Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a personal experience, and your path to managing it should be just as personal.
The mental health experts at Resilient Psychotherapy & Psychiatric Services specialize in creating customized, evidence-based treatment plans designed to address specific anxiety disorders and goals.
Anxiety Is a Universal Human Experience
It’s the nervous flutter before a presentation, the worry about a loved one, or the jolt of adrenaline in a dangerous situation. In these moments, anxiety is a normal, even helpful, emotion. But for many adults, anxiety isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it can become a constant, overwhelming presence that casts a shadow over your life.
If you’re living with a persistent sense of dread, disruptive panic, or a fear that dictates or limits your world, you’re not alone. At Resilient Psychotherapy & Psychiatric Services, our psychologist is here to provide the compassionate, confidential, expert care you need to navigate anxiety disorders and regain control.
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What Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders refer to a broad category that consists of several mental health conditions. Many share common symptoms, such as persistent fear or worry, often escalating over time, which can significantly interfere with your daily life, relationships, and more. It is important to understand that these disorders are not a sign of weakness; they are real, serious, and treatable medical conditions.
Adults can experience anxiety in many different forms. Understanding the specific type of anxiety disorders you may be facing is the first step toward effective treatment.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Do you find yourself in a constant state of worry about a variety of things—your health, finances, family, or work—even when there is little or no reason to be? This is the hallmark of GAD.
- What It Looks Like: You may feel restless, on edge, and easily fatigued. You might also have trouble concentrating, feeling like your mind is always “blank.” Many also experience irritability, muscle tension, and difficulty with falling asleep or staying asleep because their mind won’t shut off.
- How GAD Affects Adults: GAD can be exhausting. It can drain your mental and physical energy, making it difficult to be present with family, focus at work, or enjoy time to yourself without worry or fear.
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder consists of sudden, unexpected episodes of intense fear, commonly known as panic attacks. They can occur out of the blue, which creates a vicious cycle where one fears when the next one will happen.
- What It Looks Like: A panic attack is a wave of symptoms that impact you both physically and psychologically. You might experience a pounding heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, a choking sensation, and chest pain. Many feel a sense of impending doom or a fear of losing control.
- How Panic Disorders Affect Adults: Panic disorder may cause you to avoid places or situations where a previous attack has occurred, which can lead to isolation.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorders involve an intense fear of being watched or judged by others. This fear can apply to specific situations, like public speaking, or more general situations, like typical social interactions.
- What It Looks Like: A person with social anxiety disorder may actively avoid social gatherings, meeting new people, or speaking up in meetings. When these situations cannot be avoided, they are met with intense anxiety paired with physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, and nausea.
- How It Affects Adults: Social anxiety can significantly hinder your professional advancement, prevent you from forming meaningful relationships, and lead to deep feelings of loneliness.
Other conditions also have anxiety as a core component, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Our team has the expertise to diagnose and provide treatment for these complex conditions as well.
Get In Touch With Resilient Psychotherapy & Psychiatric Services
Navigating an anxiety disorder can feel isolating, but effective treatment can transform your life. At Resilient Psychotherapy & Psychiatric Services, we provide a confidential and compassionate space to receive support. Our Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Christina Whelan, provides evidence-based evaluations and psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, both virtually and in person, at our discreet office.
You don’t have to continue living under the weight of anxiety. Use the form below to get in touch with our team. If you do not hear from us within 36 hours of submitting your form, please contact us directly at admin@resilienttherapyokc.com.