It has been shown that 26% of adult Americans suffer significant anxiety in any given year. Anxiety may be felt as:
Ongoing and excessive worry on a daily basis
Feeling ill at ease in social situations, or avoiding them altogether
Experiencing sudden and severe panic
Other anxiety disorders include:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Phobias
50% of people with generalized anxiety or panic also suffer with depression; usually experienced as:
A consistent low mood
Lack of energy
Sadness or apathy, and
Loss of any zest for life
More severe manifestations of depression include:
Sleep disturbances
Significant weight loss or gain
Feeling overwhelmed
Feeling worthless or guilty
Feeling hopeless
Suicidal thinking
The overall prevalence of inappropriate, intense, or poorly controlled anger in the U.S. population is 7.8%. Anger is especially common among men and younger adults and is associated with decreased psychosocial functioning. Nearly 42% of kids have been bullied online and almost one in four have had it happen more than once.
Anger often masks primary feelings of hurt and fear.
Anger and rage can give a false feeling of power and mastery
Anger can become habitual.
At Aspen, we take a sensitive, case-by-case approach toward our clients struggling with anxiety, depression and anger.
We begin with a full assessment of your symptoms and situation. We then utilize research-driven treatment methods and supportive counseling to provide a framework allowing you to escape the grip of anxiety or depression, understand your illness, and learn how to manage it and heal. In many cases, medication management has been an invaluable tool and we will readily collaborate with other medical professionals with your consent. Our therapists are open, nonjudgmental, and willing to answer any of your questions. If you are worried or concerned about any feelings of depression or anxiety, please feel free to contact us.