Anxiety Disorders in Palmerston North
Anxiety disorders are characterised by chronic
long term anxiety
or fear out of proportion to the situation. Anxiety disorders include
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
(GAD),
Social Phobia
,
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) and
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD). Other disorders include specific phobias such as heights or flying and
Panic Disorder
. These disorders are generally long term and require management to overcome. GPs can refer patients to a
psychologist
or
psychiatrist
for additional diagnosis and a treatment plan. Treatments include therapy such as
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
with a qualified
psychologist
or
psychiatrist
and antidepressant medication such as
SSRIs
(Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Helpful complementary therapies include practicing
mindfulness
,
regular exercise
and
relaxation techniques
.
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