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Anxiety and Depressive Disorders are amongst the most frequently reported psychiatric disorders. Often, anxiety and depressive disorders go both undiagnosed and untreated. As a result, individuals may suffer various degrees of impairment in their work, school, and personal lives.
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) |
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Common symptoms of Depression include:
r feelings of sadness or hopelessness lasting 2 weeks or more
r changes in your appetite or weight
r trouble sleeping: difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or oversleeping
r loss of interest or pleasure in your usual activities
r loss of energy, tiredness, fatigue
r trouble with concentration or memory
r feelings that life is not worth living
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Depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is a common illness that each year affects millions of Americans (nearly one in ten). Depression does not discriminate: it affects men and women, young and old, and people of all races, cultures, and incomes. Depression can strike at any time, but most often appears for the first time between ages 24 to 44. One in four women and one in 10 men will confront depression at some point in their lives.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) |
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Common symptoms of Anxiety include:
r feeling stressed or unable to relax, or feeling on edge
r worrying too much; fearing or anticipating the worst
r poor concentration
r muscle aches and tension
r restlessness or irritability
r difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep at night
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People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) experience ongoing, intense tension that interferes with daily functioning. Individuals suffering from GAD worry constantly, even when there is no apparent reason for doing so. The focus of these concerns can be health, family, work, or money. In addition, those with GAD are unable to relax, are easily tired and irritable, have difficulty concentrating, and may experience insomnia, muscle tension, trembling, fatigue, and headaches. Although people with GAD usually do not seek to avoid specific objects or situations, they are highly likely to experience other health difficulties, such as depression, substance abuse, or other anxiety disorders.
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Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) |
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Common symptoms of Social Anxiety include:
r persistent or excessive fear of social situations where you may be the focus of attention
r difficulty speaking in front of a group or talking to people you don't know well
r anxiety going to parties or participating in small groups
r anxiety if you have to take a test or want to ask someone out on a date
r feeelings of embarrassment or anxiety if you have to eat or drink in public
r physical symptoms such as sweating, flushing, racing heartbeat, or upset stomach
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Social Anxiety Disorder is marked by significant anxiety and discomfort related to the fear of being embarrassed or judged in social situations or performance situations. Many different situations can provoke this anxiety, including: public speaking; meeting new people; going to a party; speaking in front of others; and being observed while working, eating, or drinking). Most people experiencing SAD try to avoid situations that provoke the anxiety, or endure them with much distress.
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Common symptoms of Panic Disorder include:
r feeling sudden surges of anxiety or fear that peak within seconds to minutes
r experiencing intense anxiety that comes on without warning
r fear of dying or losing control during these peaks of anxiety
r physical symptoms such as:
• sweating
• shortness of breath
• heart beating very rapidly
• chest pain
• feeling unsteady
• choking or smothering sensations
• numbness or tingling
• hot or cold flashes
• faintness
• trembling or shaking
• nausea or stomach pains
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The core symptom of Panic Disorder is the panic attack: an overwhelming fear of being in danger, during which the individual may experience a variety of symptoms as described above. Individuals who experience a panic attack often fear that they are about to die, lose control or even "go crazy". Additionally, during the attack the person may experience an urgent desire to flee from the place they find themselves in.
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| If you are suffering from any of the symptoms or conditions listed above, and would like further information and a free confidential consultation, please call (212) 595-5012 or contact us online and one of our trained professionals will provide additional information and help determine if treatment may be necessary.
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