Why Would I Be Referred to a Psychiatrist?
A primary care doctor is usually a patient’s first point of contact when experiencing symptoms of a medical condition. Primary care physicians receive training to provide general healthcare for the full range of acute and chronic health issues, including mental health problems. Part of a primary care physician’s fundamental function is to establish care coordination […]
Panic Attacks: What You Need to Know
Panic attacks are defined as sudden, often immobilizing surges of fear that elicit physical reactions despite the absence of real, imminent danger or tangible cause. Panic attacks are, in essence, the body’s exaggerated response to otherwise innocuous situations. Panic attacks can occur anytime and cause the person to think they’re losing control, having a heart […]
OCD and Me: Living with the Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions come in the form of intrusive thoughts or mental images, which can cause anxiety and distress. To soothe these obsessions, the person engages in compulsive acts that can become repetitive. There are many myths about OCD. Many people like to […]
Effects of Anxiety in the Body
There is growing evidence of the relationship between anxiety and physical health. Being anxious is a normal response to a perceived threat – and whereas it used to be a person’s reaction to seeing a nearby tiger or bear, in today’s modern society we feel anxiety before a job interview, a date, or a special […]