Signs of an Anxiety Attack and How to Get Treatment

It is normal to worry about different things in life. You may worry about an upcoming interview, an examination, finances, a speech, or your future. These feelings are healthy and they keep you in check towards your goals. However, if you always worry about everything and the fear is overwhelming, you could be having signs of an anxiety attack. This could also be a sign of underlying severe anxiety disorders like depression. If you believe you suffer from anxiety, our therapists are here to help you overcome this through therapy and treatment.

Signs of a General Anxiety Attack

People start experiencing anxiety disorder at a young age and continue to experience symptoms in their adult years. There are several different signs to watch out for if you believe you have anxiety. These include:

• Worrying about everyday things that often pass
• Nervousness
• Having trouble concentrating
• Being easily irritable
• Being tired even after resting for a long time
• Having frequent muscle aches, headaches, pains, and stomach pain

Types of Anxiety Attacks

There are two main types of anxiety attacks that you can suffer from. These include:

Panic Disorder: Individuals with this disorder have panic attacks that reach their peak in a few minutes. These either occur naturally or from external conditions. Additionally, symptoms of panic attacks include heart palpitations, shaking and trembling, and shortness of breath.

Social Anxiety: Individuals with social anxiety have a fear of being in social settings. This includes speaking at social gatherings or participating in performances. As a result, they worry about other people judging them for their anxiety behaviors. This then causes them to get nervous especially in front of a crowd.

At The Right Step Hill Country, our staff will work with you to assess the type of anxiety you suffer from. Then, we can treat your anxiety with therapy and medication. If you experience any of the signs of anxiety attacks, do not wait to get treatment. You do not have to suffer alone.

Risk Factors

Studies reveal that mental disorders result from both external and genetic factors. Different types of anxiety attacks have different causes. For example, people with shy character traits often experienced factors that affected their childhood behaviors. Additionally, such people may also suffer from personality issues, such as low self-esteem. As a result, this may cause them to experience anxiety attacks.

Individuals who experience stressful events in their environment during their young years may end up being cynical about life. Mental health experts agree that many family members or relatives share a history of anxiety attacks or mental illnesses.

Other heart conditions can cause anxiety attacks as well. These include heart arrhythmia, increased intake of caffeine, or using substances.

How Right Step Hill Country Can Help

Typically, you can treat an anxiety attack with therapy or medication. In some cases, doctors will recommend both treatments. Keep in mind that medicine is not a cure, but acts as a relief to anxiety. Our rehab facility offers several treatment methods for recovery, including:

• Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
• Medical drug detox
• Gender-based treatment
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Family therapy program
• Aftercare therapy programs

Get started and treat your anxiety today by booking an appointment with our therapists. First, they will assess your mental health condition to find a treatment plan that will work for you. Then, our therapists will help you to identify the causes of anxiety. We will create a treatment plan for you that will help you treat any future attacks. Do not let anxiety stop you from living life to the fullest. Contact us today at 1.844.675.1628, and we will get you started on the path to recovery.