Treatment Options for Anxiety

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Treatment Options for Anxiety
Treatment Options for Anxiety
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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental
illnesses in the United States. They affect 40
million adults, or 18.1 of the population, every
year. Yet, only 36.9 of those with anxiety
receive treatment. This absence of treatment is
often due to perceived stigma or a lack of
information about the treatment options for
anxiety. Understanding Anxiety Most people
experience some anxiety throughout their lives.
Its a typical stress response and stops you
from getting into potentially dangerous
situations. But anxiety becomes a disorder when
it starts interfering with your life. It may
prevent you from taking part in normal daily
activities. At this point, it becomes a mental
health condition.
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There are many types of anxiety disorders. The
most common anxiety disorders
are Generalized Anxiety Disorder,
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder,
Social Anxiety Disorder, and phobias. Each
anxiety disorder has a unique set of symptoms.
But there are some general signs and
characteristics of anxiety disorders. SYMPTOMS
OF ANXIETY DISORDERS INCLUDE Excessive worrying
Agitation Restlessness Fatigue Excessive
sweating or shaking Difficulty
concentrating Irritability Disturbed sleeping
pattern Panic or anxiety attacks ANXIETY
DISORDERS IN THE COVID-19 ERA Sheena Miller,
Clinical Manager of Integrative Life Center,
noted how the COVID- 19 pandemic greatly
exacerbated anxiety disorders and created new
mental health concerns. She said Without the
interaction of the societal norms in a persons
day-to-day routines (e.g., workplaces, shopping,
community worship, or dining out), the pandemic
has exacerbated various anxiety and
psychosis-like symptoms, such as mood problems,
sleep disorders, hyper-phobia behaviors, and
panic-like symptoms. As the current state
continues, we will likely continue to see an
uptick in the number of new cases we will see
over the months and even years to come.
Treatment Options For Anxiety
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Treatment Options for Anxiety
The good news is that anxiety disorders are
highly treatable. No one treatment works for all
anxiety disorders or people, but a combination of
treatments tailored to your individual needs can
help. Anxiety treatment uncovers the source of
your anxiety and addresses unhealthy thought
patterns and emotions through therapy and
complementary treatments. THERAPY FOR
ANXIETY Talk therapies and psychological
counseling are the most common treatments for
anxiety. They involve working with trained mental
health professionals to determine why you feel
the way you do and what your triggers are. Youll
then learn to reframe your thoughts and
behaviors and develop healthy coping
mechanisms. Therapies for anxiety
include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. CBT helps
you get to the root of self-sabotaging beliefs,
thoughts, and behaviors and start to replace them
with healthier ones. Dialectical Behavioral
Therapy. Based on CBT, DBT focuses on emotions.
It helps you understand, accept, and manage
difficult feelings and accept who you
are. Exposure Therapy. This therapy type focuses
on dealing with anxiety-triggering objects or
situations. By facing your fears, you may
gradually become
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desensitized to them or neutralize them.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This therapy
uses strategies of acceptance and mindfulness to
help you commit to behavioral change. It
involves identifying your values in life and
acting in ways that match them. Interpersonal
Therapy. Interpersonal therapy Addresses
interpersonal issues and social functioning and
how these are linked to anxiety. Social Skills
Training. This method is a type of behavioral
therapy used to improve social skills in those
with social anxiety. Psychodynamic Therapy. This
therapy analyzes unresolved conflicts from past
dysfunctional relationships that may contribute
to anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing. EMDR is a type of psychotherapy
that focuses on altering the emotions, thoughts,
and responses resulting from traumatic
experiences. ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR
ANXIETY A trained mental health professional
guides the therapies above. There are also
relaxation techniques and self-care practices
that can help you ease the symptoms of anxiety
at home. These work best when combined with help
from a professional counselor. Complementary
anxiety treatments include Meditation and
Mindfulness. Learning to bring your attention
back to the present moment and let go of worry
and fear. Yoga. A gentle form of exercise for
reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing mood, and
increasing overall well-being. Breathwork.
Breathing techniques can help you physically and
mentally relax and halt many anxiety symptoms.
Over time, it can lessen episodes and
severity. Dietary adjustments. Getting the right
amount of magnesium, vitamin B, and calcium in
your diet helps boost mood and reduce
anxiety. TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a new,
non-pharmacological treatment for
mental health disorders. TMS uses magnetic pulses
delivered to the left prefrontal lobe of the
brain. These pulses stimulate the
neurotransmitters, which are believed to be
imbalanced in the brain of those with mood
disorders. Stimulating the neurotransmitters
retrains the brain and brings your mood back
into balance. TMS is most commonly used to treat
depression. But it can be used to treat a dual
diagnosis of anxiety and depression. Anxiety
Treatment Programs Anxiety treatment looks
different for everyone. The recommended level of
treatment depends on the severity of your
diagnosis and your personal needs. ANXIETY
TREATMENT PROGRAM OPTIONS INCLUDE Hospitalization
. Hospitalization only occurs in the most extreme
of anxiety cases. Hospital care happens if you
are in danger of harming yourself or others. It
allows doctors to monitor you closely. In-Patient.
Residential care lets you live in a safe and
monitored environment while undergoing a
full-time treatment plan. Out-Patient. A
part-time treatment plan that allows you to
continue living independently while attending
regular therapy and counseling sessions. Counselin
g Services. Therapy sessions and help groups for
ongoing support. The provider determines your
level of treatment based on your
symptoms. Choosing An Anxiety Treatment
Provider Many providers offer anxiety treatment.
Its essential to find the right one for you. So
what should you look for when choosing a provider
or program to treat anxiety? WHEN CHOOSING A
TREATMENT PROVIDER, CONSIDER
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Credentials. Does the provider have the right
education, training, and licensing
to treat your anxiety disorder? Family
Involvement. Find out how much involvement your
family and loved ones will have in the
treatment. Is this something you want and they
want? Approach. Make sure you understand what
exactly their treatment program entails. How
long is the treatment plan? Which therapies do
they use? Fees and Insurance Providers.
Understand that quality mental health care may
or may not be covered by in-network benefits. Ask
questions about the types of therapies your
insurance will cover and average length of stay
coverage. If in- network insurance wont cover
the care you need, look for a cash-pay
provider that can work with out of network
benefits. Anxiety Treatment At Integrative Life
Center At Integrative Life Center, we take a
heart-centered approach to treating mental
health disorders such as anxiety. As Sheena
said Our lives are full of mountain peaks and
valley floors. It can seem that the valley is
all that is known. However, that is not where a
person is meant to live. Addressing the root of
the issues is where we can help guide someone out
of the valley because the sun is warmer and
brighter at the top of the hill. Our dedicated
and highly-trained professionals deliver various
evidence-based therapies and integrative healing
approaches in a treatment plan tailored to your
needs. To learn more about how we can help you
gain control of your anxiety, contact
Integrative Life Center today.
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