Anxiety Disorders

The symptoms of GAD can be triggered by numerous circumstances. Sometimes, the reason for the onset of generalized anxiety disorder is unknown.

A phobia can be characterized by an individual feeling extremely anxious upon being exposed to a specific activity, situation or thing. For example, an individual who is highly afraid of spiders has arachnophobia. People who are afraid to drive have vehophobia.

This disorder occurs when an individual experiences anxiety related to socially interacting with others, as well as when there is a fear of being rejected or judged by another.

Although this type of anxiety usually affects children, it can also affect adults. Separation anxiety is typically characterized by an individual experiencing the symptoms of anxiety upon being separated from a loved one or even a toy. For a child, the loved one is most often his or her caregiver.

individuals who experience a significant amount of anxiety-related stress or impairment that cannot be matched with any of the other anxiety disorder diagnoses have an unspecified anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders can cause an individual to experience an array of physiological, emotional and cognitive symptoms. These symptoms can be highly uncomfortable and very frightening, which is why individuals experiencing an anxiety attack often seek medical care at the nearest emergency room. The good news is that anxiety therapy at Harmony Bay Wellness is an effective treatment for these disorders.