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Untreated generalized anxiety disorder can result in significant emotional and relational consequences – moreover, there may be issues such as headaches and digestive problems that undermine your overall health and shorten your life. Do not allow anxiety to define who you are and learn to respond more adaptively to stressors under the supervision of qualified therapists and psychiatrists.
While it is difficult to say with all certainty that someone exhibits the symptoms of a mental health condition without relevant training, you can still recognize the general anxiety disorder characteristics to protect your mental health:
Learn more about the physical health of the person to find out how their psychological struggles affected their body and ask them questions about the medications they have been taking recently to rule out potential side effects.
Evaluate the symptoms of the individual, their frequency, and duration. The patient will tell you how the condition impacts their life and explore their medical history with you.
Continue to monitor the patient – you need to be certain the symptoms persist for months to make sure the diagnosis is correct and the treatment you end up recommending will be effective.
Acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT) will allow you to approach your anxious thoughts and feelings with respect instead
General anxiety disorder medication includes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). In some instances, patients
There are mindfulness-based interventions for every patient to resonate with - take advantage of relaxation techniques, follow a balanced diet, and get enough sleep,
In most cases, generalized anxiety disorder is the result of more than one factor at once. If your relatives have been diagnosed with this condition in the past, you grew up in an unstable and stressful environment, and you have dealt with physical health problems that caused chronic pain or cardiovascular issues, it makes you more prone to the development of generalized anxiety disorder. People who lived through or witnessed traumatic events as well as individuals with other mental health challenges such as depression or panic attacks, are also more likely to exhibit the signs of generalized anxiety disorder.
The duration of generalized anxiety disorder treatment is hard to predict – it all depends on the severity and longevity of the condition, the patient’s readiness to commit to therapy, and their response to medication prescribed by a psychiatrist. Still, the duration of counseling sessions usually do not exceed three or four months. Long-term management of symptoms may be essential since this is a chronic condition, and it is necessary to be mindful of your symptoms in case there is a sudden relapse.
If you feel anxious only occasionally or there was a big enough reason for you to worry about something, and once the event or situation was behind you, you felt fine, there is no need to enlist the support of mental health specialists. However, when the worry persists for days, weeks, or even months, you feel like you are no longer in control of your emotions, your behavior changes for the worse, and it is noticeable to the detriment of your personal relationships and professional aspirations, do not delay the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
In most cases, generalized anxiety disorder is the result of more than one factor at once. If your relatives have been diagnosed with this condition in the past, you grew up in an unstable and stressful environment, and you have dealt with physical health problems that caused chronic pain or cardiovascular issues, it makes you more prone to the development of generalized anxiety disorder. People who lived through or witnessed traumatic events as well as individuals with other mental health challenges such as depression or panic attacks, are also more likely to exhibit the signs of generalized anxiety disorder.
The duration of generalized anxiety disorder treatment is hard to predict – it all depends on the severity and longevity of the condition, the patient’s readiness to commit to therapy, and their response to medication prescribed by a psychiatrist. Still, the duration of counseling sessions usually do not exceed three or four months. Long-term management of symptoms may be essential since this is a chronic condition, and it is necessary to be mindful of your symptoms in case there is a sudden relapse.
If you feel anxious only occasionally or there was a big enough reason for you to worry about something, and once the event or situation was behind you, you felt fine, there is no need to enlist the support of mental health specialists. However, when the worry persists for days, weeks, or even months, you feel like you are no longer in control of your emotions, your behavior changes for the worse, and it is noticeable to the detriment of your personal relationships and professional aspirations, do not delay the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
Every patient has their own unique story which is why a generalized anxiety disorder treatment plan must be customized to suit the needs and preferences of every person who requires our guidance.
The person-centered approach is one of our main principles - we will advise you to join meditation therapy and art therapy to help you cope with negative emotions, beliefs, and bodily sensations.
We will utilize a comprehensive set of services and programs to enable our clients to achieve their therapy goals - there are traditional methods that we use like individual therapy and less conventional therapies that are just as effective such as animal-assisted therapy (AAT).
Anxiety results in avoidance of new relationships and opportunities to socialize which is why we will encourage you to attend group therapy and work on your communication skills with your peers.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) refers to a condition defined by out-of-control worry that manifests both emotionally and physically. Like other anxiety disorders, it makes the person feel restless, irritated, and hypervigilant.
There are diverse therapy modalities for patients with this condition – we will select a treatment strategy on a case-by-case basis. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for general anxiety disorder can help you feel less tense, identify negative thought patterns, and reduce the fear you used to experience daily.
Yes, it is possible to pay for the treatment you need with insurance as long as your insurance company is ready to cover the cost of the therapy in question. Check your coverage on our Insurance Verification page.
We will rule out physical and neurological illnesses that manifest in similar symptoms and thoroughly assess the patient to understand how this disorder affects their life. We can also help you with co-occurring mental health conditions – find more information on our What We Treat page.
The intensity of treatment varies from patient to patient – some people are able to regain a sense of focus after attending counseling sessions in outpatient care. Learn more about the type of treatment we offer on our Levels of Care page and decide what looks like the most suitable option for you.
No matter how long you have lived under the pressure of a mental health condition, treatment for GAD is never a bad idea – address the acute symptoms you cannot cope with alone, identify underlying issues that may bother you in the future, and feel more vibrant and youthful as you learn to let go of unhelpful worries. We will be happy to guide you as you reset your life and start a transformative journey under our supervision.
Get in touch with Red Rock Behavioral Health today – call (949) 704-6793 or visit our contact page to schedule your first consultation.
