Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Addiction
Content Overview: Generalized anxiety disorder is a mental illness commonly associated with substance abuse. Learn more about the signs of generalized anxiety disorder, and how South Coast Counseling can help.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a psychological disorder that involves the individual exhibiting excessive or disproportionate anxiety in regards to several aspects of their life, including financial matters, work, social relationships or school. It can be characterized by experiencing some form of extreme worrying basically daily for six months or longer.
GAD is one of the issues that have an equal chance of being a stand-alone disorder and being a co-occurring disorder. GAD and oxycontin addiction or GAD and alcohol addiction are not uncommon. At South Coast Counseling, we treat stand-alone disorders as well as co-occurring conditions. We do a thorough evaluation then come up with an effective treatment plan that addresses the needs of the individual.
Co-Occurring Disorders We Treat
- Anti-Social Personality Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Histrionic Personality Disorder
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Obessesive-Compulsive Personality Disoder
- Bipolar Disorder (1,2, and Cyclothymic)
- Chronic Mild Depression/ Dsythmia
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- PTSD/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Trauma
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Opposistional Defiance Disorder
- Insomnia Disorder
- Chronic Pain Syndrome
GAD treatment may involve psychological and cognitive therapies along with medications. The goal is to help you overcome the debilitating anxiety episodes so you can regain control of your life and strengthen your relationships. Our experts help you come up with the right solutions for your particular needs and individual situations.
If you are suffering from serious anxiety, you need to call us today. We will help you as you overcome the obstacles and regain control of your life. We take the time to listen to your concerns and to help you come up with effective solutions that are effective in the treatment process. Now is the time to get started regaining control of the situation and taking your life back.
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Treatment may take time, but it does make a significant difference in your situation. If you or a loved one has GAD, do not wait until things get worse, whether it is standalone disease or a co-occurring disorder.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late.
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