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ANXIETY DISORDER TREATMENT

Anxiety: When Normal Stress Becomes a Disorder

Anxiety is characterised by a feeling of nervousness, involving fear or anxiety. It is a normal reaction to stress and is a protective mechanism for the body. When it becomes excessive and out of control, it is diagnosed as an illness.

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Key features of Illness

It is the most common presentation of Mental Illness in People Globally.

Up to 30% Individuals across their entire life span.

19% of the total population suffers from Anxiety Disorders (44.9 Million)

Women are more likely than men to experience anxiety disorders (26% Females and 22% Males)

Hereditary plays an important role

Can affect functional outcomes severely.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent and excessive worries  that interferes with daily activities. 

The main features of GAD are: 

  • Excessive and disproportionate worries regarding trivial issues. 
  • Unable to control the worrisome thoughts 
  • Significant effect on routine activities, leading to reduction in productivity
  • Multiple physical symptoms such as restlessness, feeling edgy, being easily fatigued, exhausted all the time, difficulty in eating and sleeping. 
  • Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
  • Irritability and feeling on edge
  • Sleep disturbances including trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or restless sleep
  • Headaches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains

Panic Disorder

The core symptom of panic disorder is recurrent panic attacks. During an attack several of these symptoms occur in combination:

Palpitations, Pounding Heart or Rapid Heart Rate

Shortness of Breath or Smothering

Feeling of Choking

Nausea or Abdominal Pains

Sweating

Chest Pain

Numbness or Tingling

Fear of Losing Control

Trembling or Shaking

Feeling Dizzy, Light-Headed or Faint

Chills or Hot Flashes

Fear of Dying

Because symptoms are so severe, many people who experience a panic attack may believe they are having a heart attack or other life-threatening illness and may go to a hospital ER. 

Panic attacks follow certain specific features:

Usually linked with stressful event: can occur independent of that also 

Starts slowly, peaks in intensity within a few minutes and lasts for 15-30 minutes

Self-resolving, although sometimes patients may need the help of pharmacological agents to terminate them.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Phobias, Specific Phobia

A specific phobia is excessive and persistent fear of a specific object, situation or activity that is generally not harmful. Patients know their fear is excessive, but they can’t overcome it.

These fears cause such distress that some people go to extreme lengths to avoid what they fear. Examples are fear of flying or fear of spiders.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A person with separation anxiety disorder is excessively fearful or anxious about separation from those with whom he or she is attached. 

The feeling is beyond what is appropriate for the person’s age, persists (at least four weeks in children and six months in adults) and causes problems functioning. 

Social Anxiety Disorder

Previously called social phobia. A person with social anxiety disorder has significant anxiety and discomfort about being embarrassed, humiliated, rejected or looked down on in social interactions. 
  • People with this disorder will try to avoid the situation or endure it with great anxiety. 
  • Common examples are extreme fear of public speaking, meeting new people or eating/drinking in public. 

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where a person feels afraid of being in situations where escaping might be difficult or help may not be available during panic or anxiety. This fear is often much stronger than the actual danger of the situation. People with agoraphobia may feel anxious while using public transportation, being in open spaces, staying in closed places, standing in lines or crowds, or being outside the home alone.
Because of this fear, they may avoid these situations, need someone to go with them, or feel intense anxiety when they step outside. If left untreated, agoraphobia can become severe and may even prevent a person from leaving their home.
Diagnosis is the First Step to Recovery

Diagnosis uses clinical signs/symptoms. Blood tests check for hypothyroidism causing MDD. Severity assessed via structured scales like Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.

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How Is Anxiety Disorders Treated?

Anxiety Disorders is among the most treatable of mental disorders. 

Between 80 percent and 90 percent of people with anxiety eventually respond well to treatment. Most, if not all,  patients gain significant relief from their symptoms with treatment.

Medication

Imbalances in neurotransmitters like Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine cause anxiety. Antidepressants restore brain function by increasing these levels. Benefits typically appear after 15-21 days of treatment.

Neurostimulation Services

Newer MDD treatments include neurostimulation techniques for faster recovery. Used for severe cases or when medications fail. See our Neurostimulation page for details. 

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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy and counseling are vital for treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), especially with exogenous triggers. Visit our dedicated page for more information.

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Visual Guide to Anxiety Disorder

Discover what anxiety disorders look like, how they affect the mind and body, and what you can do about them. This illustrated guide provides clear insights into diagnosis, management, and recovery pathways.

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