An anxiety disorder classified as a mental disorder. Anyone who has it is plagued by overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety. It can hold you back from living a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Some examples of anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, and patients who are diagnosed with it respond well to professional treatment.
If you have anxiety issues, you can be healed. At Psy-Visions, our patients are the center of the treatment and the driving force behind it. We offer highly personalized care and attention to patients suffering from anxiety disorders.
As with any treatment, we begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms. Only then can we create a treatment plan that is specifically for you. Here’s how we can help treat your anxiety disorder and allow you to enjoy a greater quality of life.
Social Phobias
Our treatment plans for social phobias usually include psychotherapy or talk therapy, where we help you identify negative thought patterns you have about yourself and others. Talking is healing, and we are here to listen and give you our utmost attention. In addition, we will also help you develop skills that will help you navigate social settings better. Psychotherapy may be conducted in an individual or group setting, and part of the treatment involves facing your fears in order to reduce their effect on you. Medications such as anti-anxiety drugs may also be provided to reduce symptoms of anxiety.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a very important part of treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). In therapy, you will identify thoughts that cause anxiety, and we will help you develop healthy coping skills and strategies to deal with them. Healthy habits include meditation and breathing exercises to reduce the symptoms of GAD. Treatment may also include medications such as anti-depressants to help ease anxiety and to help you sleep better at night. We also advise our patients to cut out stimulants in their diet and to stop smoking.
Panic Disorder
Treatments for panic disorder includes psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, through which we recreate the symptoms of a panic attack until the physical symptoms will no longer feel threatening. This is done either in a group setting or individually. Panic disorder treatment plans usually include medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and benzodiazepines.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
We can help you successfully manage your OCD symptoms, so that it does not interfere with living a fulfilling life. Treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy and medications. We will help you put a stop to your obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors and get you in contact with the fears related to your obsessions and teach you how to manage them. Your treatment may include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are very effective in treating OCD.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The focus of PTSD treatment is to help you regain control over your life after a traumatic experience or incident. The earlier PTSD is treated, the better the outcomes. Treatment usually includes cognitive behavioral therapy, the creation of a strong support system, establishing normal everyday habits, and medications.
Anxiety Disorder Treatments in Connecticut
If anxiety is affecting your quality of life, Psy-Visions can help. To get comprehensive psychiatric care in a positive and supportive environment with caring staff, call us at (203) 405-1745 or send an appointment request online now.
