Do you feel like you have an Anxiety Disorder? Check out the below information to learn more:

Symptoms:

• Inability to stay calm
• Tension, feeling nervous or jittery
• Shakiness, trembling
• Excessive worry and/or fear
• Sweating
• Dizziness
• Racing or pounding heart
• Cold/clammy hands; numbness/tingling of hands, feet, or other body parts
• “Butterflies” in the stomach
• Difficulties breathing
• Somatic Complaints i.e. headaches, muscle pains

Anxiety Disorder Types/Diagnoses:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias including social phobia, agoraphobia, specific phobias
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Contributing Factors:

• Genetic Predisposition
• Brain or chemical imbalances
• Environmental, life experiences – persistent, long lasting stress; trauma; abuse

Treatment:

• Counseling/psychotherapy
• Medication – anti anxiety, antidepressants
• Alternative supplements
• Relaxation Techniques
• Life changes, nutrition, exercise

If you have an questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us for any additional information.