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General Anxiety In Relationships The effect of all forms of general anxiety on sufferers and a the people who care for them can be great putting enormous pressures on relationships. Help for the sufferer and the people who love and suppor them is available. Read on to find out more about this condition and how I can help both the people with general anxiety and the people who care for them. What is general anxiety? Anxiety is a normal human response to the perception of threats or frightening experiences. Under normal circumstances anxiety is an infrequent experience. However with the fast pace of modern living, the decrease in peoples sense of security, with the daily news describing frightening or distressing experiences every day people are becoming more and more worried or frightened about every day living. The person who has general anxiety or its big brother, general anxiety disorder will experience worry or fear around things such as the health of themselves or the people they care about. they will worry about their own financial security, or the the financial security of the people they care about. They will worry about safety issues, mental health, the state of the economy, the cost of living, the quality of their relationships and more. In general terms, general anxiety occurs when a person experiences anxiety about a number of normal everyday experiences to the point where they start to exhibit symptoms of distress. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of General Anxiety are similar to those of other forms of anxiety however the triggers are every day experiences. For more information on the symptoms of anxiety please follow this link Anxiety/ What are the symptoms of Anxiety? Here are some of the symptoms of General Anxiety Some of the Mental symptoms of General Anxiety include:
Some of the Emotional Symptoms of General Anxiety include:
Some of the Behavioural Symptoms of General Anxiety include:
Some of the Physical Symptoms of General Anxiety include:
These are only some of the possible symptoms of general anxiety. If you believe that you or someone you know might be suffering with general anxiety or general anxiety disorder it is important that you or they come in for an accurate assessment. The effect of general anxiety on relationships The effect of general anxiety of relationships is great for both the sufferer and the people who care for them. Because the sufferer is constantly worried about the possibility of harm they will often live in a state of fear. The people who love and support them will often not know what to do to help. This situation will often lead to major missunderstandings and arguements. In time the relationship suffers and people may begin to drift apart. In some cases this dynamic may lead to a state of escalating violence. In either case it is vital that this situation be remedied. Who would benefit from help? If you suffer with several of the above symptoms and or any of the additional symptoms on the page describing the symptoms of anxiety then you should come in for an assessment. Many people who suffer with general anxiety or general anxiety disorder believe that they are under acheiving, that their lives are not what they should be. People who suffer from these conditions often start to "shrink down" their lives with a view to reducing stress only to find that they are no longer enjoying the full and exciting life they want. What is the next step in overcoming General Anxiety? If this is you or someone you know then the most important thing you can do for yourself or them is to get an assessment and start to put your life back on track. Call for an appointment so that I can properly assess you and start to help you. Once you have begun the process of overcoming general anxiety you will notice that your life automatically begins to feel easier, brighter and happier. If you have any questions that you might want to ask simply send me an email at jim@jimoconnor.com.au and I will reply asap. I have three offices in convenient locations throughout Sydney I have three offices in convenient locations through out Sydney, one in Macquarie Street Sydney, one in Crows Nest on Sydney's lower North Shore and one in Glebe in Sydney Inner West. For an appointment please call my head office on 02 9420 0788 |
About Jim'Connor Jim is highly qualified and experienced practitioner who is genuine, professional and at all times focused on you. Over the years Jim has helped many people overcome the challenges that confront them. Jim constantly pursues ongoing education and training to maintain a high standard of knowledge and skill. He currently holds a Masters degree in Applied Psychotherapy. You can be confident that the help he provides you is based on scientific research where ever possible. He is a full Clinical Member of P.A.C.F.A (Psychotherapist and Counsellors Association of Australia) the National body of Psychotherapists. C.A.P.A (the Counsellors and Psychotherapists association of NSW) and A.A.C.B.T (the Australian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists). So you can be sure that he adheres to a high ethical and professional standard. |
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