Signs of Anxiety

Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It is a normal human emotion and a natural response to stress or challenges. However, the signs of anxiety disorder display symptoms that are beyond normal responses. Anxiety disorder can manifest itself in ways that affect nearly every aspect of your life. Furthermore, it slowly develops over time. So, you may not realize that you have a disorder.

Anxiety can cause problems in many areas of your life, including school, work, family, or friendships. It can become debilitating, as it causes you to feel paranoid, fearful, hesitant, or worrisome. Anxiety may also lead to alcohol or drug addiction. 

Why You Have Anxiety in Your Life

A lot of people equate signs of anxiety with depression. However, they are not the same. Depression can last for hours, days, or weeks. An anxiety episode may only last for a few minutes but can have a huge impact on your health and mental stability.

Anxiety can come from how you react to circumstances in your life. For instance, if you have stress at work or at home, or if you are dealing with an illness. Anxiety can also happen due to a physical condition with your brain. Sometimes anxiety is genetic. Lastly, anxiety can also occur due to drug or alcohol addiction.

Regardless of the reason for your anxiety, it is important to identify when you have it and what you can do about it.

Signs of Anxiety

The signs of anxiety can vary from person to person. However, there are similar signs of anxiety that can include:

• Increased heart rate or blood pressure
• Headache or pain in certain areas of the body
• Paranoia and feeling that something is wrong – real or imagined
• Confusion or irritability
• Inability to sleep
• Changes in appetite 

There are other symptoms of anxiety, such as inability to focus, erratic decision-making, panic attacks, or upset stomach. While most symptoms of anxiety are not life-threatening, you should consult your doctor if you continue to have anxiety attacks or panic attacks.

Anxiety and Addiction

Anxiety and addiction are closely linked and affect each other directly. You may take drugs or drink alcohol as a coping mechanism for your anxiety. Likewise, your addiction can bring out the symptoms of your anxiety and make them worse.

An anxiety treatment center provides an extensive range of treatments available for anxiety and addiction. Some of the options that facilities offer for anxiety and addiction include:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Trauma and PTSD treatment
• Group and individual therapy
• Inpatient and outpatient services 

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Anxiety

Dual diagnosis (also known as co-occurring disorders) includes addressing the symptoms of your anxiety and your addiction at the same time. Although they are interconnected, you may need different types of treatment for each condition. A licensed and experienced therapist can help you manage the symptoms of anxiety and addiction.

Dual diagnosis may include detoxification, rehab, thorough assessment, and psychotherapy. You may also want to get help through a support group. If you treat your addiction without taking care of your anxiety, you may go into relapse time and again.

Signs of Anxiety: Start Your Treatment at Victory Bay

At Victory Bay, we offer anxiety treatment programs to help you manage your anxiety while recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. Our goal is to help you find healing in all areas of your life so that you come out strong and more confident. To find out more about the signs of anxiety, call us today at [Direct] and start your treatment.