Anxiety

There are several types of anxiety disorders. There is no one treatment appropriate for all anxiety disorders. Learning whether the anxiety is generalized or related to stressful events, panic, phobias, medical or psychological disorders is important in deciding a treatment plan.
There are several types of anxiety disorders. There is no one treatment appropriate for all anxiety disorders. Learning whether the anxiety is generalized or related to stressful events, panic, phobias, medical or psychological disorders is important in deciding a treatment plan.
  • The Principle Symptoms of Anxiety
    • Trembling / feeling shaky
    • Restlessness
    • Muscle tension
    • Shortness of breath, smothering sensation
    • Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
    • Sweating or increased perspiration
    • Cold hand and/or feet
    • Lightheadedness and dizziness
    • Tingling
    • Diarrhea / Constipation
    • Frequent urination
    • Feelings of unreality (derealization)
    • Insomnia
    • Difficulty with attention and concentration
    • Nervousness
    • Irritability
  • Direct Features of Anxiety, but they are also Symptoms of:

    These symptoms are direct features of anxiety, but they are also symptoms of:

    • Adrenal tumor
    • Alcoholism
    • Endocrine imbalance
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Medications / Drugs / Caffeine
    • Mitro valve prolapse
    • Parathyroid disease
    • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Trembling / feeling shaky
  • Restlessness
  • Muscle tension
  • Shortness of breath, smothering sensation
  • Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
  • Sweating or increased perspiration
  • Cold hand and/or feet
  • Lightheadedness and dizziness
  • Tingling
  • Diarrhea / Constipation
  • Frequent urination
  • Feelings of unreality (derealization)
  • Insomnia
  • Difficulty with attention and concentration
  • Nervousness
  • Irritability
Man Suffering From Anxiety — Lewisville, TX — The Lawlis Peavey PNP Center

PNP Assessment for Anxiety Disorders

Basic Protocol:
  • Brain functioning as analyzed from a Quantitative EEG study.
  • Biofeedback Psychophysiological Profile assessment to measure psychophysiological arousal and one's current ability to relax, self-calm, and manage stressful situations.
  • Psychological functioning
  • Educational / work style, demands and functioning
  • Environmental Toxicity
  • Diet and exercise regimes
  • Sleep disturbances

PNP Basic Skill Development

While at the Lawlis Peavey PNP Center assessment strategies for managing situations which produce anxiety will be demonstrated and practiced. Self-work or homework assignments will be given to further the development for self-skill management.

Learning new strategies may employ:
  • Neurotherapy
  • Biofeedback with home practice
  • Education
  • Diet management
  • Detoxification recommendations
  • Hormonal rebalancing
  • Exercise activity
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Psycho-spiritual direction
  • Family therapy