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Eating disorders have a big impact on a patient’s quality of life and overall well-being. It is common for people with eating disorders to develop additional mental health issues and physical ailments if their condition is left untreated. However, these patients rarely seek help, often because they don’t want anyone to know about their disorder and they are ashamed of it. e Therapy Pro is committed to giving afflicted individuals more options. You can seek out eating disorder therapists on our platform and get the compassionate aid you need. Here’s a look at the step-by-step process of how to get assistance:

1. Complete an Online Questionnaire

The first step is to complete an online questionnaire and answer all of the questioned as honestly as you can. The questionnaire only needs 5 to 10 minutes of your time and includes 14 questions. There’s no pressure and the entire process is completely anonymous so you don’t even need to mention your name, age, location, or other such identifiable information.

2. Message From the Counselor

Once you have answered all of the questions, our system will match you to an appropriate counselor. These experts will have knowledge and experience in the relevant field and will be able to help you overcome your issues. If you have an eating disorder, we will make sure one of our eating disorder therapists contact you. You can simply start a conversation and discuss your concerns with them.

3. Different Modes of Communication

Different people have different preferences when it comes to modes of communication. For example, some people are more comfortable with text messaging and will avoid video or audio calls. Some people don’t like typing out their feelings and are more comfortable with speaking on phone calls. Some patients need face-to-face interaction to get on the right track towards healing. eTherapy Pro provides clients with options so they can choose what works for them.

4. Quick Message

Most online counseling platforms take some time to assign counselors, which can be stressful. eTherapy Pro has more active and engaged professionals. Most clients are contacted within a day and can start their therapy sessions without any delay.

5. Free Trial

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to therapy. What works for others may not work for you, which is why it is important to explore your options carefully. Patients with eating disorders deserve the most compassionate and consistent support. They also deserve to connect with their therapists and establish a bond of trust with them. Our platform offers three days of a free trial. You can attend a few sessions with the assigned therapists, determine whether they are a good choice, request changes, and just explore our platform. After the three trial is over, you can determine whether you want to continue the service or explore other options based on your personal experience.

Our eating disorder therapists are qualified, experienced, and accepting. They will not judge you or criticize your decisions. Their goal is to explore your condition and then help you heal.

 

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What types of professionals do treatment of anxiety disorders?

Best Anxiety Disorder Treatment:

Anxiety Disorder Treatment:
Many professionals are trained to treat people suffering from anxiety disorders. Some are more specialized than others and have more specific training. Others can treat a broader range of problems. Some are more easily accessible, due to location and affordability. The key is to find what works best for you in your unique situation. There isn’t one solution for all.

One way to start is with your school counselor or your family doctor. These are individuals that you likely already know and trust. They may be familiar with your situation and your medical history. They would be able to note any significant changes and be aware of any underlying concerns. They are trained to recognize the basic symptoms of mental health disorders and if they are not qualified to offer you anxiety disorders treatment, they can often refer you to someone who can.

A family doctor can run blood tests and complete a physical exam to rule out any additional medical conditions that may be contributing to your mental well-being. If your condition is minor, or temporary, they may be able to offer you anxiety disorder treatment, such as a prescription for medication.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication, that specializes in mental health. They can do blood tests, and a physical exam and offer treatment as it relates to your mental health. They can be more expensive than other types of mental health professionals and may not offer other forms of treatment that you may wish to try.

Psychologists, therapists, and counselors are trained mental health professionals, but not medical doctors. They do not prescribe medication. They offer talk therapy through individual or group sessions. Each professional has their areas of focus and usually specializes in different types of treatment.

