A nurse wants to teach alternative coping strategies to a patient experiencing severe anxiety

Summary

• Be informed – accept that OCD is a recognised and treatable mental health condition, and that understanding what it is all about is the first step towards recovery.
• Helping a person with their compulsive behaviours can reinforce their symptoms. However, it is important that the involvement of friends and family in rituals is reduced in a very gradual way as part of an agreed plan with the person or treatment program.
• Encourage the person to seek help from a professional experienced in treating OCD.

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• A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave familiar environments, because they are afraid of having a panic attack.

• You can help your child overcome anxiety by taking their fears seriously and encouraging them to talk about their feelings.

• Anxiety disorders are common mental health problems that affect many people.

• Anxiety disorders are common, affecting about one in ten with persistent, excessive worrying that can hinder their ability to function. They may worry constantly about things that do not warrant it or that may never happen.

• In this video clip, participants discuss the various forms of treatment and support they have received from medical professionals as well as from other sources. Some of the strategies for managing anxiety are explored, including techniques such as physical activity, breathing exercises, and sticking to a routine.

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Summary

• Anxiety disorders can affect a person’s ability to work, study and participate in other activities.
• Recovery is possible with the appropriate treatment.
• Some ways to manage anxiety disorders include learning about anxiety, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, correct breathing techniques, dietary adjustments, exercise, learning to be assertive, building self-esteem, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, structured problem solving, medication and support groups.

This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:

This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:

Related information

• A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave familiar environments, because they are afraid of having a panic attack.

• You can help your child overcome anxiety by taking their fears seriously and encouraging them to talk about their feelings.

• Anxiety disorders are common mental health problems that affect many people.

• Anxiety disorders are common, affecting about one in ten with persistent, excessive worrying that can hinder their ability to function. They may worry constantly about things that do not warrant it or that may never happen.

• In this video clip, participants discuss the various forms of treatment and support they have received from medical professionals as well as from other sources. Some of the strategies for managing anxiety are explored, including techniques such as physical activity, breathing exercises, and sticking to a routine.

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Content disclaimer

Content on this website is provided for information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. The information and materials contained on this website are not intended to constitute a comprehensive guide concerning all aspects of the therapy, product or treatment described on the website. All users are urged to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis and answers to their medical questions and to ascertain whether the particular therapy, service, product or treatment described on the website is suitable in their circumstances. The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website.

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