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Anxiety 

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders come in several different forms. Each one has unique characteristics, triggers, and symptoms. Here are the most common types:

 

Symptoms of Anxiety in General

While each type of anxiety disorder has unique features, common symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Excessive worry or fear

  • Restlessness or a sense of dread

  • Trouble concentrating

  • Rapid heartbeat or palpitations

  • Shortness of breath

  • Sweating, trembling, or shaking

  • Gastrointestinal issues (e.g., stomachaches, nausea)

  • Dizziness or feeling faint

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, such as work, health, or personal relationships, even when there is little or no reason to worry.

Symptoms

  • Constant and excessive worrying

  • Restlessness or feeling "on edge"

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Fatigue or feeling tired easily

  • Muscle tension

  • Irritability

  • Trouble sleeping (insomnia)

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Panic Attacks

Panic Disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear or discomfort that reaches its peak within minutes.

Symptoms

  • Heart palpitations or rapid heart rate

  • Sweating or trembling

  • Shortness of breath or chest pain

  • Dizziness or lightheadedness

  • Nausea or abdominal distress

  • Fear of losing control or "going crazy"

  • A feeling of impending doom

  • Chills or hot flashes

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Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Social Anxiety Disorder is an intense fear of social situations where one might be judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others.

Symptoms

  • Intense fear of speaking or performing in front of others

  • Avoidance of social interactions

  • Extreme self-consciousness and fear of embarrassment

  • Blushing, sweating, or trembling in social situations

  • Difficulty making eye contact

  • Fear of being judged or humiliated

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that the person feels driven to perform.

Symptoms

  • Fear of contamination or germs

  • Excessive cleaning or handwashing

  • Compulsive counting, checking, or arranging items

  • Intrusive thoughts about harm or danger

  • Time-consuming rituals to alleviate distress

  • Difficulty controlling obsessive thoughts or compulsive actions

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Mild to moderate 

PTSD can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, accident, or assault. 

Symptoms

  • Flashbacks or nightmares about the trauma

  • Avoidance of places, people, or situations that remind them of the event

  • Hypervigilance or being easily startled 

  • Emotional numbness or detachment

  • Irritability, anger outbursts, or difficulty sleeping

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Health Anxiety 

Health Anxiety can develop after a health scare or if someone close to the client has been diagnosed with a terminal illness or died unexpectedly  

Symptoms

  • Inability to stay focussed on a task or job

  • Trouble sleeping 

  • Restlessness and/or agitation

  • Constantly checking or scanning body for change, an example of this would be if a lump or bruise was found, constant checking to see if it had changed or got bigger or changed shape or colour multiples times per day.

  • Making numerous appointments to see GP and, or, dentist.  

  • Feeling unsettled straight after a GP appointment that you had forgotten a symptom that may change the GP’s diagnosis

  • Constantly googling symptoms looking for peace of mind which never comes​

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When to Seek Help

If you have one or more of the above symptoms and these are starting to have an impact on your life such as you are avoiding talking to people or going out, avoiding activities and general life commitments that previously didn’t bother you, then it is time to reach out and get some help.

 

Forms Of Treatment

There are several different methods that can help alleviate anxiety disorder, from BWRT to talking therapy, CBT techniques, hypnotherapy and mindfulness training. 

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What to Expect From Therapy

When you come to see me you can expect an informal chat about your issues and some practical tips as to how you can help yourself.  Together we will work out what your triggers are and how best to treat them in a comfortable, safe and friendly environment.

​

I do not offer courses of therapy as each individual brings a unique set of symptoms and requirements.  This means that we can tailor make your therapy to suit all of your requirements in both time and finance to ensure the most effective outcome, get in touch for a free initial consultaion. 

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that the person feels driven to perform.

Symptoms

  • Fear of contamination or germs

  •  Excessive cleaning or handwashing

  • Compulsive counting, checking, or arranging items

  • Intrusive thoughts about harm or danger

  • Time-consuming rituals to alleviate distress

  • Difficulty controlling obsessive thoughts or compulsive actions

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, accident, or assault. 

