Anxiety is the feeling of excessive fear, worry, dread, or uneasiness. It is a natural response in your body that keeps you safe from harmful situations by activating your fight or flight response.
However, when this feeling starts to persist without a reason and starts interfering with your daily life and functioning, it is considered an Anxiety Disorder.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterised by excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, such as work, health, family, and finances. This persistent Anxiety can make it difficult for you to relax, impact personal relationships, and affect job performance, ultimately diminishing one’s overall well-being and quality of life.
Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder is a type of Anxiety Disorder that is characterised by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden and intense episodes of fear or discomfort that are accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, chest pain, nausea, sweating, etc. A psychologist or a psychiatrist can create a personalised treatment for anxiety attacks or panic attacks.
Phobias
A phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that poses no real threat or danger. People with phobias often go to great lengths to avoid the stimuli, disrupting daily functioning. E.g. Height, Spiders, and closed spaces.
Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety is excessive fear or worry of being separated from a loved one. This distress goes beyond what is considered a norm. It is common in children but can also affect adults, causing worry about potential harm or abandonment.
Physical Symptoms
Anxiety can manifest as physical symptoms, such as rapid heartbeat, trouble breathing, sweating, muscle tension, sleeping issues, feeling restless or on edge, feeling dizzy or lightheaded.
Mental Symptoms
A few mental symptoms of Anxiety include persistent worrying, fear of losing control, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty concentrating, irritability, avoidance of feared situations, panic attacks, and feeling detached or unreal.
Behavioural Symptoms
Anxiety can alter your behavioural patterns by causing reactions such as avoidance of people, places, situations, or things that trigger anxiety, restlessness, constantly feeling on edge or unable to relax, substance use, social withdrawal, isolation, etc.
Chemical Imbalance
Anxiety can arise from imbalances of chemicals in our brain, called neurotransmitters (dopamine and serotonin) which regulate mood and emotions. When there is an imbalance of these chemicals, it can lead to heightened anxiety and stress, causing Anxiety Disorders.
Environmental Factors
Stressful or traumatic experiences such as the loss of a loved one, accidents, natural disasters, and war, can cause Anxiety Disorders. Life changes and environmental factors such as moving to a new place, general lifestyle changes, new jobs, or even seasonal changes can trigger Anxiety Disorders.
Heredity
Anxiety can also be caused by genetics and heredity. It can run in families, indicating a genetic predisposition to the disorder. Genes aren’t the only hereditary reason for Anxiety; the interaction of your genes with your environment and situations can also be a reason for the development of Anxiety Disorders.
While Anxiety Disorders cannot always be entirely prevented, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing them. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as regularly exercising, reducing caffeine intake, and seeking help when feeling overwhelmed can help mitigate the symptoms of Anxiety Disorder. Professional guidance can help you with a correct diagnosis and create an Anxiety treatment plan according to your needs, which may include a combination of medication and psychotherapy, or Anxiety counselling.
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Each session is about building trust and comfort to gradually help and lead you towards success in your mental health journey.
Your therapist works closely with you to address your specific triggers and challenges, develop personalised coping strategies, and guide you through each step of your healing journey.
Consistent follow-ups by our mental health experts ensure that the support continues as you make progress, offering both guidance and reassurance throughout.
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Our team of expert psychologists and psychiatrists collaborate with various medical professionals to give you a seamless treatment experience, addressing not just your mental health symptoms but also your physical symptoms.
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Our proactive approach focuses on early intervention and preventive care, tackling symptoms before they manifest as disorders. Our personalised support ensures that you receive care that is tailored to your specific needs, empowering you in your mental health journey.
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Anxiety can cause physical symptoms such as excessive sweating, rapid heart rate, gastric issues, trouble sleeping, dizziness, difficulty breathing, teeth grinding, etc. If these symptoms are left unaddressed, they can escalate into more significant health challenges over time.
Anxiety can have a genetic component, meaning that if you have a family history of Anxiety Disorders you may be at a higher risk of developing similar issues. Research indicates that genetics can influence the predisposition to develop Anxiety Disorders, but it is important to note that Anxiety is also affected by environmental factors and life experiences.
Anxiety can be managed without medication but not always. Medication is sometimes required to balance neurotransmitters, chemicals in your brain that regulate mood and emotions. They help in alleviating some crippling symptoms of Anxiety and promoting faster mental recovery.
At BetterPlace Health, we differentiate ourselves by providing personalised mental health care that is comprehensive, and tailored to your unique requirements. Our expert team of psychiatrists and psychologists have decades of combined experience and use the latest, most cutting-edge treatment options to provide optimal solutions.
Yes! We encourage you to bring a family member or a friend to your appointments. They can help you by providing emotional support and helping you better process information, improving your overall treatment experience. They can also participate in discussions, ask questions, and offer insights that may contribute to your recovery journey.
Under normal circumstances, you may not need to visit an emergency room. However, you should immediately visit an emergency room if you experience any severe symptoms of Anxiety such as panic attacks, rapid heartbeats, dizziness, thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
Anxiety disorder is a common ailment that affects about 4% of the world’s population (WHO, 2019). Anxiety can affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and demographics, often beginning in childhood or adolescence.
Medication is an effective treatment for Anxiety Disorders, which includes various types:
Anxiety Disorders can be diagnosed by a variety of qualified mental health professionals, including psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. These mental health specialists conduct comprehensive assessments, which may involve interviews, questionnaires, and observation of symptoms. Primary care physicians can also play a role in identifying Anxiety Disorders and may refer you to a mental health professional for further evaluation and treatment.
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, incorporates various therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Situation-Focused Behavior Therapy (SFBT), and others. These techniques help you identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to Anxiety. In these sessions, you learn coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and problem-solving skills to manage your symptoms effectively.
To cope with Anxiety Disorder, you can combine various strategies to manage your symptoms effectively. Mindfulness and deep breathing exercises can help reduce Anxiety and make you feel more present in the situation. Joining support groups can foster a feeling of community and shared experiences, helping you feel less isolated. Educating yourself about Anxiety can empower you to recognise triggers and work on them before they start affecting you. Avoid caffeine–a stimulant, especially during an anxious episode; which stimulates the nervous system to produce adrenaline which can throw off the chemical balance in your body. Most importantly, be open with your healthcare provider and talk about your symptoms freely for the most effective treatment.
Counselling and therapy provide a safe, judgement-free space to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours associated with Anxiety. Trained mental health professionals utilise various therapeutic approaches to help you understand your anxiety, and develop coping strategies that provide lifelong benefits. By fostering self-awareness and resilience, counselling and therapy play a crucial role in the journey towards mental well-being.