Anxiety Treatment

Anxiety and stress are common experiences, but when these feelings become overwhelming and persistent, they can significantly impact your quality of life. Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health condition in Australia, affecting approximately one in four individuals. Recognising the signs and seeking support can help you to manage your symptoms and condition.

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety encompasses a range of feelings, including nervousness, fear, and apprehension. While occasional anxiety is normal, persistent feelings can negatively affect your everyday life, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

Common Symptoms of Anxiety

The symptoms of anxiety can vary from person to person but often include:

Excessive Worry or Fear: Constantly feeling worried about various aspects of life.
Restlessness: A feeling of being on edge or unable to relax.
Irritability: Increased frustration and mood swings.
Fatigue: Persistent tiredness, even after rest.
Difficulty Concentrating: Struggling to focus on tasks or make decisions.
Muscle Tension: Physical discomfort resulting from prolonged stress.
Sleep Disturbances: Problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Panic Attacks: Intense episodes of fear that may involve physical symptoms.

Specialised group therapy programs provide an opportunity for people to learn more about their illness and develop coping skills to better manage their lives.

These programs aim to have the patient become aware of the relationship between thoughts, feelings and bodily reactions and behavioural responses to these.

They will learn through psychological skills and strategies to better manage the discomfort and distress associated with anxiety.