Symptoms of anxiety may include:

• Feeling worried most of the time
• Difficulties sleeping or concentrating
• Muscle tension
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Unexpected panic attacks

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders experienced by Americans (about 18% in a given year) *. There are a wide variety of anxiety disorders such as:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Long-term excessive worry
• Panic Disorder: Recurrent unexpected panic attacks
• Agoraphobia: Avoidance of places where escape might be difficult
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Recurrent thoughts and repetitive behaviors
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Re-experiencing of traumatic events
• Social Phobia: Fear of social or performance situations
• Specific Phobia: Fear of specific object or situation

One of the most effective treatments for anxiety is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Using CBT, I can help you broaden your perspectives and improve your reactions to stressful events, so you can regain control of your life. Call for help today!

* Kessler, R. C., Berglund, P., Demler, O., Jin, R., Merikangas, K, & Walters, E. E. (2005). Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Archives of General Psychiatry, 62, 593-602.