Anxiety Disorders
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Anxiety disorders can have a serious impact on your life. But thankfully, anxiety disorders can be treated and you can recover. Get the help you deserve. Call 1-800-231-2950. The treatments at Lakeview Health are designed to help those suffering from anxiety disorder symptoms and get them back into a healthy lifestyle. For immediate assistance, call 1-800-231-2950 now. Our staff is available to take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and every call is kept entirely confidential.
Anxiety Disorder Symptoms
Anxiety is an emotion that most people can feel on a daily basis. Whether the anxiety is caused by an uncomfortable or tense situation like an important exam or speaking in public, or for a more serious reason like an automobile accident or health issue, anxiety is the body's way of dealing with that pressure. When the situation is over, the anxiety normally abates. But, for some people, anxiety is a constant occurrence and can ultimately become a disabling condition.
The primary symptoms associated with anxiety disorders are an excessive feeling of fear and dread and a chronic sensation of worry and tension. The cause of these worries can be simple, everyday things like money, family or health, but the individual just cannot overcome their anxious tendencies. Other anxiety disorder symptoms that may be evident include:
- Headaches
- Sweating
- Hot flashes
- Twitching and / or trembling
- Muscle tension
- Irritability
- Lightheadedness
- Difficulty catching one's breath
- Nausea
- The feeling of a "lump in the throat"
- Frequent visits to the bathroom
- Fatigue
- Difficulty sleeping
- Trouble concentrating
- Depression
Anxiety disorders are typically diagnosed after an individual has experienced extreme anxiety on a near daily basis over a six month period and it is an affliction more commonly found in women.
Five Types of Anxiety Disorders
There are five major types of anxiety disorders which include:
Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol or Substance Abuse
For some people suffering from anxiety disorder symptoms, it can be an easy escape to turn to alcohol or drugs as these substances will initially mask the debilitating effects of the disorder. While the symptoms may ease at first, the alcohol or substance abuse will ultimately increase the severity of the anxiety disorder. If you or someone you love is suffering from both an anxiety disorder and alcoholism or an addiction, then you need to get help immediately. For this type of situation, admission into a dual diagnosis treatment center is imperative.
A dual diagnosis treatment center has all of the tools and trained personnel necessary to help you overcome your addictions and manage your anxiety disorders. In most cases, the addiction or alcoholism is treated first, with the treatment for the anxiety disorders commencing once the patient has undergone a successful detox and rehab.
Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Treatments for anxiety disorders can take a variety of positions, but in most cases, the patient is administered certain medications to help calm their nerves. In certain cases, psychotherapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may be an option in addition to the anxiety medications. However, before any treatment is administered, a doctor specializing in anxiety disorders will first conduct an extensive diagnostic evaluation of the patient to ensure the anxiety is not based on a physical issue.
Today, there are a number of medicines which doctors can prescribe to help manage anxiety disorders. Some of the most commonly used include antidepressants, tricyclics, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors, benzodiazepines and beta-blockers. It is extremely important to let the doctor know if you have ever taken any other medications for anxiety disorders in your lifetime at the time of the evaluation. It is also important for the patient to understand that medications are not cure their condition, but can play an integral part in the overall management of their anxiety disorders.
If you are looking for an effective dual diagnosis program specializing in anxiety disorder treatments, call Lakeview Health Systems now at 1-800-231-2950. All calls are completely confidential and our staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day.
