Anxiety and ptsd
Treatment
Women's Anxiety Treatment
It’s natural to feel nervous or worried in certain circumstances. However, for some women, the feelings of unease, irritability, and tension are nearly constant and intense, making it difficult to relax or let go of worries. If this resonates with you, it’s possible you may be dealing with an anxiety disorder. It’s crucial to understand that anxiety can influence your life significantly, sometimes even disrupting sleep and dominating your waking thoughts. However, no matter the severity or duration of these experiences, effective anxiety treatment at Canyon Crossing can help manage your symptoms and enhance your overall quality of life.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are more common in women than men, with millions of women worldwide battling constant worry. It’s time to consult with a healthcare professional if the symptoms listed below become severe enough to interfere with your daily activities:
- Frequent panic attacks
- Experiencing a sense of impending doom or terror when no apparent threat is present
- General jumpiness, or easy startlement
- Racing thoughts, leading to trouble focusing
- Restricting activities to avoid triggers of anxiety
- Insomnia and nightmares
- Upset stomach and digestive issues
- Persistent muscle tension, especially in areas like the back, neck, and shoulders
Understanding the Root of Anxiety
Women with anxiety disorders often find it challenging to calm down, causing feelings of fear to escalate. These individuals often have elevated levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that regulates the body’s fight-or-flight response. Ideally, cortisol levels should return to normal after the perceived threat passes. But in people with anxiety disorders, the body is perpetually in fight-or-flight mode, with constant cortisol surges that can worsen anxiety and lead to other severe health conditions like digestive disorders, immunodeficiency, cardiovascular disease, addiction, and diabetes.
Anxiety Recovery at Canyon Crossing
While anxiety disorders are chronic conditions, they can be managed effectively with a personalized mental health treatment plan. At Canyon Crossing, we leverage evidence-based clinical modalities like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), along with other tailored programs, to help our clients cope with dual diagnoses of substance use disorders and concurrent mental health challenges. We also offer long-term, standalone treatment for various types of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and more.
We understand that women often face unique societal expectations and obstacles that can contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. Therefore, our programs are specifically designed to address women’s distinct needs in a single-gender, supportive environment, free from judgment. Whether you’re seeking dual-diagnosis treatment or a standalone plan to tackle an anxiety disorder, the first step towards help is just one phone call away.
