Fear, Anxiety and/or Phobia Counseling

Generalized anxiety disorder is a relatively common anxiety problem, affecting 3-4% of the population, which turns daily life into a state of worry, anxiety, and fear. Excessive thinking and dwelling on the "what ifs" characterizes this anxiety disorder. As a result, the person feels there's no way out of the vicious cycle of anxiety and worry, and then becomes depressed about life and the state of anxiety they find themselves in.

This emotional fear and worry can be quite strong. If a loved one is ten minutes late, the person with generalized anxiety fears the very worst -- something's dreadfully wrong (after all, they're ten minutes late!), there's been an accident, the paramedics are taking the person to the hospital and his injuries are just too critical to resuscitate him....."Oh, my God!.....WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?" Feelings of fear and anxiety rush in from these thoughts, and the vicious cycle of anxiety and depression runs wild.

Some people with generalized anxiety have fluctuations in mood from hour to hour, whereas others have "good days" and "bad days". Others do better in the morning, and others find it easier at the end of the day. These anxiety feelings and moods feed on themselves, leading the person to continue in the pattern of worry and anxiety -- unless something powerful breaks it up.

What are the symptom of Anxiety?

• Raging heartbeat
• Difficulty breathing, feeling as though you 'can't get enough air
• Terror that is almost paralyzing
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or nausea
• Trembling, sweating, shaking
• Choking, chest pains
• Hot flashes, or sudden chills
• Tingling in fingers or toes ('pins and needles')
• Fear that you're going to go crazy or are about to die