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Anxiety
Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling that often takes the form of dread, fear, or uneasiness. Sometimes these feelings are directed towards a specific source. At other times, a general sense of doom clouds thinking and leads to behavioral changes often caused by a desire to cope with the anxiety. For example, if anxiety worsens when someone is out in public, they may stop attending social events they previously enjoyed.
Several mental health disorders have anxiety as a significant component, including those listed below:
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Phobias such as agoraphobia or arachnophobia
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a widespread mental health disorder often brought on by trauma, stress, significant life changes, and other circumstances. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in 2019 approximately 10.8% of all adults in America over the age of 18 experienced some form of anxiety or depression. Of those, 8.1% showed noticeable symptoms of anxiety.
Anxiety is often a side effect of substance use disorder (SUD) and using various prescription or illegal drugs. A 2013 research paper from the Medical University of South Carolina states that “converging evidence from epidemiologic and treatment studies indicate that anxiety disorders and substance use disorders commonly co-occur, and the interaction is multifaceted and variable.”
Anxiety can manifest in many ways, and untangling the cause and effect of anxiety disorders and SUD can be challenging. For that reason, Channing House Recovery offers anxiety treatment in San Diego for those struggling with addiction and mental health disorders.
COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS FOR EACH DISORDER
Most people know what an anxiety attack looks like because they are relatively common, and every form of media has depicted stereotypical panic and anxiety attacks. However, sometimes the signs and symptoms of anxiety can be more subtle. The type of anxiety disorder a person has will determine how these symptoms manifest. Below are some examples of physical and behavioral changes that might occur when someone is experiencing everyday anxiety or has one of the following anxiety disorders:
GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER:
- Extreme tiredness after stressful events
- Feeling alert, on edge, or restless
- Difficulty maintaining focus and concentration
- Memory issues
- Tense muscles which may lead to aches or migraines
- Strong feelings of worry and unease
- Changes to sleeping patterns or restless sleep
PANIC DISORDER:
- Increased respiration and heart rate, palpitations
- Sweating
- Trembling, weakness, or numbness
- The feeling of being choked or an inability to pull in a full breath
- A sense of doom
- Inability to control emotions and responses
SPECIFIC PHOBIA:
- Irrational fear of being in contact with or seeing the object of the phobia
- Actively taking actions to avoid the object of the phobia
- Severe anxiety and fear upon seeing, hearing, or being forced to interact with the object of the phobia
SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER:
- Extreme anxiety in social situations or concern about being in a social situation
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Treatment
Anxiety Treatment in SAN DIEGO
Anxiety disorders can be treated in a variety of ways depending on the individual’s needs. There are several types of anxiety treatments, including medication, psychotherapy, and sometimes a combination of the two.
One of the most common treatments for anxiety is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). When co-occurring with substance use disorder or other conditions, other psychotherapies can treat both simultaneously, including mindfulness and meditation-based therapies. Medications usually treat specific symptoms like panic attacks. They may include:
- Anti-Anxiety Medications: benzodiazepines
- Antidepressants: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Other forms of treatment include residential and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP).
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Almost everyone has experienced some form of anxiety in their lifetime. If you notice that anxiety has affected your day-to-day life, treatment might be necessary. A variety of anxiety disorders require mental health intervention from a professional therapist or counselor. Your recovery can benefit from treating any symptoms you may have noticed. Generalized anxiety disorder is very common among individuals who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder.
At Channing House Recovery and Detox, we believe that everyone deserves to live a happy and healthy life. Our rehabilitation programs can help with overcoming anxieties related to recovery.
