|
We all know what anxiety
feels like. Our hearts
pound, we get butterflies in our stomachs, we worry and fret,
or feel jittery. However, if worries and fears are preventing
you from living your life the way you'd like, you may be suffering
from an anxiety disorder.
The Mood Disorders Clinic teaches many strategies that can help
you reduce your anxiety symptoms and take back control of your
life. The Mood Disorders Clinic is proven, effective,
and affordable. Call 505-242-6988 ext. 112 to make an appointment
or to find out more. We also have a Psychiatrist on staff when
medication is needed.
We will see you for an initial
intake, make sure that your treatment plan is properly tailored
to your needs, and refer you to the clinic. Individual counseling
is also available.
Results are monitored every week. Most clients notice gradual
improvement every week and in most cases anxiety is reduced or
eliminated in 30-90 days.
Understanding Anxiety Disorders
To worry and feel tense or
scared when under pressure or facing a stressful situation is
normal. Anxiety is the body's natural response to perceived dangers.
It is a built in warning system that readies us when we perceive
threats or feel threatened.
Although it may be unpleasant,
anxiety isn't always a bad thing. Anxiety can help us stay alert
and focused, call us to action, and motivate us to solve problems.
But when anxiety is constant or overwhelming, when it interferes
with functioning in our life-that's when it is more likely a
disorder that requires treatment.
Do you have an anxiety disorder?
If you answer "yes"
to any of the following questions, you may have an anxiety disorder.
- Are you plagued by fears that
you know are irrational, but can't shake?
- Does anxiety interfere with
your work, school, or family responsibilities?
- Are you constantly tense,
worried, or on edge?
- Do you often believe that
something bad is about to happen or will happen if things aren't
done a certain way?
- Do you avoid everyday situations
or activities because they make you anxious?
- Do you experience sudden,
unexpected attacks of heart-pounding panic?
- Do you feel like danger and
catastrophe are around every corner?
Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
Disorders
There are many types of anxiety
disorders that are interrelated and can look different from person
to person. One individual may suffer from anxiety attacks, while
another suffers from panic over a single recurrent thought. Still
another may struggle with a phobia related to driving or uncontrollable,
intrusive thoughts. Others may live in a constant state of stress
and tension, worrying about anything and everything.
All anxiety disorders share
one major feature: persistent or severe fear or worry in situations
or about situations.
Emotional symptoms of anxiety
- Feelings of apprehension or
dread
- Trouble concentrating or Restlessness
- Feeling tense, jumpy and Irritable
- Watching for signs of danger
- Feeling like your mind's gone
blank
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety feels so physical with
actual physical symptoms that anxiety sufferers often mistake
their disorder for a medical illness. They may visit many doctors
and make numerous trips to the hospital before their anxiety
disorder is discovered.
Common physical symptoms of anxiety include:
- Shortness of breath
- Pounding heart
- Sweating
- Stomach upset or dizziness
- Tremors and twitches
- Muscle tension
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Frequent urination or diarrhea
- Insomnia
Many people with anxiety disorders also suffer from depression.
Anxiety often causes depression and vice-versa. It is important to seek treatment for both. The Mood Disorders Clinic treats these disorders concurrently. Clients often report that they like the clinic and the results they realize so much they go on to Level II and even Level III of the clinic in pursuit of more self growth. Call 505-242-6988 ext. 112 to come in and see us. |
