Anxiety Help for New Haven

You may have heard that people who excessively worry tend to be responsible, kind, and high-achievers. While there is no denying that these are good qualities to possess, the underlying cause of these traits can sometimes be related to an anxiety disorder. This is because sufferers of anxiety are often overly self-critical, and do what they can to avoid anxiety producing situations, such as being late, a confrontation with another individual, or failing. So, although all the signs of a successful are there, confident individual, feelings of extreme stress, fear, and self-doubt may be lurking underneath.

Professional Therapists

Unfortunately, coping mechanisms can only last so long. When they no longer offer protection, an individual can be left feeling vulnerable and alone. This is where seeking help from a therapist can be helpful. At Dr. Somaia Mohamed, we are leading therapists in New Haven specializing in treating anxiety disorders. If you are at the point where you think professional help is the choice for you, then we encourage you to get in touch with us.

What to Except at a Therapy Session

While our approach varies from individual to individual, here are some areas that we may explore during a session:

  • Normalizing Emotions: Anxiety is our response to a dangerous situation, and can help us judge whether a scenario is safe or not. So, it’s important to learn to know when anxious thoughts are helpful and when they are doing more harm than good.
  • Facing Childhood Wounds: You can’t change the past, but you can reframe how you see the past.

What is GAD?

GAD is an abbreviation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. While everyone experiences stress and anxiety from time to time, people with GAD tend to worry excessively about everyday scenarios, such as health, money, and work.

Symptoms of GAD

A wide range of physical symptoms often accompany GAD, some of which include:

  • Muscle tension
  • Issues getting and staying asleep
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Sweating and hot flashes
  • Trouble breathing
    • Nausea

Can Children Have GAD?

Yes, children can have GAD, and it’s often a result of extreme pressure to outperform other adolescents in sports and academics. Children with GAD may be overly concerned with being the best, being on time, and getting it right the first time.

How Do You Treat GAD?

There are many ways of treating GAD, and one such way is talking with a trained mental health professional. A trained professional can help an individual change their thinking patterns that support their fears and the way they react to a stressful situation. The official term for this type of therapy is called Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, or CBT.

Effective Treatment

Our goal at Dr. Somaia Mohamed is to assist you in finding an effective way to manage anxiety by introducing you to a variety of techniaues. If you are in the New Haven and would like to arrange an appointment, we invite you to give us a call. We will gladly answer any questions that you may have.