When Anxiety Disorder Treatment is the Best Option
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Most people feel nervous or anxious when they are faced with a job interview, test at school or a problem at home; however, there are some people who experience those feelings regardless of what the situation is. Those people suffer from an anxiety disorder and unfortunately, most mask their symptoms through medication. There are ways to properly treat anxiety and it is important to know that anxiety disorder treatment is the best option.
For those who suffer from anxiety, their feelings get worse over time and begin to interfere with daily activities. Most of them seek help from a psychiatrist first, where they are prescribed medications in order to ease their symptoms. While medication helps, it does not treat; it only temporarily provides relief and overtime can cause more harm than good.
Treatment versus Medication
Medication is known to help relieve symptoms of anxiety; however, most people do not understand that it can also cause uncomfortable side effects or lead to addiction. The side effects of medication include:
- Nausea
- Blurred Vision
- Headache
- Confusion
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Nightmares
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Muscle and joint pain
- Decreased sexual desire
- Rash or hives
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Seizures
Not only will medication cause uncomfortable side effects, but the brain will discontinue its natural production of the calming feeling because it has become used to the medication providing it. This will cause the body to depend solely on the medication to feel what the brain is supposed to provide. The body will no longer be able to function without it.
Additionally, the long-term use of medication, whether it is legally prescribed or not, will result in tolerance. The body becomes used to the initial effects of the medication and will need more at a more frequent rate in order to feel similar effects. Over-using a substance can lead to overdose or death.
Anxiety disorder treatment will not lead to addiction and will definitely not cause any uncomfortable side effects. Every treatment program is designed around each patient’s unique and specific needs. A highly-qualified staff will provide guidance and support in order for each patient to successfully recover from their debilitating disorder.
Treatment for anxiety disorders includes a combination of traditional and experiential therapies. Traditional therapies help patients recognize their negative behaviors in order to replace them with positive coping mechanisms. The experiential therapies are designed for patients to focus on their inner psyche and pinpoint certain triggers that may be causing their disorder.
Every program offered during anxiety disorder treatment will significantly decrease the symptoms of anxiety, as well as increase longevity and the ability to live a healthy and happy life.