Therapy for Anxiety & Stress
Most of us have experienced a sleepless night before a big test, nervous jitters before public speaking, or unease while we wait for a medical examination. These are examples of anxiety, a sensation of fear arising from the unknown, or a perceived threatening event. Stress is among the spectrum of normal human emotions, but it can disrupt our everyday life when it becomes pervasive.
At Boca Raton Psychology Associates, our experienced clinicians can help you identify and cope with anxiety when it becomes overwhelming and teach you tools to help you reach your goals and embrace what you value most in life. We work with adolescents and adults to manage anxiety.
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Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by prolonged and exaggerated fear that often does not have a specific trigger source.
Patients with this disorder claim that they are constantly faced with feelings of worry, restlessness, and agitation. In order for a person to be diagnosed with this disorder, they must show the symptoms presented above for at least 6 months.
According to statistical data, this disorder occurs especially among women. Anxiety disorders often co-occur with other problems, such as depression or substance or alcohol abuse.
Also, there is some scientific evidence that genetics favors the development of anxiety disorder. Medical conditions, such as hypothyroidism and stress, can cause this disorder.
If you live in the Boca Raton area, getting anxiety treatment is easy.
Treatment for Anxiety
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often the most effective treatment. This therapy consists in changing the way of thinking, the disruptive behavior, and the reactions that appear under the influence of stress.
Relaxation techniques contribute to the improvement of this disorder.
Drug treatment (anxiolytics/antidepressants); this type of treatment is administered simultaneously with cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions.
To free yourself from anxiety, following a cognitive-behavioral therapy program is recommended, which consists of techniques for desensitizing and changing the style of thinking is recommended.
In other words, you must do those things that you want to do to stop being afraid of them, but under the guidance of a specialized psychologist according to a therapy plan.
Programs to combat fear are learned with the psychologist and must be applied to life situations. At the same time, you must change your lifestyle, learn to live with your fears, or completely free yourself from them.
