Anxiety Counselling in Vancouver
What are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety is a normal stress reaction and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to danger and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders and affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives.¹ But anxiety disorders are treatable, and a number of effective treatments are available. Treatment helps most people lead normal, productive lives.
Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety
- Typical signs and symptoms of anxiety can include the following:
- Feeling restless
- Reduced sex drive
- Headaches and pain
- Overthinking and rumination
- Obsessive-compulsive tendencies (OCD)
- Difficulty concentrating
- Procrastination
- Excessive worrying
- Anxiety can feel and look like different things for different people. Therefore, one's journey to healing and the tools to help you get there are unique. Anxiety may manifest itself in many ways, including symptoms such as:
- Palpitations
- Hyperventilating
- Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Unable to maintain balance
- Pins and needles
- Difficulty sleeping
Resources
1. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders#section_1
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