Anxiety and Panic Attacks

A condition marked by recurring attacks in which the person fears that something bad is about to happen and that they will not be able to cope with it. The attacks may bring symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. This condition never causes a person to lose their mind or to have a heart attack, and with the right treatment it can be resolved.

Defined as excessive anxiety in interacting and communicating with other people. Those affected avoid situations in which they expect to feel anxious, which leads to a lack of social contact and to excessive dependence on those closest to them. While medication reduces the anxiety, it is important to work on thought patterns through therapy.

A condition in which symptoms of anxiety are experienced in response to almost any event during the day. The person feels anxious in the belief that everyday activities will turn out badly, and can no longer take pleasure in life. Treatment requires both medication and therapy.

Trauma is defined as events that create a serious sense of threat in a person's inner world. The person recalls the traumatic event again and again, has nightmares and feels as though they are living through it once more. Treatment includes therapy, EMDR and medication.

Obsessions can concern many different subjects, but most often take the form of cleanliness, order and checking. The obsessions and compulsive behaviours affect the person's daily life adversely. Treatment combines medication with behavioural therapy.