Telltale Signs That Are In Grave Need Of Anxiety Counseling

By Peter Murphy


Patients with mental disorders are unfortunately misjudged. This is mainly because the majorities of issues have very little or no physical symptoms. Anxiety in specific is a complex condition that is quite common. Patients suffering from the disorder will consistently feel nervous or stressed. If the concern is not dealt with, it could take a toll on just about every area of your life. Below are a few telltale signs that you are in grave need of anxiety counseling.

There are various kinds of anxiety disorders. They include phobias, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). All of them can reduce the quality of life and the need to see a licensed counselor must not be overlooked.

It is in human nature to worry sometimes. It is however not normal to feel immensely worried all the time. If this is happening to you, then the chances are that you have an apprehension problem. A consistent feeling of something is wrong somewhere could slap the good taste of life out of your mouth. Patients that suffer from general anxiety are also known to lack sleep and get panic attacks.

Panic attacks can last for as long as half an hour. During this time, the patient will go into an episode of extreme fear and may also get nauseated and feel dizzy. Other symptoms that may present themselves include hyperventilation, hot flashes, chills, an increased heart rate, and a strong feeling of being in danger or being at risk of dying. Panic attacks are sometimes triggered by certain environments for reasons that are not clear.

Apprehension concerns can affect the body if they are overlooked for long. With this, a patient could suffer from nausea or indigestion. Apart from frequent stomach upsets, patients could also suffer from (IBS) irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, gas and cramping. These symptoms coupled with extreme apprehension are bound to make things to seem worse than they actually are.

Anxiety can hold you back from the good things in life. Normal life is not always a walk in the park, though patients will deliberately stay away from stressful situations. This ultimately leaves them at a loss of a good social life and their work or studies could also be affected. Ideally, they will dodge anything that could draw positive or even negative attention towards them. When this becomes a habit, then just about every area of their lives is affected.

It is also typical of apprehension patients to over-think even the little stuff. They will worry all through the day and also through the night. This in turn affects their sleep patterns and deprives them of enough rest. What you should know is that the body and also the mind need rest to function properly. If you often suffer from sleeplessness, perhaps you should consider seeing a counselor.

Inner peace and a feeling of happiness from time to time can go a long way in keeping one mentally, emotionally and physically healthy. Anxiety is a problem that could deprive you of all these good sentiments. If you are in need of help, ensure that you find a qualified, licensed and seasoned therapist.




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