Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety Disorder Overview
Getting to the root of anxiety means figuring out what causes it or sets it off. Therapy may help you achieve this by encouraging introspection and discovering previously unrecognized connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Before beginning any therapy, it is important to understand what anxiety is and the many treatment options available in Toronto, Ontario, and Canada.
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What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling that comes from worrying about something that might happen in the future. It is more likely to cause muscle tightness and avoidance behaviour. Fear is an emotional response to an instant threat, and it is more often linked to a “fight or flight” response, which means staying to fight or leaving to get away from danger.
Anxiety occurs for most people at some point throughout their day and is a common feeling to experience. Feelings of anxiety can be brought on by high-stress situations such as having to cram for an exam or a job interview scheduled on short notice. Anxiety is normal and healthy, though it can cause a physical response in the body.
Anxiety may be accompanied by good feelings. You may be waiting on the birth of a child and feel elation and excitement while also feeling anxious at the same time. Anxiety is not bad; it is a human thing that can assist us with protecting ourselves in dangerous situations. Anxiety, when associated with a particular event, experience or person, may dissipate rather quickly, and the symptoms leave soon after the situation has finished.
Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can be caused by many things, including genes, past experiences, and the environment. Finding out what causes your anxiety can help you come up with ways to deal with it and lessen it. This could mean changing the way you think about bad things, getting help from friends and family, or learning how to deal with stress.
20 Common Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety:
1. Persistent worrying or rumination
2. Restlessness or feeling on edge
3. Difficulty concentrating
4. Fatigue
5. Irritability
6. Muscle tension or headaches
7. Difficulty sleeping
8. Stomach problems, such as nausea or diarrhea
9. Shortness of breath or feeling like you can’t catch your breath
10. Rapid heartbeat or chest pain
11. Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
12. Hot flashes or chills
13. Numbness or tingling sensations
14. Difficulty swallowing or feeling like you have a lump in your throat
15. Cold or sweaty hands and feet
16. Dry mouth
17. Frequent urination
18. Loss of appetite or binge eating
19. Frequent absences from work or school
20. Avoiding social situations or activities you used to enjoy.
The Different Types of Anxiety
Anxiety comes in a wide variety of forms, some of which are:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): GAD is characterized by Persistent, excessive concern over many different things, including one’s health, income, relationships, and career.
Panic disorder: a mental health condition characterized by panic attacks, which are moments of extreme terror that come on suddenly. Physical signs of these attacks include a racing heart, difficulty breathing, and fainting.
Social Anxiety Disorder: Extreme nervousness or distress when confronted with social events, such as giving a speech in public or making new friends, is a hallmark of social anxiety disorder.
Specific Phobias: Characterized by an extreme aversion to a particular stimulus or context, such as spiders or airplane travel.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): OCD is characterized by both obsessive thoughts and compulsive activities, such as frequent hand washing and checking.
PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD is an anxiety illness that some people have after being exposed to a terrifying situation, such as a serious accident or active conflict.
Separation Anxiety Disorder: When a person suffers from separation anxiety disorder, they experience extreme distress whenever they must be separated from a significant other or a caretaker they have been emotionally attached to.
It’s crucial to remember that these are only a few instances of anxiety disorders, and that there are many more sorts of anxiety disorders that can afflict people.
Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Addiction Treatment
Addressing Your Anxiety
Everyone’s experience with anxiety is different, so it’s important to remember that what works for one person might not work for another. It may take you a while to figure out what helps you the most, but with the right help and treatment, you can lower your anxiety and improve your quality of life.
It’s no secret that many people’s social abilities and overall happiness are negatively impacted by anxiety. Anxiety treatment is necessary in today’s highly interconnected world since the negative effects are so obvious to those around the sufferer.
Successful, long-term recovery and contentment depend on receiving intensive, evidence-based treatment for specific types of anxiety.
Our Approach To Anxiety Treatment
Our highly regarded professionals will tailor a treatment plan for your anxiety condition using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to meet your individual requirements.
You may suffer from a co-occurring condition if your anxiety symptoms interfere with your daily life or if the stress of dealing with those symptoms becomes difficult to address alone.
Our inpatient, counselling and online programs for anxiety disorders are person-centred and designed to alleviate your symptoms so that anxiety no longer rules your life.
Graduates of our programs can be assured that they will continue to receive the care they need thanks to our comprehensive lifetime aftercare program.
Are you suffering from anxiety? If so, we are always accepting new patients on the road to recovery. Our admissions process is quick and thorough. You don’t need any kind of referral to be admitted. We can develop an anxiety treatment program that’s tailor-made for your needs.
One of the first steps is contacting us so we can establish what your requirements and individual issues are. At that time, we can also explain all of our different services and other options that you have to treat your anxiety.
Anxiety Treatment Plans
Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health offers completely customized treatment plans through our team of dedicated therapists and other professionals. This interdisciplinary team includes highly qualified individuals like psychologists and nursing staff as well as occupational therapists and addiction counselors.
