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Am I Crazy? Anxiety Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Stop Abuse Campaign

While some people are more prone to anxiety due to their genetic makeup, exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) , such as physical , emotional , or parental substance abuse , can make you more susceptible to anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a standard treatment for anxiety. What causes anxiety?

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Can You Be Born with Anxiety? Unveiling The Symptoms Of Anxiety

Blurt It Out

Lifestyle Factors : [6] Poor lifestyle choices, including inadequate sleep, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, substance abuse, and chronic stress, can contribute to anxiety. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can help alleviate symptoms and manage anxiety.

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The Virtual Way to Getting Better: Helping Reduce Health Disparities Online

Society of Clinical Psychology

For many, these longstanding obstacles to care become all the more intractable when compounded with the massive burden of a global pandemic disproportionally affecting their communities (Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, 2020; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2020). References Cited.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Nervous Breakdown and Substance Abuse Similar to depression, a nervous breakdown can push someone to abuse alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs. Conversely, substance use disorder is sometimes an underlying reason for a mental breakdown. That's the essence of " normal functioning."

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When and How to Consult a Psychologist

Psychological Health Care

Uncontrollable substance abuse, drug addiction or alcoholism. Substance abuse and addictions. Types of treatment therapies include psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), acceptance and commitment therapy and group therapy.