Anxiety Treatment for Guilford

Anxiety is a serious mental illness that affects many different people at all stages in life. Recent studies suggest that nearly fifteen percent of people will suffer from some type of anxiety disorder at some point in their life. Fortunately, overcoming an anxiety disorder is possible with the help of a licensed mental health professional. At Dr. Somaia Mohamed, no one understands more than we do how difficult it is to have intrusive and persistent thoughts and behaviors. Our Guilford clients can attest to our abilities to provide a supportive, encouraging environment to overcome these unpleasant sensations so you can live your life the way you want to.

When does anxiety become a problem?

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. It’s normal to stress out before a big exam or get a case of the butterflies before a date. In fact, small doses of anxiety are actually good as they can help you remain more focused and alert. However, when these feelings begin to dictate your decisions, they may be preventing you from living your life to the fullest. Someone with an anxiety disorder may go to great lengths to avoid situations where their anxious feelings are likely to be triggered. For example, someone with social anxiety may not enroll in university out of fear of speaking in front of a large lecture hall.

What is social anxiety?

Social anxiety is a type of disorder that is categorized by unpleasant sensations when faced with a social situation. For some people, anxious feelings may only be brought on when performing a certain activity, such as giving a performance, a speech, or talking in class. For others, social anxiety affects most aspects of their daily life, including eating at public restaurants, using public toilets, or taking public transit. People with the level of anxiety will go to great length to avoid situations that trigger their anxiety. As a result, they miss out on job opportunities, relationships, and traveling.

How do I know if my child has social anxiety?

It is not uncommon for a child to clam up when placed in a new environment with new people, so you shouldn’t be concerned if your child demonstrates a shy disposition in an unfamiliar environment. However, if they have extreme emotional reactions when put in a new social setting, it may worth considering seeing a therapist.

Why see a professional for anxiety?

The internet offers many recourses that provide helpful tips to relieve the symptoms associated with anxiety disorders. While things like exercise, sleep and diet are helpful, they may not be enough to get to the route of the problem to make changes.

What to expect at therapy session?

Everyone’s situation is different, and there is no one way to approach an anxiety disorder. At your first session, we will ask you a few basic questions to get a better idea about which strategies will be most helpful on your road to recovery. Sessions usually last an hour, and are held once a week for about 12-16 weeks, depending on your needs and circumstances.

If you are in the Guilford area and would like to speak with a professional about your anxiety, we invite you to get in touch with us.