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Anxiety Disorder Treatment

Now days mental disorder is a very common problem in most of the people. But it is not a matter of worry because it can be easily treated with the help of psychiatrists or psychologists. So to get the best psychiatric services you can contact us at 314-395-8940.

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Anxiety Disorder Treatment

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  1. All about Generalized Anxiety Disorder www.spectrumpsychiatry.com

  2. What is GAD? Generalized Anxiety Disorder can be considered as a mood disorder that is characterized by various non specific worries. In case of GAD a person could not be able to sleep, think and function properly in their daily activities.

  3. Different types of Anxiety There are different types of Anxiety Disorders: • Panic Disorder • Social Anxiety Disorder • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  4. How common is GAD? GAD is the most common anxiety disorder seen by most of the primary care doctors. There are millions of GAD sufferers because almost 5% people will develop GAD at least once in their lifetime.

  5. Causes and Risk factors of Anxiety GAD is more common in: • Women • Younger Adults • Being of Native-American ethnicity • Having a low income etc. Risk factors of developing anxiety disorder: • Inhibited temperament • Parental anxiety • Avoidance of friends • Smoking habits of adolescents • Life stresses involving family disagreements and health problems

  6. Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Some common signs and symptoms of anxiety are: • Becoming tired easily • Irritability • Feeling edgy or restlessness • Trouble concentrating • Muscle tension • Feeling as if the mind is going “blank” • Sleeping problems • Difficulty trusting others • Tendency to startle easily

  7. Anxiety Disorder Treatment The two most common treatments for anxiety are: • Psychotherapy • Medications

  8. We are always there to help you Office Address: 745 Old Frontenac SquareSuite 201St. Louis, MO 63131 Tel:  314-395-8940 Fax:  314-395-8941 Email: info@spectrumpsychiatry.com

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