Anxiety is the number one problem that leads people to seek mental health services. It has surpassed depression and substance abuse, although these conditions may accompany anxiety problems. Many people who experience anxiety visit their family doctor with a whole array of symptoms.
Everyone experiences anxiety or nervousness from time to time, depending on the situation they are facing. People who suffer from chronic anxiety or phobias typically have an overreaction to certain circumstances, causing avoidance, dependency, depression, insecurity, or compulsive or excessive thinking patterns and behaviors.
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Common physical symptoms include: excessive sweating, heart palpitations, muscle aches and pains, wobbly legs, numbness and tingling, internal vigilance, racing thoughts, sleep and appetite disturbance, difficulty swallowing, feelings of breathlessness, tightness in the chest or neck area, gastrointestinal upsets, ringing in the ears, and general uneasiness.
Emotional symptoms include the fear of losing control, “going crazy”, making a scene in front of people, or feeling like you are going to die, which can manifest into a full panic attack where the mind is signaling to the person to run away from the danger towards a safe place. This is often referred to as the “fight or flight” reaction to panic.
Many times, a patient will initially go to their family doctor because of the physical symptoms associated with anxiety, believing that there is something physically wrong with them. Once a physical cause is ruled out, psychological help is usually recommended. TERRAP will educate you about the condition you have and what YOU can do about it. The program encompasses an integration of the best approaches to allow you to have the full and unrestricted life you deserve.