Some factors to consider when selecting a mental health professional are:

    1. Cost: Different professionals charge different rates. The cost can vary by the education and experience of the professional, and by the type of treatment. For example, group therapy is usually less expensive than individual therapy sessions. The cost of the professional’s time is shared by all the group members rather than by just the individual. Online counseling is becoming more and more popular and it is typically much less expensive than in-office counseling.
    2. Convenience: It is important to select a course of anxiety disorder treatment that works with your lifestyle. Your success is dependent upon your ability to stay committed to your treatment plan and show up for your appointments. If your life is very busy, or you live somewhere remote, one option to consider is online therapy. With online therapy, you can connect with your counselor from your computer or mobile device, rather than having to go into a physical office for your scheduled sessions.
    3. Comfort: Talking about your emotions and mental health is very personal. If you are not comfortable with your counselor, you will not be as open, and your progress will be limited. It is important to find the right fit for your individual needs. There is more to a great mental health professional than just their credentials, or success rate. Talk to them, ask questions, and make sure they are a good match for you. Do you want to speak with someone of your gender? Does their age, or religious background make a difference to you? What matters is connecting with the right professional who will help you overcome your challenges and find your path to happiness.
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What Causes Anxiety Disorders?

There isn’t one specific cause of anxiety disorders. They are not an illness like the flu which is caused by a virus, or a broken bone caused by an accident.  They are a caused by a complex set of individual circumstances that include genetic and environmental factors.  Each person that suffers with an anxiety disorder has a unique story of how that came to be a reality for them.  Each story is unique, but when looked at as a large group, patterns and similarities emerge.

Research indicates that there is a strong genetic component that may contribute to anxiety disorders. Scientists have not isolated a specific gene that makes a person predisposed to an anxiety disorder.  If you have a family member with an anxiety disorder, you are more like to also be at risk of developing one at some point in your life.  Your family history is no guarantee one way or the other, but it can put you more or less at risk.  Life experiences can trigger a genetic tendency towards anxiety.  If you don’t experience these triggering events, you may avoid this challenge in your life.

Our environment and the experience we grow up with shape our mental processes and in some cases, set us up for developing an anxiety disorder.  Children who grow up in an abusive or neglectful home can be at risk for an anxiety disorder.  Their life experience has taught them to always be on guard, and that it is not safe to trust.  Individuals who experience homelessness, are refugees, live through war, or are victims of violence are also at risk.  Individuals who do not have a strong support system are more at risk than those that do.

While having a difficult childhood, or experiencing severe trauma may place a person at risk for developing one or more anxiety disorders, it does not guarantee that they will.  Some individuals are able to process these negative events and maintain good mental health and a positive outlook on life.  Receiving appropriate counseling after these negative experiences can help prevent a severe disorder from developing.

In many cases it is a combination of a genetic predisposition towards mental health issues and negative life experiences that lead a person to develop an anxiety disorder.  It is usually not one thing, but a list of several contributing factors, that finally tip the scale and send the individual into an anxiety disorder.  The good news is that with professional help recovery and happiness is possible.  There are many effective treatment options and many caring mental health professionals available.

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History of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

History of Anxiety Disorders

What we now refer to as anxiety disorders (panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, etc.) were experienced by many people throughout the history of mankind. They were often misunderstood, abandoned in asylums, treated inhumanely, and otherwise mistreated. Anxiety disorders were first officially recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in 1980. Before this time, those suffering in this way might receive a general diagnosis of “nerves” or “stress.” Medical professionals had no training and little understanding; thus very few people received effective treatment. Even if you do not have an anxiety background, the problem can appear. So, you must not take the problem lightly.

Ineffective treatments of the past included herbal preparations, hydropathy (exposing the body to extreme temperatures), harmful drugs, and electroshock therapy. During the American Civil War era soldiers suffering from shellshock (what we call PTSD today) were often treated with opium and other calming but addictive drugs.

Fear exposure therapy came into practice in the 1950s. A patient is systematically exposed to the trigger of their fear to desensitize them and lessen their anxiety or phobia. This method is still in use today. Whether or not you have a history of anxiety disorders, it is necessary to take proper precautions.

In the 1990s doctors began treating patients with anxiety with antidepressant drugs. They discovered that there was a chemical component that was shared between those with depression and those with anxiety.

