Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It can also manifest physical symptoms like sweating, restlessness, and rapid heartbeat. It is a universal feeling that most people experience in isolated situations, like if you have a difficult project due for school or there are issues with your work. A lot of people will experience anxiety before a test or before making an important life decision.
Anxiety like this is perfectly normal, and although it can be overwhelming, it is temporary. When that anxiety is constant and doesn’t go away, that’s when it becomes an anxiety disorder.
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder
The different types of anxiety disorders, and so they can have different symptoms. But in general they all have a combination of:
- anxious thoughts or beliefs that are hard to control;
- anxiousness that interferes with your daily life;
- anxiousness that do not go away or gets worse over time;
- changes in behavior, such as avoiding activities you used to enjoy;
- rapid heartbeat;
- unexplained aches and pains;
- dizziness; and
- shortness of breath.
The counselors and therapists at Texas Whole Life Counseling are experienced in the treatment of many types of anxiety disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is particularly effective in the treatment of anxiety.
If you are unsure if you suffer from an anxiety disorder, our self-evaluation tool can help you gauge your risk. It’s free to use and completely anonymous.
We are currently accepting new patients in Texas who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or who think they may have issues with anxiety. Make an Appointment online.
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