Symptoms of Anxiety Phobia: Early recognition of anxiety symptoms is the key to a successful outcome; Feelings of apprehension, fear, worry, and, the feeling that something bad is going to happen. Signs of anxiety, can be, tension in the body, feeling on edge, and avoiding certain situations that evoke these feelings. Anxiety causes are a mixture of mental and emotional responses. Internal dialogue, irrational thought patterns, and, the natural anxiety, fight or flight syndrome.
One of the most important details to transpire from research into anxiety disorder is the benefit of early diagnosis and treatment. Patients often present for treatment when they have suffered other complications such as clinical depression or substance abuse disorders.
Research provided evidence that there are two forms of effective treatment available for anxiety phobia: certain medications and a specific form of short-term psychotherapy called Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the central component being gradual exposure, either in reality or through guided imagery. (Desensitization).
For example performance phobia’s have been known to respond well to beta-blockers, which are usually prescribed to control high blood pressure. Evidence has shown that when taken in low doses, they can control the on set of anxiety if taken before a public performance.
Phobia’s which do benefit from Desensitization Therapy:
Agoraphobia- Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places
Arachnophobia- Fear of spiders.
Claustrophobia- Fear of confined spaces.
A gentle exposure to these debilitating phobia’s and many more, with a combination of actuality and guided imagery can be very effective.
