Residential treatment centers for anxiety and depression

Everyone gets anxious sometimes. Experiencing stress is a normal part of life. Yet, for millions every year, worry changes and may get out of control leading to an anxiety disorder. When this happens, people need the support of mental health treatment professionals so they can heal. At our mental health treatment programs, we offer support for those experiencing anxiety disorders. Through our holistic approach to care, we provide the tools and resources necessary for people to manage their anxiety and live healthier lives. Contact Harmony Hills at 855.494.0357 for more information about our anxiety treatment program in Florida.

Who Needs an Anxiety Treatment Program in Florida?

Anxiety is a severe mental health issue, and it should be treated as such. For people with anxiety disorders, intense, excessive, persistent nervousness about everyday situations dominates their consciousness. Anxiety disorders sometimes involve repeated episodes of severe anxiety and fear or terror that peak within minutes, known as panic attacks. There are several forms of anxiety, each with its own set of symptoms. At times, these symptoms can be so severe that they interfere with a person’s ability to live their life.

Do I Have Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder?

It’s important to understand that anxiety is a severe condition. Anxiety is more complicated and takes a more significant toll on a person than regular worry, both physically and mentally. However, it can be a challenge to recognize when anxiety turns excessive or when the symptoms of an anxiety disorder present themselves. At Harmony Hills, we believe that educating oneself about the signs and symptoms can help individuals find the support necessary to heal. Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:

• Feeling persistently restless, nervous, or tense
• A pervasive sense of impending danger
• Rapid heart rate
• Sleep problems
• Stomach and digestion issues
• Difficulty controlling worry
• Avoiding everyday things that trigger anxiety
• Worrying about worrying

Learning to recognize these signs and symptoms means that one is closer to getting the treatment necessary to heal.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment for anxiety disorders varies depending on your condition, severity of your anxiety, and medical history. We select the most caring, professional, committed individuals to help guests overcome anxiety and get control of their lives. The following conditions often require assistance on an outpatient basis or in an anxiety treatment program nested in our residential treatment setting:

Anxiety Disorder Due to a Medical Condition

People with anxiety disorder suffer continuous, intense, frequent anxiety or panic due to a medical condition. Anxiety, in this case, is a reaction to a physical health problem.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent and excessive anxiety surrounding everyday activities or events.

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder involves repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror that peak within minutes. They are often accompanied by feelings such as:

• Impending danger
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Rapid heart palpitations

People often avoid situations where these symptoms have occurred. They may also avoid situations where they have the potential to happen.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Separation anxiety disorder involves a fear of being away from a loved one. It may also include a fear of being alone.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder is also referred to as a social phobia. This condition involves high levels of anxiety, fear, and avoidance of social situations. Persistent feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness and fear of being judged are common.

Specific Phobias

A phobia involves anxiety during and before exposure to a specific situation. Specific phobias provoke panic attacks in some people. Phobias are often irrational and out of proportion to the actual level of danger posed by the situation. Examples of phobias include:

• Claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)
• Acrophobia (fear of heights)
• Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces)
• Arachnophobia (fear of spiders)
• Cynophobia (fear of dogs)
• Ophidiophobia (fear of snakes)
• Aerophobia (fear of flying)

These fears can be so severe that people will go to great lengths to avoid them.

Substance-Induced Anxiety Disorder

This condition involves intense anxiety or panic that directly results from chemical dependency or withdrawal.

Our Anxiety Treatment Program

Our anxiety treatment program in Florida is structured to help guests with many types of anxiety. Feeling anxious or panicked can interfere with daily activities. These feelings are complicated to control, and they can profoundly affect a person’s life. You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings. Symptoms sometimes start during childhood or adolescence and can easily continue into adulthood. No matter what form of anxiety an individual is struggling with, our team of compassionate and experienced counselors and therapists can help.

Therapeutic Options Available During Our Anxiety Treatment Program

At Harmony Hills, we offer a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals address their anxiety, such as:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• EMDR therapy
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Individual therapy
• Relapse prevention therapy
• Trauma therapy

These strategies allow our guests to develop the skills necessary to manage their anxiety. Through our holistic approach to care, we provide the tools and resources necessary for people to manage their anxiety and live a healthy life.

Find the Treatment for Anxiety You Need

If anxiety affects your social and occupational functioning, our mental health treatment programs can help you take control of your life. More than 30% of the United States population struggles with anxiety. Please consider treatment at Harmony Hills if your anxiety causes any of the following issues:

• You experience constant worry that interferes with your job or social life.
• You’re unable to control feelings of anxiousness
• You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. If this is the case, seek emergency treatment immediately.
• You turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with your anxiety.

Anxiety disorders require professional treatment. Without treatment, the symptoms of anxiety will persist and may even worsen. If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, reach out to our team today.

How to Prevent Anxiety Disorders

Preventing an anxiety disorder before it happens is impossible. However, it is possible to treat symptoms and gain control of your anxiety by attending mental health treatment therapies. The following strategies have proven effective in treating anxiety:

• Get help from a therapist early; waiting longer makes treatment more difficult.
• Stay physically and mentally active.
• Surround yourself with good, caring, rational people.
• Challenge your negative thoughts.
• Practice relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation.
• Be assertive and learn to set boundaries.
• Avoid alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes.

These things might ease your anxiety in the short term, but developing an addiction is very common in people attempting to overcome anxiety by using addictive substances. If you are struggling with co-occurring substance addiction in addition to anxiety, Harmony Hills offers treatment for dual diagnoses.

Reach Out to Harmony Hills to Learn More

Anxiety often does not heal on its own, and it may get worse over time. The anxiety treatment program at Harmony Hills has helped countless people suffering from anxiety and related mental health conditions. Contact one of our therapists or clinicians at 855.494.0357 to start learning strategies proven to decrease anxiety.