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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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What is it?

The condition is characterised by excessive worry about a specific issue where the person knows that the worry is excessive and disproportionate. The condition often makes it difficult to relax or to get a good night's sleep. Amongst the common physical symptoms are trembling, muscle tension, headaches, hot flushes or being startled easily. Increased irritability is a common symptom as well..

What is it?

It depends on the type of anxiety disorder, but general symptoms include:
  • Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
  • Problems sleeping
  • Cold or sweaty hands or feet
  • Shortness of breath
  • Heart palpitations
  • Not being able to be still and calm
  • Dry mouth
  • Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
  • Nausea
  • Muscle tension
  • Dizziness

What causes it?

Anxiety, like depression doesn't have a single cause. Like other brain illnesses, anxiety disorders may be caused by problems in the functioning of brain circuits that regulate fear and other emotions. Most likely it’s caused by a combination of factors that may include:
  • Family history of anxiety
  • Brain Chemistry
  •  Life events and stressors (academic, personal, or trauma)
  •  Environmental factors (like a change of seasons)

What can be done about it?

There is help and treatment available for Anxiety. There are effective ways to cope with Anxiety.
Therapy can help you:
  • learn how your thoughts can impact your feelings and your behaviours and how to gain greater control over them.
  • learn what creates the anxiety and gain greater self awareness
  • Give some concrete coping strategies for Anxiety and Panic Attacks.
I offer a 15 minute free consultation, where we can discuss what you need. I can then assess if I am the right therapist for you moving forward.
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To book your consultation with me
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or Phone :  07720 849 332
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