Anxiety Disorder Therapist Near Me
Are you struggling to find an anxiety disorder therapist near where you live? At Jelly Health we provide access to psychology services online Australia wide. Regardless of where you live, as long as you have access to an internet connection or a phone, you will be able to access telehealth services through Jelly Health.
Understanding Anxiety
It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. It’s our bodies way of responding to potential threats or danger. It’s also normal for each of us to feel anxious about different things. Some people might feel anxious at heights, whereas others might feel anxious walking into an exam.
A little bit of anxiety in certain situations is described as beneficial, as it can motivate us into action which helps overall performance. For example, a bit of anxiety about exams can motivate a person to prepare. However, too much anxiety can start to work against us. Take the exam scenario for example, having too much anxiety could make it hard to think clearly and perform in the exam.
This relationship between anxiety and performance is illustrated in the Yerkes-Dodson curve below. It’s ideal for us to be operating in the area left of the peak.
(Murtagh’s General Practice, Seventh Edition)
How Anxiety Can Impact Your Body
It can be a surprise to learn the wide impact anxiety can have on our body. When we are experiencing anxiety, it can activate numerous physical responses including:
Racing heart rate
Sweaty palms
Muscle tension
Increased blood pressure
Increased movement in our bowels
Dilated pupils
These actions in our body can result in us feeling symptoms such as
Tension Headaches
Heart Palpitations
Diarrhoea
Nausea
We can also find ourselves adopting certain behaviours like avoiding certain situations.
When to seek support
As mentioned, a little bit of anxiety in some situations is normal. Too much anxiety however can start to have a negative and disruptive impact on our lives. If we are experiencing excessive and distressing anxiety on a regular basis, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. It’s important to reach out for support to manage our anxiety from your psychologist, local GP, Online doctor or other mental health professional.
Anxiety Disorders
There are a number of different anxiety disorders. These include:
Panic Disorder: Characterised by sudden, intense episodes of fear (panic attacks) with physical symptoms like rapid heart rate, sweating, and shortness of breath. The fear of having another attack can impact daily functioning.
Social Anxiety Disorder: A fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in social situations. It can be related to social places in general or related to specific places.
Separation Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear of being separated from a loved one or anticipating separation.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Excessive anxiety and worry about different areas of life including health and work. This is not related to any specific event or circumstance.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): persistent obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals. The compulsive rituals are generally conducted in response to the obsessive thoughts to prevent a bad outcome from occurring. For example obsessive thoughts about germs and washing hands multiple times in response.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Occurs after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance of reminders.
Agoraphobia: A fear of being somewhere where it’s hard to easily exit. For example, a crowded shopping centre or public transport. This can result in avoidance of these situations.
Specific Phobia: This can be an intense fear to an object or situation. For example, a phobia of flying. This can result in avoidance of these situations or objects.
Psychology Therapy For Anxiety Disorders – Anxiety Disorder Therapist Near Me
The psychologists at Jelly Health are experienced in providing psychology therapy for anxiety disorders. Our psychologists are experienced in a range of evidenced based therapies including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution Focused Therapy
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