Conditions
Anxiety
Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety
Anxiety can occur in many people without warning and at any stage of our lives, and is often present alongside other disorders like depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s an frequently diagnosed and treated mental health disorder, but at its core, feeling anxious is our body’s instinctive way of keeping us safe from danger.
Anxiety can appear in many people without warning and at any stage of our lives, often appearing alongside other disorders such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. It is a commonly diagnosed and treated mental disorder, but essentially, the feeling of anxiety is our body's instinctive way of protecting us from danger.
What Are 5 Symptoms Of Anxiety?
Intense feelings of worry, distress, nervousness, or panic
Feeling that these emotions are out of your control
A sense of being detached from your body
Catastrophizing (i.e., taking things out of proportion and experiencing thoughts like “everything is going to go wrong” or “I might die”)
Feeling tense, on edge, scared, agitated or nauseous
The Different Types Of Anxiety
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalised anxiety is marked by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events out of your control
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessions and compulsions is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions)
Social Anxiety
The defining feature of social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) is intense anxiety or fear of being judged or rejected in social or public situations
Separation Anxiety
This is a common type of anxiety experienced in children being separated from a parent or caregiver
Panic Attacks And Panic Disorder
An individual suffering from panic attacks will experience intense, overwhelming anxiety with physical symptoms like dizziness, fainting, excessive sweating, heart-racing and or chest pain.
Agoraphobia
A person with agoraphobia is typically fearful of leaving environments (like their home) that they consider to be safe
Specific Phobias
A specific phobia is experienced when a person feels an overwhelming fear of an object (like spiders, snakes or dogs) or a situation (e.g
Health Anxiety
An individual experiencing health anxiety typically experiences irrational worries about minor symptoms, falsely believing they indicate serious medical conditions
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
Excessive sweating
Trembling or feeling of weakness
Difficulty breathing or feeling of suffocation
Chest pain or discomfort
Nausea or digestive problems
Dizziness or feeling faint
Muscle tension and headaches
What Triggers Anxiety?
Scenarios such as taking an exam or starting a new job can trigger anxiety. In these moments, anxiety can be beneficial, serving as a warning sign to be more attentive to things that could affect us. On the other hand, anxiety can also appear without a real threat and can intensify.
Exam pressure and academic evaluations
Major life changes (new job, relocation, divorce)
Social situations and evaluation by others
Financial problems and economic uncertainty
Health problems or medical concerns
Loss of control over life situations
Past traumatic experiences
Causes and Risk Factors
Genetic factors and family predisposition
Chemical imbalances in the brain (serotonin, noradrenaline)
Traumatic experiences from childhood or adult life
Chronic stress and daily pressures
Medical conditions (thyroid problems, heart conditions)
Substance use (caffeine, alcohol, drugs)
Personality traits (perfectionism, need for control)
Our Therapeutic Approach
We use a combination of evidence-based techniques to treat anxiety, tailored to your individual needs.
Identifying and restructuring anxious thoughts
Exercises for processing traumatic experiences that fuel anxiety
Relaxation and mindfulness techniques for managing physical symptoms
Psychological flexibility through acceptance and commitment
Transforming limiting beliefs
Breathing and grounding exercises for panic attacks
It is important to seek professional help when worries and anxiety overwhelm you and negatively affect your daily life. Recognizing symptoms and learning effective coping mechanisms are essential steps toward recovery.
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