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Introduction
Anxiety disorders are one of the greatest widespread psychological disorders in the world
today. Anxiety disorders are harmful illnesses that are increasingly affecting populations
worldwide. Anxiety disorders can be classified into agoraphobia, panic disorder, posttraumatic
stress, specific phobia, and social anxiety disorders (Dziegielewski, 2014). There are some
common methods for combating anxiety disorders which include medication, psychotherapy, and
associated with pharmacotherapy and medication for the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety
disorder. When it comes to anxiety it is a horrible feeling of concern and worry. Anxiety
disorders can sometimes stop a person from everyday activities when feeling anxious. A lot of
people suffer from anxiety disorders every day, and there are many probable causes of this
disorder. However, in a person lifetime, family genetics and their past possibly play a role in the
greater prospect of anxiety disorder. Stress and unsatisfactory coping mechanism may also
contribute to anxiety, but with treatments people can manage their feelings and get back to
normal life. This paper discusses why medication alone is not as successful in treating anxiety
The correct cause of anxiety disorders is not totally understood, even though it's possible
that a mixture and quite a few factors play a part. Causes of the illness of anxiety disorders is an
illness that causes very limited, if any somatic signs. If causes of anxiety and illness disorders
exist, you will suffer from aches and pain they are very minor. Research has suggested these
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may include: Bad emotion in the brain, involved in behavior. History of drinking, drug misuse,
and caffeine if this patient withdrawal from the substance causes anxiety and panic attack may
occur. The illness in anxiety disorders usually comes from a family member or the loss of a
family. Family members may have a medical condition such as obsessive compulsive disorder
(OCD), and then he or she could have a greater chance of creating the illness anxiety disorder.
Therefore, causes and illness anxiety disorder can cause serious medical depression and become
more intense with obsession. Also, lots of people can develop anxiety disorders for no reason at
all. According to a number of researchers, constant worry develops an extremely elevated level
of anxiety disorders. In addition to this nonexistent disease, a person may really experience
tangible grief because of an extremely elevated anxiety level, or disturbing the anxiety disorders.
In addition to a person age, the illness of anxiety disorder mostly starts between young people or
middle age adulthood sometimes get critical with age (Bingaman, 2007). Therefore, older people
with health issues should help concentrate on the distress of forgetting what was taught to them.
Clark & Beck (2010) stated that people with anxiety disorders illness typically do not have
physical warning signs, and if people have these signs of anxiety disorders they are very
insignificant. Researchers, stated that the greatest method for handling illness anxiety disorder is
Anxiety disorders consist of mental disorders that have common aspects of overpowering
fear or constant anxiety that intervenes with regular everyday events. Anxiety disorders cost at
least 40 billion dollars or more a year in healthcare cost. Anxiety disorders are the greatest
predominant group of mental disorder. Patients with anxiety disorder have been exposed to
various medications to treat the disorders. Exposing the patients to medications alone has various
side effects (Dziegielewski, 2014). A patient taking medications can have various concerns.
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However, medications used to treat anxiety disorders treatment have proved to be effective such
(2013), patients with anxiety disorders are that are looking for ways to relive them from
dependence on the drugs because they have various side effects like gaining weight, ulcers, loss
According to ADAA (2016), anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental conditions
and illnesses in the U.S. They affect approximately 40 million adults from 18 years and above
approximately 18% of the total population (ADAA, 2016). Although depression and anxiety are
treatable, only a third of the victims receive treatment. The (ADAA, 2016) further notes of those
with an anxiety disorder, three of five are more likely to go to a hospital for mental disorder.
There are several reasons why a person may not seek therapy or treatment for their anxiety
disorder. Many different medical prescriptions are always advertised, but almost ignore
psychotherapy completely. With potential lack of understanding or having little knowledge their
illness, can mislead a patient believing there is no need for therapeutic treatment, that all they
need is medication which is purported to eliminate their symptoms. Therapy and medication are
different treatment options. However, the combination of medication and psychotherapy is more
effective and medication is not necessary or would actually hinder the client’s treatment.
Psychotherapy is very effective even after medication because after the patient is interviewed
and evaluated, their goals and severity of symptoms can be determined (DeRuebls & Hollen,
2002).
When a patient decides to go on treatment they encounter various challenges. They are
usually scared and confused. Struggling with the symptoms and their impact on their lives can be
a threat on their life. When patients come for treatment they usually seek a quick fix in terms of
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medication to ease the symptoms. Although medications may alleviate some symptoms, it
doesn’t necessarily help the patient to understand their disorder, along with other forms of
treatments. Many patients see it hard to understand what the future holds with short or long-term
therapy sessions. Taking medication is easier to cope with and hide. However, therapy, the client
faces the reality of friends, family, colleagues, and in some cases the employer learning about
their disorder. Psychotherapy requires the client’s will and effort to invest in the therapy and
combination of both.
and medication is known to be more effective in treating many psychological disorders. For
has shown major improvements in adults (Norqvist, 2010). Team members of Massachusetts
General Hospital tested around 86 adults on medication combined with a one-on-one session of
CBT. The study revealed a better improvement of symptoms compared to clients who take the
medication only (Nordqvist, 2010). However, the average person prefers to start on medication
The use of medications has proved to be effective for treatment of anxiety and easing
symptoms. However, medication alone does not heal mental illness, but only assists in managing
the symptoms (Wilson & Guerra, 2016). However, it may be occasionally for the patient’s safety
and stability. When a patient is suffers from anxiety, medication only helps in stabilizing the
condition. It can enable the client to opt for therapy, without the interference of symptoms.
Patients may be prescribed one or various medications the treatment for anxiety (Wilson &
Guerra, 2016). Treating patients with anxiety disorders with treatment methods is very effective
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when using psychotherapy and cognitive therapy. It’s important to note that anxiety attacks
situations can be controlled through teaching the patients on how reduce the severity to a
minimum (NIMH, 2013). A therapist that uses psychotherapy intends to help the patient acquire
the required skills that can help him/her to cope with the challenging situation into an organized
and healthy one (Antony & Rowa, 2008). Therefore, patients required to have a combination of
psychotherapy and medication (Tesca et.al, 2006). It has been stated that medication and CBT
may have conflicting effects in treating anxiety disorders. Initial data has proved that combining
medication and CBT has proved to be better than medication alone for in treating anxiety
disorders. Additionally, for treating patients with PTSD, a combination of CBT with drugs
The foremost approaches in treating patients include the cognitive therapy and behavioral
therapy. So, in psychotherapy, the therapist tries hard to improve the relationship with the patient
(Antony, & Rowa, 2008). This relationship is practical and useful in changing the client’s
psychological condition, the reflection of self-worth, and individual. Observing the patient’s
improvement becomes easy and efficient (Antony, & Rowa, 2008). Thus, the combination of
medication and psychotherapy tries to close the gap between the patient and the practitioner
which helps the patient recover and understand the whole therapy process (Tesca et.al, 2006).
Conclusion
In conclusion, information regarding treatment options for a patient that has been
diagnosed with anxiety disorder is a serious issue. Therefore, it’s important to recommend either
panic attacks which subject a person to extreme fear. Anxiety attacks usually occur abruptly and
without notice. Anxiety disorders can sometimes stop a person from everyday activities when
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feeling anxious. A lot of people suffer from anxiety disorders every day, and there are many
probable causes of this disorder. Therapy and medication are different treatment options.
However, the combination of medication and psychotherapy is more effective and medication is
not necessary or would actually hinder the client’s treatment. Psychotherapy is very effective
even after medication because after the patient is interviewed and evaluated, their goals and
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