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1. Mind Matters Clinic Find Help. Find Hope Home Our Doctors Services  Blog Contact us Home Anxiety Disorder Treatment  Anxiety Disorder Treatment in Pune Everyone feels nervous at work, before taking exams, or before making important decisions in life. It is normal. Anxiety disorders are different, though. They are a group of psychiatric illnesses characterized by constant fear and worrying, and can be disabling. It prevents you from carrying on with your life normally. For people who have one, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be disabling. But with treatment, many people can manage those feelings and get back to a fulfilling life. Read more on the Types, Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder & Anxiety Disorder Treatment in Pune at Mind Matters Clinic. Types of Anxiety Disorders - Anxiety disorder is an umbrella term that includes different conditions: following are some most commonly occurring anxiety problems. Generalized Anxiety Diosrder (GAD) Panic Disorder  Social Anxiety Disorder Phobia therapy Generalized Anxiety Disorder  It is characterized by excessive uncontrolled worrying, racing thoughts. They find it difficult to control their thoughts. They may worry more than seems warranted about actual events. There is a tendency to expect the worst even when there is no apparent reason for concern. The individual may be overly concerned about future, health, financial issues, career, work, etc. Signs and symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent worrying about trivial concerns that's out of proportion of the event Inability to let go of a worry Inability to relax Restlessness Difficulty in concentration Indecisiveness Physical signs and symptoms of GAD may include: Fatigue or tiredness Irritability Muscle tension or muscle aches sleep problems Frequent gastric upset or irritable bowel syndrome

2. Headaches When these symptoms persists on most of the days for at least six months and has other symptoms of anxiety, a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is made. Panic Disorder In Panic Disorder the person experiences spontaneous seemingly out-of-the-blue panic attacks and is preoccupied with the fear of a recurring attack. Panic attacks typically occur unexpectedly, without warning. They can happen at any time — when you're sitting in a chair, driving a bike, at the market, or even in the sleep. Signs and symptoms of Panic attacks: Fear of having a heart attack Feeling of impending doom or danger Fear of dying Racing, pounding heart rate Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath or tightness in chest Chest pain Dizziness, lightheadedness or faintness Numbness or tingling sensation Feeling of unreality or detachment One of the characteristic things about panic disorder is the anticipatory fear of having another attack. The fear of having a panic attack is so much that you avoid situations where they may occur. Social Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia It is also known as Social Phobia, is characterized by fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation, and is associated with intense anxiety. People with social anxiety disorder usually worry about acting or appearing anxious, or being viewed as stupid, awkward. An exposure to a social or performance situations, often triggers anxiety and distress. They also experience physical symptoms of rapid heart rate, nausea, breathlessness, and sweating. The anxiety is often overwhelming and people with social anxiety often feel helpless against their anxiety. As a result, they often avoid a social or performance situation. Signs and symptoms of social phobia: Fear of situations in which you may be judged Fear that others will notice that you look anxious Fear of physical symptoms that may cause you embarrassment, such as blushing, sweating, trembling or having a shaky voice Avoiding doing things or speaking to people out of fear of embarrassment Avoiding situations where you might be the center of attention Having anxiety in anticipation of a feared activity or event Spending time after a social situation analyzing your performance and identifying flaws in your interactions Treatments for Anxiety Disorders: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Behavioral therapy (BT) are known to be the most effective form of psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and Social Phobia. It focuses on teaching you specific coping skills to gradually return to the activities you've avoided because of anxiety. Medications are often used in initial stages to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Antidepressants, including medications in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) classes, are the first-line medication treatments. Its diagnosis should only be made after thorough psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist. Anxiety disorders are prevalent across all age groups and most commonly associated with Depression, OCD, Schizophrenia and other psychiatric co morbidities. If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety problem, please contact Mind Matters Clinic Pune. We have a team of Psychiatrist in Pune skilled and trained in the management of depression, anxiety problems, OCD obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder(GAD), panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, conversion disorder, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, mania, schizophrenia, etc. Consult with us for Anxiety Disorder Treatment in Pune. At Mind Matters Clinic Pune, we take an integrative approach to enhancing overall well-being and are based on science. The choice of treatment for anxiety disorder can be dependent on the complexity and seriousness of the anxiety disorder. Book an Appointment Book an Appointment

3. Dr. Pankaj Borade (M.D.Psychiatry) is a psychiatrist in Pune. He is a consultant at Mind Matters clinic and Ruby Hall Clinic Hospital in Pune City. More articles or information can be found at our website  or on our Facebook page. Contact at pankajborade@onlymindmatters.com Take the first step. We're here to help.   707 38 777 38 707 38 777 38   Contact us Contact us Share this... Home Our Doctors Services Blog Contact us Copyright © 2019 Mind Matters