Anxiety Disorders in Tauranga
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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