What is Anxiety?
Anxiety can happen in episodes or be a long-term condition to manage
Reviewed by Consultant Director, Lorna Wykes.
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, and everyone will experience the feeling at some point in their life. For some these feelings are normal and manageable but for others anxiety can be become overwhelming and uncontrollable and can start to negatively affect daily life. Anxiety can happen in episodes or be a long-term condition to manage.
Anxiety can be triggered by a big event, or a build up of stressful situations in life and it has also been recognised that some people are more likely to have anxiety disorders based on genetic factors or other events such as past trauma.
Anxiety; The Signs, Symptoms, and types
Understand the signs and symptoms
Symptoms of anxiety
These are the common symptoms we see in people suffering from anxiety
- Feeling worried or restless
- Episodes of panic and fear
- Difficulty sleeping
- Stomach aches or feeling unwell
- Feeling dizzy
- Sweating
- Heart palpitations or panic attacks
- Urges to avoid situations that trigger anxiety
Types of anxiety disorders
There are a number of different types of anxiety disorders
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Social anxiety disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Anxiety Treatment & Support Recommendations
Getting to know you & understanding your needs
We have a thorough assessment process where one of our experienced therapist will spend time getting to know you, understand historical issues and past treatments. With guidance consider your therapy goals and then look at the anxiety treatment options available.
Screen For Other Mental Health Conditions
Making sure we offer you the best possible treatment
Short Term Therapeutic Interventions
Strategies to manage anxiety & emotions
Long Term Therapy
Explore past trauma or issues in a safe environment
Family Support
Building strong and healthy relationships
