Introduction
Do you find yourself replaying conversations you had days, or years, ago and worrying that people were judging you?
Maybe you are running out of excuses to tell your friends about why you can’t go to that loud and crowded venue tonight?
Do you get sweaty, nauseas, or shaky when thinking about giving a speech?
These are just a few examples of what folx with anxiety disorders may experience, and they can affect people of all ages. Additional symptoms of an anxiety disorder can include excessive feelings of worry, muscle tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating and trouble sleeping. If you have severe anxiety symptoms or experience panic attacks, you should seek help from a mental health provider in North Carolina. Online therapy for anxiety can give you the support and tools you need to manage your anxiety and to live your fullest, boldest life.
There are many types of anxiety disorders.
According to the DSM-5-TR, “anxiety disorders include disorders that share features of excessive fear and anxiety and related behavioral disturbances. Fear is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat.” Panic attacks may also occur within the anxiety disorders, representing a specific type of fear response. However, panic attacks are not limited to anxiety disorders as they can occur in other mental disorders as well.
Generally, people with anxiety disorders experience heightened nervousness and unease. While everyone gets anxious from time to time, people with anxiety disorders have persistent, debilitating feelings of fear and worry that interfere with daily life. There are many types of anxiety disorders, including but not limited to:
- Social anxiety disorder (SAD),
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD),
- Specific phobia,
- Separation anxiety disorder,
- Panic disorder, and
- Agoraphobia
The many types of anxiety disorders differ from one another in the types of objects or situations that induce fear, anxiety, or avoidance behavior, and the associated cognition. So, although anxiety disorders tend to be highly comorbid with each other, a mental health clinician in North Carolina can help you to better understand your specific diagnosis by helping you to more closely examine the types of situations that are feared or avoided and the content of the associated thoughts or beliefs. From here, an anxiety therapist in North Carolina can work with you on treatment for your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in the United States.
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in the United States, affecting an estimated 6.8% of adults across the country. It’s also more common than depression and bipolar disorder—over one in four Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their lifetime.
It is also highly disruptive to people’s lives. Let’s consider the diagnosis of generalized anxiety, for instance. Generalized anxiety involves excessive worrying that impairs the individual’s ability to do things efficiently. The worrying drains a person of like muscle tension and feeling keyed up or on edge, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and disturbed sleep, further contributing to the impairment. Not surprisingly, generalized anxiety disorder is associated with significant disability and distress that is independent of comorbid disorders, and most non-institutionalized adults with the disorder are moderately to seriously disabled. In the U.S. population, generalized anxiety disorder accounts for 110 million disability days per annum and is further linked to decreased work performance, increased medical resource use, and increased risk for coronary morbidity.
Given the seriousness of anxiety disorders, we wish to offer some additional support in identifying, and treating anxiety disorders.
Symptoms of an anxiety disorder can include excessive feelings of worry, muscle tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating and trouble sleeping.
An anxiety disorder is diagnosed when you have anxiety that’s so extreme it gets in the way of your everyday life.
Symptoms of an anxiety disorder can include excessive feelings of worry, muscle tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating and trouble sleeping. For example:
- You feel nervous or afraid most days for at least six months straight.
- Your worries are so severe they interfere with your daily routine and ability to function normally in society.
- You’re afraid that something bad will happen if you leave the house alone or go to work — even though nothing bad has happened before this fear developed.
Online therapy can give you the support and tools you need to manage your anxiety and to feel better.
If you have severe anxiety symptoms or experience panic attacks, you should seek help from an anxiety therapist in North Carolina. Many anxiety disorders develop in childhood and tend to persist into adulthood if left untreated. The good news is, anxiety disorders typically respond really well to therapy, including online therapy.
Online therapy for anxiety can be a good, convenient way to get help. Online therapy has been proven to offer many of the same benefits as in-person therapy. You don’t have to leave your home or work to get help. It’s convenient, accessible, and allows you to find a true anxiety specialist that is the best fit for you, even if they’re in Durham and you’re in Charlotte!
Many of the common treatments for anxiety can also be done online. EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and even yoga-informed therapy can be completed by an online therapist in North Carolina!
If you’re interested in learning more about the pros and cons of telehealth, check out this blog for a more detailed look!
Reach out to an anxiety therapist in North Carolina today!
If you struggle with anxiety, it’s important to seek help from a mental health provider in North Carolina. Online therapy for anxiety in North Carolina can be a great option for many people who have busy lives and don’t have time to go into an office every week, or who do not live near to an anxiety specialist in North Carolina.
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting has several clinicians who specializes in anxiety treatment in North Carolina. Our anxiety treatment providers offer free 20-minute consultations for you to assess goodness of fit and ask any questions you may have about anxiety treatment, scheduling, rates, and availability. Schedule your free 20-minute consult with one of our anxiety therapists in North Carolina by clicking here!
Alternatively, feel free to email us at info@beboldpsychnc.com or text/call919-525-1873. We can’t wait to meet you and are hopeful to help you overcome anxiety, once and for all!
