Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive, worry and anxiety. People with symptoms of GAD tend to worry about even the most unlikely outcomes about health, money, family, work, or school. Anxiety can become so consuming that the person begins to have interference with daily functioning. Work, school, social activities, and relationship all become stifled by the overreaching blanket of worry.
If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety symptoms, contact us for help by calling 801.680.6492.
If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety symptoms, contact us for help by calling 801.680.6492.
Symptoms• Excessive worry
• Thought errors • Restlessness • Headaches • Sweating • irritability • Nausea • insomnia • Tiredness • feeling tense • Trembling • Being easily startled • Panic Attacks 
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CausesThe exact cause of GAD is not fully known, but a number of factors including genetics, brain chemistry and environmental stress appear to contribute to its development and severity.
Genetics: Some research suggests that family history plays a part in increasing the likelihood that a person will develop GAD. Brain Chemistry: GAD has been associated with abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters are special chemical messengers that help move information from nerve cell to nerve cell. If neurotransmitters are out of balance, messages cannot get through the brain properly. This can alter the way the brain reacts in certain situations, leading to anxiety. Stressful life events may also lead to an anxiety disorder. Often people experience symptoms of anxiety following the death of a loved one, divorce, changing career or starting school. Anxiety levels can increase from using certain substances like caffeine. TreatmentAnxiety can be incredibly debilitating. During an initial panic attack many people are confused and feel like they are having symptoms of a heart attack. Then fear of a subsequent attack causes additional stress and anxiety. Our counselors understand how stifling anxiety can be. We can help. We can teach you clinically proven techniques to manage your stress, change the way you assess and cope with challenges and move forward free from impending anxiety.
If you or someone you love if suffering from symptoms of anxiety or panic. Please contact Cobalt Counseling at 801.680.6492. Relief is on the way. |