Symptoms of Anxiety
- feelings of dread, panic, or impending doom,
- feeling on edge or irritable
- heightened alertness
- difficulties sleeping
- changes in appetite
- difficulties concentrating
- depersonalization, and wanting to escape from the situation you are in.
Physical symptoms
- Sweating
- Heavy and fast breathing
- Hot flushes or blushing
- Dry mouth
- Shaking
- Hair loss
- Fast heartbeat
- Dizziness and fainting
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach aches and sickness
Quick Facts
- Anxiety is the most common form of mental illness in the United States.
- Different forms of anxiety: generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), agoraphobia, specific phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- Approximately 10% of teenagers and 40 percent of adults suffer from anxiety.
Treatment
- A combination of both psychotherapy and medication has been found to be the most effective treatment for depression.
How Can We Help You
- Supportive Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT helps you understand the links between your thoughts, feelings and behavior. It can help you to find ways to overcome your anxiety by challenging negative thoughts and beliefs.
- Psychoeducation
- Relaxation Skills