Is Anxiety Normal?
It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of energy, making it difficult to enjoy life. But you don’t have to face this alone.
As a specialist in women’s mental health, Pynk Health understands the unique challenges that women face when it comes to depression. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, she will work with you to develop a customised treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and concerns. Anxiety is not always related to an underlying condition or cause. Instead, stress, relationships, work, financial and emotional concerns can all contribute to it. In Australia, 1 in 3 women will experience this type of anxiety in their lifetime.
Most Common Types of Anxiety Disorders
There are several different types of anxiety disorders, but the following are a few of the most common anxiety disorders.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterised by excessive, uncontrollable worry and anxiety about everyday events or activities. Common symptoms include increased heart rate, sweating, dry mouth, and sleep disturbances. The DSM-5 lists criteria for diagnosis, including excessive worry for at least 6 months and 3 or more symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, causing significant distress and impairment in daily life.
Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder is diagnosed when an individual experiences recurring, unexpected panic attacks with four or more symptoms, such as heart palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, and fear of losing control. The fear of having continued panic attacks can cause behaviour changes, such as avoiding triggering situations. The panic attacks must not be due to substances or medical conditions, and not better explained by another mental disorder.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by a marked fear or anxiety about one or more social situations in which the individual is exposed to possible scrutiny by others. This fear is usually excessive and out of proportion to the actual threat, causing the person to avoid or endure social interactions with intense fear or anxiety. This can result in significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other areas of life.
How is Anxiety Treated?
There are many things a person can do to try to deal with their anxiety. Seeing a clinician can be really beneficial. It can be helpful to speak with an experienced medical professional who can help you cope with your anxiety and find healthy, productive ways of dealing with it. When you see a therapist, they can help you develop a plan to deal with your worries appropriately.
How can you treat anxiety?
There are other options besides counselling, but they work best in conjunction with counselling. For example, you can try journaling, meditating, and mindfulness techniques. It’s important to have someone you can talk to who truly understands what you’re going through. At Pynk Health, we have clinicians who can help you. If you’ve been clinically diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or you’re just dealing with extra worry about a specific event, our experts can help. At Pynk Health, we really care.
We offer Telehealth & Video Appointments
Presently all services are offered with female psychologists via telehealth, allowing you to choose a place where you are most comfortable and at a time that is right for you. If you prefer, services can also be provided over the phone, without video.
We Want You Thriving, Not Just Surviving!
If you would like to book an appointment with one of our experienced medical practitioners, get in touch with us on 1300 915 604 or fill in our online form.
Why Choose PYNK Health?
Our all-female team have significant experience working in mental health, with a special interest in understanding the factors that impact women’s wellbeing. The support provided is tailored to your situation, capacity and circumstances. All our practitioners are registered clinical psychologists or registered psychologists with full membership to the Australian Psychological Society (APS). We pride ourselves on our team’s experience, with a total average of 22 years ensuring you have all the expertise you need to achieve your desired outcome.
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PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer bulk billing.
Before you book your appointment to see a psychologist, it is important to consider the costs involved. This will help you to weigh your options and make the right decision for you and your health. Patients with a referral/mental health care plan from a GP will be eligible to claim a rebate from Medicare. We accept direct deposit or credit card/debit cards.
To suit your individual needs and preferences, sessions with a psychologist can be spaced weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
For more information about costs, inquire at Pynk Health.
You are unique!
We treat the unique circumstances that have contributed to you feeling overwhelmed, unable to cope and have led to psychological distress. From the very first session, your treatment goals are identified, along with a treatment plan that maps out how we will get there together. We support you to implement strategies that not only help in the short term – but for life.