Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects many people in the United States. If you think you’re struggling with a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), it can be very detrimental to your health and well-being. It’ll negatively affect your work and personal life as well as cause several physical and mental health symptoms. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available that can treat GAD and help you build a better life.
Recovery Ranch PA is a mental health treatment center that supports people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, GAD, and other mental health issues. For more information about our anxiety treatment programs, call 717.969.9126 today to speak with our compassionate team.
What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Life is stressful and can cause anxiety and stress levels to spike from time to time. While these feelings are normal, some people can experience stronger symptoms they cannot control. If this sounds familiar, you may be struggling with generalized anxiety disorder.
GAD is a chronic condition where you’ll experience excessive and persistent worry about everyday things. This can cause individuals to have difficulty controlling their fears, worries, and emotions and can have a very negative effect on a person’s life. Some of the common symptoms of GAD include:
- Worrying about everyday things
- Having trouble concentrating
- Feeling irritable or ‘on edge’
- Physical symptoms which include fatigue, random pain, shortness of breath, headaches, muscle aches, and stomach aches
- Having trouble sleeping
If a person is living with anxiety and doesn’t know how to handle it, they’ll often turn to drugs and alcohol for relief. This can cause severe co-occurring conditions where one is fueling the other and is more complex to treat.
The Ranch PA supports people from all walks of life who are struggling with generalized anxiety disorder. Our team will evaluate your mental and physical health to develop a comprehensive treatment program with a whole-person recovery experience.
The Benefits of Enrolling in Anxiety Treatment
Enrolling in an anxiety treatment program is one of the best ways to learn new coping skills to manage your anxiety disorder. You’ll participate in group and private therapy sessions where you’ll learn all about your symptoms and triggers and learn how to recognize and prevent your anxiety from spiking.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Using medication to treat anxiety disorders is nothing new and can reduce anxiety symptoms, addiction withdrawals, and other disruptive symptoms. Medical staff will administer medications based on your program. They’ll monitor you for any adverse reactions and make any adjustments as necessary. As your symptoms fade, so will the need for the medication, and they’ll begin tapering you off the medication to avoid any withdrawal symptoms.
A Better Understanding of Your Condition
During private therapy sessions, you’ll work with a professional therapist to uncover the original reasons behind the disorder. They’ll teach you about the disorder and talk about different ways that you can develop a healthy way to approach your anxiety. Treatment programs include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and other beneficial therapies.
Improved Coping Skills
You’ll also learn new coping skills to better manage your symptoms and triggers. You’ll practice your new skills during group therapy through role-playing games and other holistic activities. This can include group discussions, animal-assisted therapy, art classes, and other therapeutic methods.
A Better Support System
One of the benefits of anxiety treatment is the friendships you’ll develop with your peers. These relationships can be a strong support system for you and be there during difficult days when symptoms reappear. You can bond with your peers during group therapy while working on your coping and communication skills and other life lessons.
Enroll in Our Anxiety Treatment Program at The Ranch PA Today
The Ranch PA welcomes anyone who’s struggling with generalized anxiety disorder or other treatable mental health issues. If you’re struggling with an anxiety disorder, treatment is available through our anxiety treatment program. Fill out our online form or call 717.969.9126 today to schedule a consultation.