Anxiety / Panic Disorder
In the US alone, 2.4 million people suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. These disorders can begin at an early age or come on after a triggering event. The effects can be debilitating and include a number of physiological symptoms ranging from headaches, muscle spasms, excessive sweating and hypertension to extreme fatigue. Panic disorder - most commonly associated with panic attacks - is a form of anxiety when the person experiences brief, yet extreme feelings of apprehension and terror. Other phobias such as agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive and post-traumatic stress disorders are all different forms of anxiety.
Current treatments include psychotherapy such as cognitive behavior therapy, lifestyle changes including improving exercise, sleep and eating habits, and medications. There is a debate about which therapies are most effective, and which provide the best long term solution for treating the disorder. Our approach focuses on a deep understanding of the pathology underlying anxiety/panic attacks.