety and fear that strike people without having any
prior warnings.
It’s like a psychological terror attack that makes you
feel as if you are dying, your heart thrashing, and your
entire body sweating as you can hardly breathe. It can
happen at any time, any place.
Social Anxiety
Also called social phobia, it is a fear of social gatherings
and interaction. People are very afraid of being mocked,
made to feel bad or their emotions exposed to others.
Flushing, sweating, palpitations, and avoiding eye
contact are some ways it can physically display itself.
Phobias
Phobias are irrational, over-the-top fears related to
specific things —flying, heights, thunder, animals,
needles —you name it. The fear is way out of proportion
to any real danger. Seeing the object or situation causes
immediate panic attacks.
Agoraphobia
This is a complex anxiety disorder where one fears
situations where escape might be difficult. People
start avoiding more and more places like using public
transportation, malls, movie theaters, airplanes,
grocery stores —basically anywhere crowded or out
in the open.
Separation Anxiety
This type of anxiety is characterized by excessive fear of
being separated from their loved ones. They worry
nonstop that something terrible will happen. While many
associate clinginess in children with separation anxiety,
adults wrestle with it too. Symptoms just manifest
differently over time. Someone may compulsively call or
text a partner when apart, repeatedly check for contact,
or even cancel plans to avoid being away.
Causesand RiskFactors
What leads to anxiety issues? There are a few common
culprits:
Genetics —Anxiety disorders tend to run in families,
so the DNA you inherit plays a role.If your mom or
dad has anxiety, your risk is much higher.
Trauma —Going through stressful or traumatic
events like abuse,the death of a loved one,divorce,
and accidents can definitely kickstart anxiety.
Personality —People who are naturally sensitive,
perfectionistic, nervous, or introverted seem more
prone to anxiety troubles. Having a hard time
handling uncertainty also makes anxiety worse.
Mental health —Anxiety often goes hand-in-hand
with conditions like depression and PTSD.So if
you’re struggling in other areas mentally, anxiety is
more likely.
Substance abuse —Heavy drinking, drug withdrawal,
and stimulant use can induce anxiety or make
existing anxiety way worse. It becomes a nasty cycle.
Medical issues —Certain illnesses and medications
also trigger anxiety symptoms. Anything throwing
off brain chemistry contributes.
Here are the most common signsand
symptoms:
Emotional —excessive fear,dread,obsession over
minor things
Physical —chest pain,fast heartbeat,dizziness,
sweating,nausea
Behavioural —avoiding anxiety-inducing situations,
sleep issues,trouble focusing
DiagnosisProcess
So how do professionals actually diagnose anxiety
disorders? There are a few steps we take:
First, they’ll have an in-depth chat about your
symptoms, medical history, sleep, diet, and other
relevant facts. Being open helps therapists get the full
picture.Questionnaires about your moods and
behaviours provide clues too.
Next, they need to rule out that anxiety isn’t caused by
other medical conditions. Things like thyroid disease,
heart problems, or medication side effects can mimic
anxiety. Blood work and exams make sure it’s not
something else masquerading as anxiety.
Finally, they use criteria from the DSM-5 psychiatric
manual to match up your specific symptoms to diagnose
the type of anxiety disorder. For example, constant
irrational worrying about many things points to
Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Treatment Optionsand Management
Once properly diagnosed, there are many
effective ways to tackle anxiety:
Psychotherapy is a good option.Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy helps identify distorted thoughts and
behaviours that make anxiety worse. Therapists
collaborate to replace them with healthier coping
strategies.For phobias and trauma,exposure therapy
safely exposes you to fear triggers in a controlled way
to decrease fear over time.
Anti-anxiety medications are also an option. They alter
brain chemistry to ease symptoms but have side
effects to consider,so talkwith your prescribing
doctor.Therapy and medication together are enough
to treat anxiety disorders for most patients.
Lifestyle remedies are vital too —stress management,
exercise, healthy eating, and nature immersion all help
reduce anxiety from the inside out.Limiting caffeine is
smart as well.Making sleep a priority and cutting back
on alcohol allows the brain to heal. Small steps add up
over time.
Some patients also find relief from alternative
approaches like meditation, yoga, etc. Explore what
resonates most with your mindset and interests.
Looking for therapy for anxiety? Our team of psychologists is experienced and non-
judgemental. We help you to get your life back from anxiety disorders. Practically no matter
what you are dealing with —panic attacks, phobias, excessive worries, or anything else —we’ll
help you figure out what works for you. Group sessions and workshops also have the capacity
to connect you to other people going through the same situation. If you don’t want to come to
the office then you can opt for online therapy from home. Our counseling services have
proven effective in solving anxiety problems for people of all ages —teens, adults, and
seniors. Thus, if you are tired of anxiety ruling your life and you are willing to learn how to
enjoy life one more time, come and talk to us!
