Therapy for Anxiety recovery

Over time chronic anxiety can overwhelm and even paralyze us. We all have daily concerns, but when starting to experience symptoms of illness or noticing your ability to live life is being affected, it is time to reach out for help.

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry or fear and can go beyond daily concerns to become a serious condition. Different types of anxiety include social anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias.

In the US over 40 million adults (about 19%) experience an anxiety disorder each year, 8 million adults (about 12%) in the UK and over 914 thousand adults (about 17%) in Ireland.

Here are a few common treatments for anxiety:

• Talking Therapy - Getting the right talking therapy can help you understand the messages your body sends and how to act in harmony with those needs or requests.
  In areas with publicly funded health services, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is commonly offered as a treatment for anxiety. CBT, focuses on changing thought patterns, which often doesn't get to the root of the problem and can leave people with more frustration and anxiety.
• Medication - Your doctor or psychiatrist may offer medication to help manage anxiety.
• Relaxation Techniques - Guided meditations or relaxing music can help manage symptoms.
• Self-help - This would include eating healthily, exercise and getting enough rest.