Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is an intense feeling of worry or fear, that can vary dramatically in how much it is felt. The symptoms of General Anxiety Disorder are more severe than being stressed or worried about something. When a young person is affected to the point of being able to cope with their daily activities, you should seek professional help.
Facts about Anxiety Disorders
Globally
30% of the world population suffers with anxiety.
UK
6% of people report anxiety disorders a week, & 8 million cases a year.
Symptoms
- Feeling restless, worried or overwhelmed
- Physical Symptoms such as palpitations, breathlessness, chest pain, muscle aches
- Inability to cope with day-to-day life, school or college, seeing friends
- Avoid doing things you like to do
- Clinginess
- Trouble concentrating or sleeping
- Dizziness and heart palpitations
Anxiety is persistent with no reasonable triggers. You find it hard to control your worries and it can become very difficult to manage. It affects your day-to-day life or gets in the way of living your life the way you want. It can become an overwhelming challenge in a young person’s life, learning, socialising, and enjoying school and home.
Treatments
Despite anxiety being a significantly challenging condition, there are several ways to help alleviate the symptoms including:
Physical treatments:
- Antidepressant or Anxiolytic (Anxiety)
Psychological therapies:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Social Skills training
Oaktree Assessment Tool
Our Oaktree assessment tool (OAT) can help you decide whether to seek diagnosis and medical treatment from a Psychiatrist online, to seek talking therapy, or if self-help may suffice. It is not a diagnostic test.
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