Panic/Anxiety Disorders

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In the course of your day, do you find yourself feeling worry or fear without warning or obvious cause? Do you feel as if all is lost, an “impending doom”? Do you get overwhelmed by moments of intense anxiety? Does nervousness keep you from completing daily activities? If these experiences are common to you, then you may be suffering from a panic/anxiety disorder

All panic/anxiety disorders share one symptom: unexcited, intense, enduring fear or concern in circumstances where a person typically wouldn’t feel scared or worried.

symptoms including:

• Pounding heart
• Sweating
• Stomach upset or dizziness
• Frequent urination or diarrhea
• Shortness of breath
• Tremors and twitching
• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Insomnia

Various issues arising from panic/anxiety disorders include sadness, low motivation, substance abuse, and health problems. Oftentimes the feelings of anxiety bring frustration, but it is important to remember that such feelings also play the important role of keeping us focused and alert in everyday life. Problems arise when nervousness becomes a continuous partner, never abating or take a break. We can find ourselves so wrapped up in fear or nervousness that we have no interest in or energy for our relationships and usual activities.
Analogous to anxiety disorder, panic disorder is marked by recurring, unpredicted panic attacks. Those with panic disorder are likely to avoid cramped public areas, such as shopping malls or airplanes. An individual may suffer just one panic attack, while others may experience frequent episodes. Many people suffer from recurrent periods of panic and anxiety, unaware of a specific cause. Others can associate their frequent panic attacks with a specific location, such as a bridge, tower, or railroad tracks.

The symptoms of a panic attack include:

Shortness of breath or hyperventilation Heart palpitations Sweating Nausea or upset stomach Feeling dizzy or lightheaded Chest pain or discomfort Trembling or shaking A choking feeling Feeling detached from your surroundings Numbness or tingling sensations Hot or cold flashes

The good news is that you can recover from anxiety/panic disorders in a relatively short time. The Meadows treatment center in Arizona has been helping clients manage such disorders for more than 35 years. Therapies utilized depend on the type and severity of symptoms, as well as any possible causes. In most cases, clients improve through therapy used in tandem with appropriate medication.
For more information about The Meadows’ panic/anxiety treatment program, please call .