Anxiety Therapy in Farmington, CT

Anxiety can be caused by many things. It can be chemical, biological, environmental, situational, from trauma, and even too much caffeine, certain medications or lack of sleep.

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Some medical conditions also create anxiety symptoms. These include:

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

• Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism

• Respiratory disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma

• Drug misuse or withdrawal

• Withdrawal from alcohol, anti-anxiety medications (benzodiazepines) or other medications

• Chronic pain or irritable bowel syndrome

• Rare tumors that produce certain fight-or-flight hormones

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Anxiety can be a side effect of these conditions, so it's important to rule out medical issues first. 

 

Anxiety can also be categorized under different diagnostic labels such as: generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, phobias and PTSD. ​

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So, while calming down and relaxing are certainly the goal, just being told that doesn't instantly change our brain's response to real or perceived danger.

 

 

 

 

Over 40 millions adults are affected by anxiety every year in the US. Some common co-occurring disorders include:
 

• BDD (body dysmorphic disorder)

• Eating disorders

• Fibromyalgia

• Headaches

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Sleep disorders

• Stress

• Substance abuse

 

Almost 32% of youth ages 13 to 18 experience anxiety. Research shows that untreated teenagers with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, miss out on important social experiences, and engage in substance abuse.

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Only one-third of people seek treatment. ​​**

 

The good news is that anxiety is very treatable.

 

**Statistics and facts source: The Anxiety & Depression Association of America

https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_LOwBhBFEiwAmSEQAYvB3njlhZ54YX_fi4F2gSeVaxJu4UBzybBC34mdCOqYnaB3IJXyuxoCk6EQAvD_BwE​​

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