Anxiety

We all experience anxiety in our life depending on the situation or event at hand and have our own unique coping strategies to deal with the new or challenging situation like going on a first date, preparing for a final exam or the first day in a new job.

On occasion, individuals may become so overwhelmed by their feelings of anxiety and panic that they are unable to cope with completing day-to-day activities, struggle with making decisions, and find it difficult to reduce or cease the symptoms of anxiety. Sydney psychologists at Jacqueline Saad & Associates are experts in treating anxiety treatment.

Anxiety disorders are common and affect individuals differently depending on the trigger such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, phobias, obsessions or compulsions and social anxiety. Counsellors in Sydney are available to help you through your anxiety disorder and create positive treatments for future anxiety attacks.

If you identify with some of the anxiety symptoms below that don’t just go away, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder:

• Rapid heartbeat
• Trembling or shaky hands
• Sweating
• Feeling faint and/or dizzy
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pains
• Upset stomach
• Irritable
• Difficulty sleeping
• Constant worrying
• Burst of overwhelming panic
• Trouble concentrating
• Feeling detached or unreal
• Avoidance of particular activities

There are different causes that trigger anxiety issues such as a history of anxiety within your family, environment, traumatic event, stressful situation, biochemical imbalance that alter emotions and thoughts, or personality style.  Sydney counsellors at Jacqueline Saad & Associates are there to help you through your anxiety symptoms and design treatments for future occurrences.