Symptoms

  •  Flashbacks or nightmares about the trauma

  • Avoidance of places, people, or situations that remind them of the event

  • Hypervigilance or being easily startled 

  • Emotional numbness or detachment

  • Irritability, anger outbursts, or difficulty sleeping

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Health Anxiety 

PTSD can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, accident, or assault. 

Symptoms

  • Inability to stay focussed on a task or job

  • Trouble sleeping 

  • Restlessness and/or agitation

  • Constantly checking or scanning body for change, an example of this would be if a lump or bruise was found, constant checking to see if it had changed or got bigger or changed shape or colour multiples times per day.

  • Making numerous appointments to see GP and, or, dentist.  

  • Feeling unsettled straight after a GP appointment that you had forgotten a symptom that may change the GP’s diagnosis

  • Constantly googling symptoms looking for peace of mind which never comes​

​​​

When to Seek Help

If you have one or more of the above symptoms and these are starting to have an impact on your life such as you are avoiding talking to people or going out, avoiding activities and general life commitments that previously didn’t bother you, then it is time to reach out and get some help.

 

Forms Of Treatment

There are several different methods that can help alleviate anxiety disorder, from BWRT to talking therapy, CBT techniques, hypnotherapy and mindfulness training.  I use a unique blend of of these techniques to provide a bespoke therapy for each individual client.

​

What to Expect From Therapy

When you come to see me you can expect an informal chat about your issues and some practical tips as to how you can help yourself.  Together we will work out what your triggers are and how best to treat them in a comfortable, safe and friendly environment.

​

I do not offer courses of therapy as each individual brings a unique set of symptoms and requirements.  This means that we can tailor make your therapy to suit all of your requirements in both time and finance to ensure the most effective outcome, get in touch for a free initial consultaion. 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that the person feels driven to perform.

Symptoms

  • Fear of contamination or germs

  •  Excessive cleaning or handwashing

  • Compulsive counting, checking, or arranging items

  • Intrusive thoughts about harm or danger

  • Time-consuming rituals to alleviate distress

  • Difficulty controlling obsessive thoughts or compulsive actions

​

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, accident, or assault. 

Symptoms

  •  Flashbacks or nightmares about the trauma

  • Avoidance of places, people, or situations that remind them of the event

  • Hypervigilance or being easily startled 

  • Emotional numbness or detachment

  • Irritability, anger outbursts, or difficulty sleeping

​

Health Anxiety 

PTSD can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, accident, or assault. 

Symptoms

  • Inability to stay focussed on a task or job

  • Trouble sleeping 

  • Restlessness and/or agitation

  • Constantly checking or scanning body for change, an example of this would be if a lump or bruise was found, constant checking to see if it had changed or got bigger or changed shape or colour multiples times per day.

  • Making numerous appointments to see GP and, or, dentist.  

  • Feeling unsettled straight after a GP appointment that you had forgotten a symptom that may change the GP’s diagnosis

  • Constantly googling symptoms looking for peace of mind which never comes​

​​​

When to Seek Help

If you have one or more of the above symptoms and these are starting to have an impact on your life such as you are avoiding talking to people or going out, avoiding activities and general life commitments that previously didn’t bother you, then it is time to reach out and get some help.

 

Forms Of Treatment

There are several different methods that can help alleviate anxiety disorder, from BWRT to talking therapy, CBT techniques, hypnotherapy and mindfulness training.  I use a unique blend of of these techniques to provide a bespoke therapy for each individual client.

​

What to Expect From Therapy

When you come to see me you can expect an informal chat about your issues and some practical tips as to how you can help yourself.  Together we will work out what your triggers are and how best to treat them in a comfortable, safe and friendly environment.

​

I do not offer courses of therapy as each individual brings a unique set of symptoms and requirements.  This means that we can tailor make your therapy to suit all of your requirements in both time and finance to ensure the most effective outcome, get in touch for a free initial consultaion. 

General Anxiety Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Social Anxiety 

Obsessive Complusive Disorder 

Panic Disorder

Health Anxiety 

What is Anxiety? 

Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger. It's a feeling of worry, fear, or apprehension about what's to come. While occasional anxiety is a part of life, excessive or chronic anxiety may indicate an anxiety disorder, affecting daily activities and quality of life.

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