ANXIETY DISORDERS
ANXIETY DISORDERS
Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental health issue in the U.S. affecting 40 million adults, or 18.1% of the population. However, even though it’s highly treatable, just shy of 40% of people who are affected ever seek treatment, so we are glad to see that you are here.
There are now three separate categories of Anxiety Disorders for which we provide assessment and treatment. The disorders below are categorized as Anxiety Disorders and, although similar to, are separate from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders.
Anxiety Disorders include:
- Separation Disorder
- Selective Mutism
- Specific Phobias
- Social Phobia
- Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia and
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where does anxiety “come from”? Why I am so much more anxious than my friends? I worry about everything!
Anxiety carries with it a very complex set of risk factors including genetics, your brain chemistry and (particularly in the case of a disorder such as PTSD) life events that you've experienced. You’re a unique individual with a unique way of viewing the world and everything that you’ve experienced is a product of who you are today. We can help you unravel these experiences, thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may be causing you distress and help you find more healthy alternatives.
I’m so afraid of being judged, even to the point of never speaking up or having my voice “heard”. Can this be Social Anxiety?
Yes, a fear of being judged is one of the criteria for a diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder along with a fear of being negatively evaluated or rejected outright.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We are glad that you are here. Anxiety can be extremely confusing, keeping us from what we really want in this world to make it the best it can be. And, the range of Anxiety Disorders is equally as confusing.
We are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and have put together a number of Frequently Asked Questions that may help you understand anxiety better as well as the options that you have in overcoming your anxiety.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Please give us a call today at (217) 345-4642 or contact us via the form below so that see how we can best be of help. We look forward to hearing from you.