We are always working to develop and apply evidence-based approaches to mental health issues like this one. Anxiety can stem from both depressive and traumatic disorders. We can put you on the road to recovery by treating complex and multiple mental illnesses.
Anxiety Therapy Options Available In Ontario
Therapeutic Modalities
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Exposure Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Group Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Self-help Methods
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A form of psychotherapy that helps individuals manage their problems by reframing how they think and changing their behaviour.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
A form of talk therapy that is based on CBT and is adapted for people who experience emotions intensely. It aims to provide the individual with skills to manage those intense emotions.
Exposure Therapy
A form of psychotherapy that helps people overcome anxiety by exposing them to stressors.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A form of psychotherapy that combines mindfulness skills with the practice of self-acceptance to solve the perceived issue.
Group Therapy
A form of therapy that incorporates the social dynamic of healing by involving at least one psychologist per 15 people.
Hypnotherapy
A manipulated state of awareness that allows the individual to feel calm and relaxed.
Self-help Methods
Self-help methods like regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and practising relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation can also help reduce anxiety.
Pharmaceutical Treatments for Anxiety
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Benzodiazepines
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
A type of medication that is used to treat anxiety and depression by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
A type of medication that is used to treat anxiety and depression by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
Benzodiazepines
A type of medication that is used to treat anxiety by reducing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Note: Anxiety is best treated with a multipronged approach that includes talk therapy, medication, and self-care. Finding the best approach to treating your anxiety and improving your quality of life may take some time and effort.
Call us today, your recovery starts here.
Anxiety Inpatient Treatment
There are numerous treatments for anxiety offered at Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health. The amenities and surrounding property make for a safe and quiet place to start tackling these distorted thoughts and treating your anxiety. In more extreme cases, the use of benzodiazepines may be used to minimize the symptoms so that a person can fully concentrate and focus on the programming. You or your loved one, will be taught ways to naturally de-escalate yourself. This may include finding self-soothing strategies to support you through episodes of anxiety. You will be taught through psycho-educational skills groups how to recognize what is happening in your body, as well as how to identify cognitive distortions.
Anxiety Counselling
Our one-on-one anxiety counselling program is a great option for those who may be hesitant or worried about joining an inpatient residential anxiety treatment program.
Cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and medication management are all components of anxiety counselling. Consultations with a licensed mental health professional (psychiatrist, therapist, etc.) can be held in person, by phone or video chat. Self-help literature and support groups, which are typically made available via these programs, may be an extra resource for coping with anxiety symptoms. The best way to figure out what therapy is right for you or a loved one is to talk to a doctor.
Conclusion
Everyone’s experience of anxiety is unique, therefore it’s important to find a method of therapy that’s effective for you. You may find a variety of inpatient and counselling services at Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health that are designed to fit your specific need. The goal of these programs is to give immediate symptom relief as well as long-term rehabilitation and happiness via a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, pharmaceutical management, and self-help resources. Whether you or a loved one is experiencing anxiety, it may be helpful to talk to a doctor to see if inpatient care or telehealth outpatient therapy is the best course of action, and if so, we can assist you in locating a provider that can offer this service.
Frequently Asked Questions: Anxiety
Anxiety can indirectly cause chest pain. Anxiety can trigger panic attacks which in turn can lead to tightness or pain in the chest.
This will vary for every individual but there are some common approaches to controlling anxiety.
Breathing exercises, speaking with a health professional, friend or family member and incorporating exercise on a regular basis are all beneficial.
There are short and long-term strategies to stop an anxiety attack. In the moment you can try breathing exercises and practice mindfulness techniques. Long-term strategies can include engaging in light exercise on a regular basis and ongoing psychotherapy. In some cases speaking to a doctor about medication is helpful.
Yes, dizziness is a common symptom associated with anxiety.
Yes, anxiety can cause nausea along with other gastrointestinal problems.
Canada officially acknowledges the long-term effects of anxiety and considers anxiety a disability. If diagnosed with anxiety one may be eligible to receive a disability tax credit.
Canada officially acknowledges the long-term effects of anxiety and considers anxiety a disability. If diagnosed with anxiety one may be eligible to receive a disability tax credit.
Anxiety can indirectly cause diarrhea. The body releases hormones when a person is worried which can upset the gut flora as they enter the digestive tract. This in turn can create gastrointestinal issues which lead to diarrhea.
Anxiety does not cause high blood pressure. The stress from anxiety can cause temporary increases in blood pressure, but it doesn’t lead to long-term hypertension.
Anxiety can be genetic. Anxiety disorders can also be caused by environmental factors.
The difference between anxiety and depression is the feelings and sensations that occur. Anxiety creates feelings of dread, worry and nervousness. Depression causes feelings of hopelessness, sadness and reduced energy.
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