Anxiety or Fears

 Anxiety Disorders can cause havoc in your life

Anxiety caused by daily life events is common and relatively harmless.  Many people feel anxious when faced with problems or important decisions. When these situations become untenable and a persons ability to  function effectively is impaired, external assistance is needed, such conditions are known as Anxiety disorders.

Symptoms of  Anxiety Disorders:

• Panic
• Insomnia
• Restlessness
• Heart Palpitations
• Nightmares
• Sweaty hands or feet
• Shallow Breathing
• Muscular Tension
• Repetitive Behavior
• Obsessive thoughts
• Nausea
• Numb hands or feet
• Dizziness

When this kind of symptoms persist for several months,  it may be characterized as  Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD and it  affects millions of Americans.

Fortunately, there are treatments that can help patients enjoy their lives in a normal way.

It is known as cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. It will help identify those negative thoughts and actions that cause GAD.  will also help in determinig calming strategies. Most of our patients  feel better in three to four months.

Therapy, in conjuction with  simple habit changes will speed the recovery. The use of certain medicines, caffeine, and drugs, might increase  anxiety levels. Controlling their use and adopting  healthy lifestyle changes, including excersise, natural foods and  yoga can speed recovery.