Anxiety is the most common form of mental illness in the United States.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), over 40 million adults (persons over the age of 18) in the US suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. That is approximately 18% of the population. Of those, 7 million suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and 15 million suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 7.7 million Americans.

A great many children and adolescents also suffer from various forms of anxiety disorders. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), one in eight children in the United States suffers from an anxiety disorder. With early treatment and support these children can learn to manage their anxiety and approach adulthood with their anxiety in check. https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children#

From these numbers, it is clear that anxiety disorders are a pervasive problem in our society. Each of those 40 million adults has family members, loved ones, co-workers, friends, and neighbors who are also impacted by these disorders. Seeking effective treatment for these individuals is of great importance. The action must be taken when was anxiety discovered. Feel free to contact us if you are willing to take help from online counseling.

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How Common are Anxiety Disorders?

Anxiety disorders are a diverse group of  similar psychological disorders. Anxiety disorders have the common elements of unusually high levels of fear accompanied by anxiety and behavioral abnormalities. The Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders in its fifth edition (denoted as DSM-5) is the most recent publication which provides the definition and statistics regarding psychological disorders. The DSM-5 considers generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder (PD), social anxiety disorder, phobias and substance-induced anxiety to belong to the spectrum of anxiety disorders (Emedicine.medscape.com, 2018).

Anxiety disorders have high prevalence among all the psychiatric and mental health disorders. Anxiety disorders often occur in conjunction with another major psychiatric ailment, depression. Worldwide, the prevalence of depression was expected to be three hundred million as of year 2015. Anxiety and depression often co-exist so there is an overlapping prevalence of both the disorders. Similar prevalence of various anxiety disorders also exists.  Anxiety disorders pose a huge burden of disease with respect to disability. Anxiety disorders are ranked as the sixth largest contributor to worldwide disability standing at 3.4 percent contribution to global disability. Anxiety disorders resulted in a sum of 24.6 million years lost to disability in 2015 alone (Apps.who.int, 2018).

Do you know how common is anxiety? As per 2015 estimates, 3.6 percent of the people of the world suffer from one or the other form of an anxiety disorder. There are a total of two hundred and sixty four million people living in the world who suffer from anxiety. Anxiety and depression both have higher prevalence in the female population compared to the male population with 4.6 percent of females suffering from these disorders compared to 3.6% of the males. Females have nearly double the prevalence than males. When age groups are compared for prevalence, no significant differences exist between the different age-groups except for the elderly, who show a relatively lower prevalence. (Apps.who.int, 2018) How common is anxiety? Now, this question does not carry any importance. How to find a solution, this is important.

Although yearly data and statistical figures have their own importance, lifetime-prevalence is considered to be the most significant statistical figure in understanding the impact of the disease. The twelve months prevalence figures merely suggest the number of people having an anxiety disorder currently. The probability of people acquiring an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives is predicted on the basis of past life-time prevalence statistics.

The following expresses the probability of an individual acquiring an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives:

Any of the anxiety disorders 28.8%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) 5.7%
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 1.6%
Panic disorder (PD) 4.7%
Social phobia 12.1%
Specific (other) phobia 12.5%

 

References

Apps.who.int. (2018). [Online] Available at: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/254610/WHO-MSD-MER-2017.2-eng.pdf;jsessionid=73BCB4A79B8729A7D4218C2125BEFA2A?sequence=1 [Accessed 26 Mar. 2018].

Emedicine.medscape.com. (2018). Anxiety Disorders: Background, Anatomy, Pathophysiology. [online] Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286227-overview?pa=gF4MN9UD9tp%2Bo3F%2BizsZ9QwHkb2HRa%2FehEUmZABPnN%2BcxowQo3c%2B3CWCa%2F8KMQWh6p6oWviy8uflye2V0IfCGtRNZ1wOcAGVEOAmcrMialo%3D [Accessed 26 Mar. 2018].

 

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