Anxiety

From time to time, anxiety might kick in especially when things get too overwhelming and stressful. However, undergoing constant and excessive anxiety is different issue especially when it starts controlling your life and seriously interferes with your daily activities. If this is the case for you, you might want to consider visiting a neurohealth center to get diagnosed as this can be an early sign of generalized anxiety disorder.

What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Do you worry excessively about everyday things?

That constant feeling of overwhelm and fear could be Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). People with GAD experience frequent, unrealistic worries about work, health, chores, or other daily tasks. It can strike at any age, and while symptoms might overlap with other anxieties, GAD is a distinct condition.

Living with GAD can be tough, but there's hope! It often goes hand-in-hand with other anxieties or mood disorders, but effective treatments exist. Therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes like relaxation techniques and coping skills can significantly improve your quality of life.

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What Are the Symptoms of Anxiety?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition that causes excessive worry and anxiety about everyday things. People with GAD may find it difficult to control their worries and feel constantly on edge.

Here are some common symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder:

• Excessive worry or anxiety about a number of areas that are out of proportion to the impact of the events. People with GAD may worry excessively about things like finances, health, relationships, work, or school.
• Restlessness or feeling on edge. People with GAD may feel like they can't relax or unwind. They may also feel like they are always in danger or that something bad is going to happen.
• Easily fatigued. People with GAD may feel tired all the time, even if they have gotten a good night's sleep.
• Trouble concentrating or feeling like your mind is "going blank." People with GAD may find it difficult to focus on tasks or to remember things.
• Muscle tension or muscle aches. People with GAD may experience tension headaches, muscle aches, or pain in their neck or shoulders.
• Trouble sleeping (insomnia) or restless sleep. People with GAD may have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or they may wake up feeling tired.
• Irritability. People with GAD may be easily annoyed or frustrated.
• Nausea, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome. People with GAD may experience digestive problems.
• Feeling lightheaded or dizzy. People with GAD may feel like they are going to faint.
• Sweating. People with GAD may sweat more than usual.
• Feeling shaky or trembling. People with GAD may experience tremors or shaking.
• Panic attacks. While not everyone with GAD experiences panic attacks, they can be a symptom. Panic attacks are sudden surges of intense fear or discomfort that come on quickly and reach their peak within minutes. During a panic attack, people may experience physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or dizziness.

It's important to note that not everyone with GAD will experience all of these symptoms, and the severity of symptoms can vary from person to person. If you are experiencing some of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor or mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment.

Available Treatment Options for Anxiety at Serin Center

At Serin Center, we offer evidence-based treatments for anxiety, including:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety.
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR): is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from symptoms and emotional distress.
• Neurofeedback Therapy: A type of biofeedback that presents real-time feedback from brain activity in order to reinforce healthy brain function through brain conditioning.

Benefits of Serin Center for Anxiety Treatment:

• A team of experienced and compassionate mental health professionals.
• Individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
• A focus on evidence-based treatments to ensure the best possible outcome.
• A comfortable and welcoming environment to promote relaxation and healing.
• If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, know that you are not alone.

At Serin Center, we are here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about our anxiety treatment options.

Sources:

• Anxiety Disorders Association of America. (2023, September 22). Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad
• Cleveland Clinic. (2024, June 26). Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Symptoms & Treatment. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23940-generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad
• Mayo Clinic. (2023, October 26). Generalized anxiety disorder - Symptoms and causes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20360803