Therapy for Anxiety
October 8th, 2008 |Anxiety - Update to Common Therapy Issues
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Some level of anxiety is normal in human beings; excessive anxiety can interfere with relationships, sleeping and eating patterns, work and school, and all areas of life.
The Basics: Anxiety is defined as nervousness and an inability to relax. In the Body, people with anxiety may experience psychomotor agitation, pacing, shaking, trembling, quivering, sweaty palms, racing heartbeat, insomnia, tension, headaches, nausea, and difficulty breathing. A panic attack occurs when these somatic symptoms are severe and acute, sometimes mimicking the symptoms of a heart attack (though there is no record of panic attacks leading to actual coronary arrest). Read More here: Therapy for Anxiety
October 8th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I’ve been in therapy recently as I was rushed to hospital with symptoms of a heart attack. The ECG said so but on further investigations they found that I was suffering from an anxiety attack. I work as a stockbroker and life is pretty much 24/7. I’ve been asked to change profession or find ways of slowing down. Changing my scenario is hard as my job sometimes doesnt allow me access to even the hallway. I didnt realise I was anxious for everything and anything till my son told me to my hands were shaking at dinner time one day. Anyways this article definitely double confirms it.
October 10th, 2008 at 4:53 am
Did I read somewhere recently that General anxiety disorder is one of the most common diagnoses in the country?
October 13th, 2008 at 3:34 am
I think that you are right. Seems like there are more people than ever before on anti anxiety medication!
October 21st, 2008 at 11:55 pm
how do i know if i have chronic anxiety disorder?
October 22nd, 2008 at 1:12 pm
My husband is on anti anxiety medication and it is the best thing that could have ever happened for him and for our marriage. Before consulting with a physician about this, his panic attacks would literally leave him confined to the house in a constant state of distress and anxiety. It was really taking a toll on our lives. Thanks to an understanding doctor and some trial and error with several different medications he is on the path to a strong recovery and everything is going well for us again. Do not doubt the seriousness of any anxiety disorder. They can be crippling and have a devastating effect on the lives of many today.
October 26th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
But don’t you think that this is sometimes overdone as a diagnosis? A doctor does not know what else he can term what ails you so it is all chalked up to anxiety issues? I am all for talk therapy to get past these issues but I still fail to see how medicating someone for something like this will help them get to the root cause of what is causing all of the anxiety in the first place. I just think that this is kind of a catch all just to give someone a diagnosis for something which may or may not be real. I am not trying to step on any toes but I do think this should be considered as a valid point of view.