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Anxiety is the number one mental health complaint in America. In fact, over 20 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some type of it. The good news is that people who seek anxiety therapy in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, help have a very high success rate in regaining control over their lives. To begin your path to wellness, contact Star Point Counseling Center in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, today!
Everybody worries or gets anxious from time to time – and the right amount of anxiety can even improve performance and focus; but when the worry becomes excessive, it may be a sign of a disorder. Anxiety in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, can get much worse if it goes untreated. The great news is that the sooner you get help for managing it, the easier it is to obtain relief. Anxiety can be the result of negative events or trauma, but it can also develop without incident or warning.
Anxiety Symptoms:
Physical symptoms can include sleeplessness, tight muscles, nausea, a constant sense of feeling tired, shortness of breath, sweating, rapid heart rate, feeling warm all over or red in the face, or panic attacks. Other symptoms include apprehension, irritability, restlessness, bad dreams, and problems concentrating. Some people find themselves imagining worst possible scenarios about situations and focusing on fears.
Types of Anxiety:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) experience a chronic level of frequent anxious feelings and excessive worry with little or no cause.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
People with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have upsetting thoughts (obsessions) and try to use rituals to control the anxiety in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, related to the upsetting thoughts. OCD often occurs with depression or eating disorders.
Panic Disorder
People with Panic Disorder get feelings of terror or danger without any warning, called panic attacks. They feel unreal, afraid they will lose control, or are in danger. They may be convinced they are having a heart attack, going crazy, or about to die. People with repeated panic attacks can lead very restricted lives, so it’s important to seek treatment as soon as signs and symptoms develop.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after one event or multiple events that result in psychological trauma, such as disasters, military combat, threat of death, physical harm, or sexual and emotional abuse. The trauma may be re-experienced with nightmares, flashbacks or intrusive memories. Hyper vigilance and anger occur easily. PTSD severely affects ability to cope with life, and may interfere with relationships or career.
Social Anxiety
People with Social Anxiety Disorder in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, have overwhelming anxiety about everyday social situations fear they will be harshly judged by others or do something embarrassing. Symptoms can occur with only one type of situation or may be so severe that symptoms pop up any time they are around other people. Many athletes, musicians, and actors who perform well during practice can suffer from Performance Anxiety; afraid that they will fail in front of others, freeze up, or have stage fright.
Anxiety Treatments:
The therapists at Star Point Counseling Center in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, frequently use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety, which has been the most reliable and efficient treatment to date. In this type of therapy, patients identify negative patterns of thinking, and learn to develop more realistic and empowering thoughts.
Other anxiety treatments include:
Mindfulness and relaxation training
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Problem-solving skills
Social skills training
Stress management techniques
Medication, and
Natural remedies such as nutrition and exercise
It’s important to address other disorders that commonly occur with anxiety, such as depression.
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