Depression And Anxiety Treatment In Minnetonka, MN

Depression commonly manifests physically, through stomach pains, headaches, disrupted or excessive sleep, and motor control difficulty. While the causes of depression are unknown, a predisposition for it runs in families and it can be triggered by trauma and adverse life circumstances. Depression is diagnosed more frequently in women and tends to display differently in women than in men.

Depression does not have a single cause. It can be triggered, or it may occur spontaneously without being associated with a life crisis, physical illness, or other risk.

You may experience emotional symptoms of apathy, sadness, guilt, exhaustion, and irritability and can be characterized by the following symptoms:

• Changes in sleep

• Changes in appetite

• Lack of concentration

• Loss of energy

• Lack of interest

• Low self esteem

• Hopelessness

• Physical aches and pains

 

Depression, even the most severe cases, is a highly treatable disorder. As with many illnesses, the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it can be and the greater the likelihood that recurrence can be prevented.

 

The most common treatments are medication and psychotherapy. Many studies show that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is highly effective, alone or in combination with drug therapy.  There are also other types of therapy that can help to reduce symptoms of depression.

Anxiety

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships.

Symptoms of anxiety may include:

• anxious thoughts or beliefs that are difficult to control

• restlessness

• trouble concentrating

• difficulty falling asleep

• fatigue

• irritability

• unexplained aches and pains

 

The most common treatments are medication and psychotherapy. Many studies show that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is highly effective, alone or in combination with drug therapy.  For specific types of anxiety, other forms of therapy can be effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety, such as Exposure Therapy.

 

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