{"id":13999,"date":"2021-09-01T02:11:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T02:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namhs.com\/?page_id=13999"},"modified":"2025-02-03T20:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T20:00:44","slug":"anxiety-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/namhs.com\/anxiety-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15em&#8221;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;all-services&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Anxiety Disorders<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14001&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;3em&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]While it is normal to have worries from time to time, anxiety disorders interfere with quality of life. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, or nervousness that interferes with daily life. While some anxiety is normal, anxiety disorders involve persistent and overwhelming distress that is difficult to control.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-14006\" src=\"https:\/\/namhs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sad-woman-on-bed.jpg\" alt=\"Symptoms of anxiety disorder\" width=\"400\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/namhs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sad-woman-on-bed.jpg 400w, https:\/\/namhs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sad-woman-on-bed-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/namhs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sad-woman-on-bed-380x284.jpg 380w, https:\/\/namhs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sad-woman-on-bed-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/namhs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sad-woman-on-bed-190x142.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Types of Anxiety Disorders:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):<\/strong> Chronic, excessive worry about everyday things like work, health, or relationships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panic Disorder:<\/strong> Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks with physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, or dizziness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Anxiety Disorder:<\/strong> Intense fear of social situations due to worry about embarrassment, judgment, or rejection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phobias:<\/strong> Extreme fear of specific objects or situations (e.g., heights, flying, needles).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):<\/strong> Persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):<\/strong> Anxiety triggered by past trauma, leading to flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Separation Anxiety Disorder:<\/strong> Intense fear of being apart from loved ones, often seen in children but can affect adults.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excessive worry or fear<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness or feeling on edge<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue or trouble sleeping<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n<li>Rapid heart rate or shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Nausea or stomach issues<\/li>\n<li>Avoidance of anxiety-triggering situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Treatment Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/namhs.com\/cognitive-behavioral-therapy\/\">Cognitive Behavioral Therapy<\/a> (CBT):<\/strong> Helps change negative thought patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medication:<\/strong> Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs) or anti-anxiety meds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle Changes:<\/strong> Exercise, mindfulness, relaxation techniques.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exposure Therapy:<\/strong> Gradual exposure to fears to reduce anxiety over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/namhs.com\/emdr\/\">EMDR<\/a> (Eye Movement Desensitization &amp; Reprocessing: <\/strong>Is an effective treatment for anxiety disorders, particularly when anxiety is linked to past trauma or distressing experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=&#8221;We&#8217;re Here to Help You&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Request an Appointment&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;white&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630462470387{background-color: #2f3068 !important;}&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fnamhs.com%2Fappointment-requests%2F|title:Request%20an%20Appointment&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If you or someone you know is in need of treatment for an Anxiety Disorder, contact us today.<\/span>[\/vc_cta][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15em&#8221;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;all-services&#8221;] Anxiety Disorders [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14001&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;3em&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]While it is normal to have worries from time to time, anxiety disorders interfere with quality of life. 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