Phone: 096068 10606
Website: www.untangle.co.in
Address: L21, 7th Cross Rd, near Da Pandu Memorial
Rv Dental College, TMC Layout, 1st Phase, J. P. Nagar,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078

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Anxiety Disorders Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

  • 2. People with anxiety disorders have persistent anxiety that restricts daily activities.Anxiety can seriously hamper their day-to-day life.It can also put a lot of pressure on relationships within the family and among friends. Nevertheless, the good thing is that anxiety is treatable via counseling,medication,or both.In individual therapy,the root causes of anxiety are identified and coping techniques for anxiety are learned. Many people find it helpful to cut backon caffeine,get more exercise,and try different ways to relaxin order to deal with stress.More often, the goal of professional help like therapy for individuals is to give people the zeal to enjoy life again. INTRODUCTION
  • 3. Comprehensive Overviewof Anxiety Disorders Let’s take a look at some of the most common types of anxiety disorders that affect millions of people: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Here, anxiety becomes a persistent issue, and even when one has no mortgage or real estate to pay, no disease or injury, a good job with a stable income, a family that loves you, etc, he or she remains anxious almost all the time. People suffer from issues such as tension that never leaves, getting tired easily, and difficulty sleeping. Panic Disorder These are spontaneous, intense attacks of overwhelming anxiety and fear that strike people without having any prior warnings.
  • 4. It’s like a psychological terror attack that makes you feel as if you are dying, your heart thrashing, and your entire body sweating as you can hardly breathe. It can happen at any time, any place. Social Anxiety Also called social phobia, it is a fear of social gatherings and interaction. People are very afraid of being mocked, made to feel bad or their emotions exposed to others. Flushing, sweating, palpitations, and avoiding eye contact are some ways it can physically display itself. Phobias Phobias are irrational, over-the-top fears related to specific things —flying, heights, thunder, animals, needles —you name it. The fear is way out of proportion to any real danger. Seeing the object or situation causes immediate panic attacks.
  • 5. Agoraphobia This is a complex anxiety disorder where one fears situations where escape might be difficult. People start avoiding more and more places like using public transportation, malls, movie theaters, airplanes, grocery stores —basically anywhere crowded or out in the open. Separation Anxiety This type of anxiety is characterized by excessive fear of being separated from their loved ones. They worry nonstop that something terrible will happen. While many associate clinginess in children with separation anxiety, adults wrestle with it too. Symptoms just manifest differently over time. Someone may compulsively call or text a partner when apart, repeatedly check for contact, or even cancel plans to avoid being away.
  • 6. Causesand RiskFactors What leads to anxiety issues? There are a few common culprits: Genetics —Anxiety disorders tend to run in families, so the DNA you inherit plays a role.If your mom or dad has anxiety, your risk is much higher. Trauma —Going through stressful or traumatic events like abuse,the death of a loved one,divorce, and accidents can definitely kickstart anxiety. Personality —People who are naturally sensitive, perfectionistic, nervous, or introverted seem more prone to anxiety troubles. Having a hard time handling uncertainty also makes anxiety worse. Mental health —Anxiety often goes hand-in-hand with conditions like depression and PTSD.So if you’re struggling in other areas mentally, anxiety is more likely.
  • 7. Substance abuse —Heavy drinking, drug withdrawal, and stimulant use can induce anxiety or make existing anxiety way worse. It becomes a nasty cycle. Medical issues —Certain illnesses and medications also trigger anxiety symptoms. Anything throwing off brain chemistry contributes. Here are the most common signsand symptoms: Emotional —excessive fear,dread,obsession over minor things Physical —chest pain,fast heartbeat,dizziness, sweating,nausea Behavioural —avoiding anxiety-inducing situations, sleep issues,trouble focusing DiagnosisProcess So how do professionals actually diagnose anxiety disorders? There are a few steps we take:
  • 8. First, they’ll have an in-depth chat about your symptoms, medical history, sleep, diet, and other relevant facts. Being open helps therapists get the full picture.Questionnaires about your moods and behaviours provide clues too. Next, they need to rule out that anxiety isn’t caused by other medical conditions. Things like thyroid disease, heart problems, or medication side effects can mimic anxiety. Blood work and exams make sure it’s not something else masquerading as anxiety. Finally, they use criteria from the DSM-5 psychiatric manual to match up your specific symptoms to diagnose the type of anxiety disorder. For example, constant irrational worrying about many things points to Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
  • 9. Treatment Optionsand Management Once properly diagnosed, there are many effective ways to tackle anxiety: Psychotherapy is a good option.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify distorted thoughts and behaviours that make anxiety worse. Therapists collaborate to replace them with healthier coping strategies.For phobias and trauma,exposure therapy safely exposes you to fear triggers in a controlled way to decrease fear over time. Anti-anxiety medications are also an option. They alter brain chemistry to ease symptoms but have side effects to consider,so talkwith your prescribing doctor.Therapy and medication together are enough to treat anxiety disorders for most patients.
  • 10. Lifestyle remedies are vital too —stress management, exercise, healthy eating, and nature immersion all help reduce anxiety from the inside out.Limiting caffeine is smart as well.Making sleep a priority and cutting back on alcohol allows the brain to heal. Small steps add up over time. Some patients also find relief from alternative approaches like meditation, yoga, etc. Explore what resonates most with your mindset and interests.
  • 11. Looking for therapy for anxiety? Our team of psychologists is experienced and non- judgemental. We help you to get your life back from anxiety disorders. Practically no matter what you are dealing with —panic attacks, phobias, excessive worries, or anything else —we’ll help you figure out what works for you. Group sessions and workshops also have the capacity to connect you to other people going through the same situation. If you don’t want to come to the office then you can opt for online therapy from home. Our counseling services have proven effective in solving anxiety problems for people of all ages —teens, adults, and seniors. Thus, if you are tired of anxiety ruling your life and you are willing to learn how to enjoy life one more time, come and talk to us!
  • 12. Phone: 096068 10606 Website: www.untangle.co.in Address: L21, 7th Cross Rd, near Da Pandu Memorial Rv Dental College, TMC Layout, 1st Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078