What Are Anxiety Disorders?
While feeling anxious from time to time is normal, especially when life gets stressful, anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry or fear that can interfere with your daily life. These overwhelming emotions can really affect how you think, feel, and even your physical well-being, making it tough to get through work, hang out with friends, or just relax at home.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can manifest in various forms, each with its own set of challenges:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): GAD is characterized by chronic and excessive worry about ordinary everyday issues. This constant worry can last for six months or more.
- Panic Disorder: This type of anxiety disorder involves recurrent panic attacks—sudden episodes of intense fear that peak within minutes.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: This type of anxiety disorder involves a strong fear of social situations because of worries about being judged or feeling embarrassed.
- Specific Phobias: This type of anxiety disorder involves intense, irrational fear of particular objects or situations, such as heights, flying, or animals.
- Agoraphobia: This type of anxiety disorder is all about the fear of being in situations where it might be tough to escape or where help isn’t readily available in the event of a panic attack.
- Separation Anxiety Disorder: This type of anxiety disorder is all about feeling really scared or anxious when it comes to being away from those you’re very close to.
How We Treat Anxiety Disorders
Our approach is compassionate and comprehensive, helping you regain a sense of calm, control, and well-being.
- Psychiatric Assessments: We start with a thorough psychiatric assessment to understand the severity and impact of your anxiety. This allows us to determine the most suitable level of care and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
- Evidence-Based Therapies: Our treatment approach includes a combination of evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based therapies, exposure therapies, and group therapy.
- Medication Management: For some people, taking medication can really help ease those intense anxiety symptoms. Our psychiatric team is here to work with you, helping you find the right medication and dosage. We’ll make sure to have regular check-ins to keep track of your progress and make adjustments as needed.
Living with Anxiety: Finding Peace and Relief
Did you know that around 31.1% of adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, and yet many suffer in silence? At Phoenix Behavioral Health, we understand how debilitating anxiety can be. With the right treatment and support, it’s possible to break free from the grip of anxiety and regain a sense of calm and confidence in your life
