Anxiety Disorders
As your trusted choice when you’re looking for therapy in the South Bay, it’s my goal to help you overcome the barriers that are preventing you from reaching your full potential. Anxiety disorders are a relatively common source of distress among my clients. From posttraumatic stress disorder to arachnophobia, I’ve helped clients who are struggling with all kinds of anxiety disorders. If you believe that you’re suffering from an anxiety disorder of any type, it’s important for you to visit your local counselor and receive the therapy that will help you live the life you want to lead.
What Are Anxiety Disorders?
Everyone is going to feel anxious every now and then. Whether it’s taking a test, asking someone out, or even just experiencing something new, it’s completely natural and just a part of everyday life. However, if this is a chronic feeling or becomes too much to handle, then you may have what is known as an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders will cause so much stress that they will disrupt your ability to lead a normal life. This can be overwhelming, but thankfully, with treatment, anxiety disorders can be overcome.
What Types of Anxiety Disorders Are There?
There are many different types of anxiety disorders. Here are some of the more common ones:
- Social Anxiety Disorders – A fear of social situations where a person is worried about meeting new people or suffering some embarrassment in front of others.
- Panic Disorders – Panic attacks or sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning and a person is unable to control.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders – Persistent callbacks to a traumatic event that happened in the past.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorders – Chronic, overly excessive worries about everyday life events, even if there is no identifiable reason to be nervous.
- Phobias – Extreme fear of something that does not present a real danger or poses very little threat to the individual.
What Are the Symptoms?
While it will vary depending on the type of disorder, some of the more common symptoms of anxiety disorders can include:
- Feelings of fear, panic, or uneasiness
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitations
- Trouble sleeping
- Incapability of staying still
- Sweaty hands or feet
- Nausea
- Dizziness
How Do I Treat an Anxiety Disorder?
An anxiety disorder usually isn’t something that will go away on its own. This is why it’s important to see a qualified counselor in Hermosa Beach to discuss what you’re going through. If you believe that you’re suffering from an anxiety disorder, please don’t hesitate to call me at (310) 892-2572 or contact me online so that we can begin the healing process.