Anxiety can be stressful and debilitating, particularly for long periods of time, so effective and swift treatment is crucial. As we all suffer anxiety in one form or another at various stages throughout our lives, it can often be difficult to diagnose, which is why it’s important to fully understand the signs and symptoms of anxiety. Once diagnosed, there is a range of treatments for anxiety, which ranges from therapies and self-care techniques to anxiety medication.
Usually, a combination of treatments for anxiety is required for ongoing management. The chosen anxiety treatments will depend on the individual testing what will work for them.
The great thing is that once diagnosed and treated appropriately, people who have suffered from an anxiety disorder are perfectly capable of living a full and enjoyable life.
Learning how to treat anxiety starts with understanding anxiety disorders, recognising the symptoms, and seeing a health professional. From this point, there are a number of treatments for anxiety to consider.
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There is a range of psychological treatments for anxiety (also called “talking therapies”) according to what type of anxiety an individual is experiencing, and the severity of the anxiety being experienced. Sometimes anti-anxiety medication is utilised to moderate the emotions the person is experiencing, which allows for talk therapy to take place effectively.
These therapies work to build awareness of thoughts and thought patterns. By challenging and changing patterns of thinking, it becomes easier to manage our minds and control negative thought processes. Through managing our minds, we can take control of our emotions and ensure anxiety doesn’t rule our lives.
Several well-regarded psychological anxiety treatments include:
There is a range of medical treatments for anxiety, but they may not all be right for everyone. The best medication for anxiety should be one which helps manage your symptoms but also doesn’t mask them completely.
That’s why medical treatments should be approved by and prescribed by a doctor and (ideally) combined with talking therapies. Often the medication can mask deeper issues which are causing anxiety, rather than fixing the root of the problem.
That said, they can be extremely effective at assisting to manage anxiety and anxiety symptoms. Your doctor should be able to explain the risks and benefits of any anxiety medication prescribed, including any side effects, as well as monitoring your anxiety over the long-term.
Your doctor will also be able to advise you as to which anxiety treatments will work best together with the medication, such as psychotherapy, or lifestyle changes.
Not all anxiety requires medication and this option may not be for everyone. In fact, many people respond very well to simple lifestyle changes and talking therapies without ever needing medication.
Aside from therapies and medication for anxiety, there are also a number of lifestyle changes which can prove successful in reducing anxiety.
These can be implemented immediately with great success. These techniques include:
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Emanuele Latino
Program Director & Psychologist
Emanuele has a compassionate approach to clients’ struggles, in order to promote awareness and initiate together with the transformative process. His treatment approaches range from Gestalt, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, ACT, Neuropsychotherapy, Sensorymotor Psychotherapy and Cape Cod Model for Couple Therapy.
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