Anxiety and stress
Presenting in the form of consistent worrying and stress, anxiety is a common condition that can be quite distressing and can have an impact on your day-to-day life. It affects roughly 14% of Australian people and is more common in women. One person can experience more than one type of anxiety disorder at a time, also suffering with depression or issues with addictive behaviours.
Symptoms:
Anxiety disorder can be incredibly debilitating, causing distress and uncertainty, and at times, for seemingly no apparent reason. A person may experience symptoms such as:
Excessive or unrealistic worries or fears (generalised anxiety disorder)
Compulsions and obsessive behaviours (obsessive compulsive disorder)
Persistent and excessive concern and worry in social situations (social anxiety disorder)
Panic attacks (panic disorder)
Irrational fears of common, daily things and/or situations (phobias)
Physical symptoms may also present with those who suffer from anxiety disorders for example, stomach pains, tension in the muscles, sweating, heart pounding and shakiness, among others.
Cause:
Unfortunately, the underlying cause of anxiety disorders can vary from person to person, and several factors can contribute, therefore there is no one way of knowing an exact causation.
Treatment:
One of our professionals will sit down and chat with you about your areas of concern and an assessment will be conducted in order to determine the type and seriousness of your condition. From there we can plan the best path forward, based on your symptoms and the possible causes of your anxiety. At Hoppers Crossing Psychology, our aim is to help you manage and lessen anxiety symptoms, so that you can lead a positive fulfilling life.
There are many options for treatment, each with high success rates, that can be individualised to meet your needs, such as:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness and relaxation therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Couples Counselling
Skills Training
Drug and Alcohol Counselling
