Most people experience anxiety from time to time. You may feel anxious before you take a test, give a presentation at work, or while going through financial difficulty. This kind of anxiety is beneficial - it can make you more alert and cautious. It also usually ends soon after you are out of the situation that caused it.
But for millions of people the anxiety does not go away, and in fact it may get worse over time. If you or a loved one experience anxiety that is persistent, uncontrollable, or overwhelming it may be time to seek professional help. Dr. Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, anxiety, and related conditions.
But for millions of people the anxiety does not go away, and in fact it may get worse over time. If you or a loved one experience anxiety that is persistent, uncontrollable, or overwhelming it may be time to seek professional help. Dr. Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, anxiety, and related conditions.
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Dr. Jill Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, anxiety, and related conditions. Dr. Racine enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She is adept at creating a supportive and collaborative environment for her clients.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects about 1 in every 40 adults in the United States and about 1% of the child population. OCD is characterized by a cycle of intrusive thoughts or worries (obsessions) and a corresponding urge to take a certain course of action (compulsions). Obsessions may take the form of an image, urge, or thought - all intrusive and unwanted.
A panic attack is an abrupt burst of overwhelming fear and anxiety. Oftentimes, panic attacks occur unexpectedly, and may even happen when the individual is in a relaxed or sleeping state. Individuals suffering from panic disorder experience sudden recurring attacks of anxiety or fear. With good reason, most individuals affected by panic disorder dread the likelihood of experiencing attacks.
Intense emotions naturally occur at some time in the lives of most people; mental disorders, however, are different. The symptoms that result may be extreme and prolonged. They can affect a child's actions, feelings, thoughts and day-to-day activities, like attending school, eating, and/or sleeping.
The demands of anxiety can consume a household. Family members often get pulled into their loved one's worrying thoughts or repetitive behaviors. Understandably, parents will do anything they can to minimize an anxious child's distress. Most family members have performed a family accommodation behavior for their anxious child.
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