Counselling for Anxiety
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Jennifer McDermott, M.A., R.S.W., Counselling Services can support you around your feelings of anxiety. Anxiety is a state of apprehension, uncertainty & fear resulting from the anticipation of a threatening event or situation Anxiety disorders are a very common mental health problem & affect approximately 10% of the population. The most common anxiety disorders are a) Panic Disorders; b) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders; c) Generalized Anxiety Disorders; d) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; & e) Phobias.
What Causes Anxiety Disorders?Although it is not exactly clear on what causes anxiety there appears to be a link to genetic inheritance & life experiences. Individuals will also be more prone to have anxiety disorders if they have a history of exposure to long-term abuse, violence or poverty. In addition, specific personally traits have also been linked to these illnesses. Individuals that tend to have low self-esteem or poor coping skills are particularly vulnerable. Furthermore, brain chemistry also appears to play a role by altering levels of biochemicals in the brain. Medications have had some success in treating certain types of disorders. |
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Therapy
Seeking treatment & therapy for anxiety disorders are important. Untreated, anxiety disorders may potentially impair one's life & ability to function on a daily basis. Worse yet, it may seriously be harmful to a persons life & can worsen if left untreated. Unfortunately, many individuals with anxiety disorders do not seek help due to fear of what significant others (family, friends, co-workers) in their life may think. Therapy has shown to be helpful for improving the lifes of people who suffer from anxiety disorders.
If anxiety is interfering with your life or you suspect you may have one of the anxiety disorders mentioned above, Jennifer McDermott Counselling Services can help assess & assist with addressing this concern.