[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#000000″ text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fixed” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_text_separator title=”ANXIETY” color=”custom” style=”double” accent_color=”#008080″ el_class=”hdd”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeftBig”]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#000000″ text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Feeling worried is a normal part of everyday life, the act of worrying has helped us survive for thousands of years. Worry triggers a “fight or flight” response which protects us from dangers and uncertainty. But when does worry become anxiety?
Sometimes our protective system goes into overdrive. This system is when the intensity of our worries are bigger than the size of the actual problem, or when our worries get in the way of everyday activities. This, however, is when we need to explore if there is an underlying anxiety disorder.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_text_separator title=”Symptoms” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-podcast” i_color=”turquoise” title_align=”separator_align_left” add_icon=”true” el_class=”hd”][vc_column_text]The feeling of anxiety may slightly differ from person to person, however there are a number of common symptoms. Individuals may experience a number of the below symptoms.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text][icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] difficulty concentrating and remembering things
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] mind racing, finding it hard to think
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] excessive worry about the past, present or future
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] a sense of impending panic, danger or doom
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] avoiding situations that make you feel anxious
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] breathing rapidly or shortness of breath
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] muscle tension and headaches
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] difficulty sleeping and nightmares
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] feeling tense, wound up and edgy
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text][icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] feeling apprehensive
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] feeling powerless
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] sweating
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] feeling tired or weak
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] dry mouth
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] increased heart rate
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] diarrhoea
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] stomach or chest pain
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] blushing
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] hot and cold flushes
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f2f2f2″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_text_separator title=”Types of Anxiety Disorders” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-spinner” i_color=”custom” title_align=”separator_align_left” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73c6b6″ el_class=”hd”][vc_column_text]Anxiety disorders come in different forms. Depending on the type of symptoms, anxiety may fit in one of the below categories:
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] generalised anxiety disorder
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] social phobia
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] specific phobia
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] panic disorder
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] separation anxiety disorder
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] agoraphobia
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”14078″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”zoom” alignment=”” border_radius=”20px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#000000″ text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]
Next Steps
Anxiety is common, but it is treatable. If symptoms are left untreated, there is a higher risk of increasing isolation and depression. There is a lot of evidence for the effectiveness of psychological therapy in reducing symptoms and long term effects of anxiety. If you think you might be suffering from depression and would like support to improve your life, you can contact us at Your Psych Centre via phone, email or drop in to our office to arrange to meet with one of our trained psychologists for a confidential discussion.
No referral is needed to make an appointment. However, you can arrange for an appointment with your GP to discuss your mental health and the support which can be available through Medicare to access treatment services. If you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan, your GP can provide this to you to bring along to your session which will allow you to access a rebate through Medicare.[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”see-through-2″ color_override=”#000000″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”BOOK AN APPOINTMENT” url=”https://www.yourpsychcentre.com.au/contact-us/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]