
Anxiety/Panic/Depression
Anxiety affects your whole being. It
is a physiological, behavioral, and psychological reaction all at
once. On a physiological level, anxiety may include bodily reactions
such as rapid heartbeat, ability to act, express yourself or deal
with everyday situations. Psychologically, anxiety is a subjective
state of uneasiness. In most extreme cases, it can cause you to feel
detached from yourself. A complete program of recovery from an anxiety
disorder must address all three levels to reduce physiological reactivity,
eliminate avoidance behavior and change your inner voice (self talk)
from negative to positive.
The occurrence of four or more symptoms defines a panic attack:
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitations (rapid or irregular heartbeat)
- Trembling or shaking
- Fear of dying
- Fear of going crazy or out of control
- Dizziness or unsteadiness
- Numbness
- Nausea or abdominal distress
- Sweating
We recommend treatment such as: relaxation training, cognitive
therapy, reducing worrying behaviors, problem solving, practicing mindfulness,
recommend lifestyle changes and depending on the severity, medication.
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