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Anxiety Disorder Types in Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab

Anxiety is normal. From time to time, everyone experiences some level of anxiety no matter how calm or relaxed they are in general. Deadline at work? Bills at home? Problems with your relationship? Your kids having trouble at school? Anxiety is a natural reaction.

However, for some, anxiety can come even without an obvious stressor or the level of anxiety can be continuous or above and beyond the intensity of the issue at hand, so much so that normal life stops completely. When this happens, there is usually an anxiety disorder at work. There are a number of different types of anxiety disorders, each with its own symptoms and characteristics. No matter which one plagues you, if you also suffer from drug addiction, you need dual diagnosis drug rehab so that you can get treatment for both issues at once.

Types of anxiety disorders include panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress syndrome, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder. If you or someone you love suffers from any type of anxiety disorder as well as drug or alcohol addiction, The Canyon can help.

Anxiety and Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab: Panic Disorder

Those who struggle with panic disorder in addition to drug addiction often use their drug of choice to treat the feelings of terror that so often characterize the disease. These panic attacks strike without warning and include symptoms like chest pains and irregular heartbeats, sweating. Some feel like they can't breathe or experience a choking sensation. Still others describe is as feeling crazy or as if they were experiencing a heart attack. To stop these panic attacks that feel so overwhelming, many use drugs and alcohol and eventually end up addicted.

Anxiety and Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD experience continuous thought patterns or obsessions with a particular fear that cause them to perform little rituals or routines in order to feel more in control of the situation. These upsetting thoughts are called obsessions and the routines they perform to sort of combat them or process those thoughts are called compulsions. In order to find some level of relaxation, some may become addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Anxiety and Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a direct result of surviving a traumatic event. This event can be the death of family member, a physical assault, a sexual attack, a natural disaster... anything that harmed you mentally or physically in such a way that you can't forget it. The memories of the event tend to recur unbidden and lead to feelings of dissociation or a lack of emotion. In an effort to forget, many use drugs and alcohol.

Anxiety and Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab: Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is described as an overpowering self consciousness that stops you from being able to interact with others in normal, everyday situations. Fear of ridicule or judgment can lead to 'social lubrication' via drug and alcohol use, which ultimately turns into addiction.

Anxiety and Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab: Phobias

Phobias are intense fears of specific events, situations or objects that stops you from enjoying or taking part in life. In an effort to quell the fear, many turn to drugs and alcohol.

Anxiety and Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder manifests as an extreme fear or worry that extends to any number of situations, even if there is no overt reason for concern. Just like the other types of anxiety disorders, those who suffer from generalized anxiety often attempt to self medicate and relax using alcohol and drugs.

Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Dual Diagnosis at The Canyon

At The Canyon, we can help you fight your anxiety disorder and your addiction to drugs and alcohol at the same time with our dual diagnosis rehab. Contact us at The Canyon today.