Anxiety is a normal state when occasionally felt in certain situations. However, therapy is needed if it persists and interferes with everyday life, causing constant nervousness, fear, and worry.

Persistent tension, fear, and nervousness cause several physical problems. They are manifested as shortness of breath, heart beating, sweating, and a series of other symptoms that can be frightening for the person experiencing them. Thus, Moderate to severe anxiety can seriously affect the quality of life.

What is an anxiety disorder?

You can find out if you have anxiety if you feel that you have unusual reactions to normal life situations, constant tension, and worry about things that may happen. There are different causes and types of anxiety. Some people develop the disorder as a result of a trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), but others cannot trace a particular event that triggered the condition, which may only worsen the feeling of uncertainty and fear. In some anxiety disorders, for example, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a person feels the urge to repeat certain "rituals" like switching on and off the lights multiple times before leaving the room.

Anxiety causes a lot of physical discomfort along with psychological. Affected individuals may suffer from shortness of breath, rapid heart beating, sweating, and other symptoms that can be very frightening.

Types of anxiety

There are different types of anxiety disorders with different manifestations. To start an effective treatment, our specialists will first diagnose what type of anxiety disorder you are suffering from.

Anxiety disorders include:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Social anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Social anxiety
- Phobias (fears) of some specific things or situations.

Treatment of anxiety disorders at Dr. Vorobjev Clinic

It is crucial to distinguish between anxiety that is just natural and anxiety disorders that call for professional assistance. Recognizing the issue and addressing professionals to get help is the first step to recovery. The treatment may include psychological counseling, a psychotherapist teaching you exercises to cope with panic attacks, and medications to restore chemical balance in the brain. Our specialists approach each patient individually. Depending on your current condition and the disorder's effect on your life, we create a treatment program that will help you restore your life, thoughts, and feelings.

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