Anxiety Treatment in Phoenix
People with anxiety disorders worry excessively and often feel overwhelmed by fear. Worry and fear are natural and normal responses to stress or danger, which is appropriate to these situations and can help people to focus and be alert. The apprehensive feelings that are typical of an anxiety disorder are felt almost every day, and may be overwhelming and difficult to manage. With an anxiety disorder, you may feel restless or you may feel your heart pound. You may experience muscle tension, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and/or sleep disturbances. These symptoms can be severe enough to interfere with day-to-day activities in school, at work, or in social situations.
Anxiety can also be associated with traumatic experiences. Anxiety can be mild and temporary, or severe and chronic. With chronic anxiety, the type of anxiety can change over time and may result in secondary insomnia and mood changes such as depression.
The most common types of anxiety disorders are:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Panic Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder