We all experience stress in our daily lives, but sometimes it can become intense and debilitating. Anxiety disorders are characterised by excessive and persistent worry, fear, or nervousness that interferes with our usual functioning or ability to cope.
Types of anxiety disorders
- generalised anxiety disorder (GAD): chronic, exaggerated worry about routine events
- panic disorder: sudden, intense fear with physical symptoms like chest pain and dizziness
- social anxiety disorder: intense fear of social situations due to fear of embarrassment or judgment
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): severe anxiety after exposure to a traumatic event
- obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions), and
- specific phobias: extreme fear of a specific object or situation.
Get help for anxiety.
Although common, anxiety disorders are treatable with therapy, medication and lifestyle changes. Seeking help to understand the causes and symptoms can help you to lead a healthier life.
Contact us today to learn more about how Avive can help you manage anxiety and improve your life.
Symptoms of anxiety
- excessive worry or fear
- restlessness
- difficulty concentrating
- irritability
- muscle tension
- sleep disturbance, and
- physical symptoms, such as sweating and a rapid heartbeat.
Causes and risk factors
Anxiety disorders can stem from genetic, environmental, psychological or developmental factors.
Common risk factors include:
- family history of anxiety disorders
- stressful or traumatic events
- certain health conditions or medications, and
- personality factors prone to stress or negative thinking.
How can Avive help?
Getting professional help for anxiety can dramatically improve your life.
Our anxiety and mood disorders programs provide flexible pathways and access to expert clinical teams and psychiatrists. Choose between our immersive inpatient program or supportive day patient program, complete with thorough discharge and aftercare planning.