Types of anxiety disorders treated in Kolhapur​

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Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Chronic excessive worry about daily life events.

 

Panic Disorder

Sudden intense episodes of fear with physical symptoms.

 

Social Anxiety Disorder

Fear of social scrutiny or embarrassment.

 

Phobias

• Fear of flying

• Fear of heights

• Claustrophobia

• Needle phobia

• Driving phobia

• Health anxiety (illness anxiety)

Phobias are highly treatable with structured psychological techniques and, when required, medication.

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How Anxiety Appears in Daily Life

Understanding real-life patterns helps clarify diagnosis.

 

Example 1: Panic Disorder

“Why is my heart racing? Am I having a heart attack?”
→ Leads to repeated emergency visits
→ Avoidance of crowded places
→ Fear of being alone

 

Example 2: Social Anxiety

“What if I say something wrong?”, "What if my friends laugh at my mistake?"
→ Avoids meetings
→ Declines presentations
→ Career growth affected

 

Example 3: Health Anxiety

“Is this symptom serious?”
→ Repeated medical testing
→ Constant reassurance seeking
→ Emotional exhaustion

 

Example 4: Phobia

“What if I lose control while driving?” "What if I fall from this height?"
→ Avoids highways
→ Limits travel
→ Dependency on others

These cycles reinforce anxiety unless treated systematically.

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What to Expect in Your First Anxiety Consultation

A Structured, Confidential and Personalised Evaluation

Seeking help for anxiety can feel overwhelming. The first consultation is designed to be calm, structured and respectful.

 

1️⃣ Detailed Clinical Assessment

The consultation typically includes:

• Discussion of current symptoms (worry, panic, avoidance, sleep changes)

• Onset and duration of anxiety

• Triggers and stressors profiling and identification

• Past medical and psychiatric history

• Current medications

• Impact on work, relationships and daily functioning

• Screening for co-existing depression, OCD or stress related disorders.. 

This helps differentiate between:

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder

• Panic Disorder

• Social Anxiety

• Specific Phobias

• Stress-related conditions

• Medical causes of anxiety

A clear diagnosis is essential for effective treatment.

 

2️⃣ Understanding the Anxiety Cycle

You will be helped to understand:

• How anxious thoughts trigger physical symptoms

• How avoidance reinforces anxiety

• Why panic attacks feel intense but are not dangerous

Many patients feel relieved simply understanding what is happening biologically and psychologically.

 

3️⃣ Personalised Treatment Plan

Based on assessment, a structured plan is discussed, which may include:

• Psychotherapy (such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)

• Exposure techniques for phobias

• Stress regulation strategies

• Lifestyle and sleep guidance

• Medication if clinically indicated

Treatment is collaborative. Decisions are explained clearly before starting.

 

4️⃣ Addressing Concerns About Medication

If medication is recommended:

• Doses are carefully selected

• Side effects are discussed transparently

• Treatment duration is explained

• Regular follow-up is planned

Medication is not prescribed unnecessarily. Many cases improve with therapy alone.

 

5️⃣ Confidential and Ethical Care

All consultations are confidential.
Records are maintained responsibly.
Treatment is evidence-based and ethically guided.

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Our Approach to Anxiety Treatment

Evidence-Based. Structured. Long-Term Recovery Focused.

Anxiety is not treated with quick reassurance alone. It requires a systematic approach.

 

✔ Accurate Diagnosis First

• Symptoms are carefully evaluated before labelling a condition.

• We use internationally recognized diagnostic criteria (ICD-10 / DSM framework)

• Structured instruments like Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A)

 

✔ Integrated Treatment

• Psychological therapy and medication (when required) are combined thoughtfully.

 

✔ Focus on Functional Recovery

• The goal is not just symptom reduction, but restoration of work, social and emotional functioning.

 

✔ Gradual Exposure for Phobias

• Avoidance is addressed step-by-step using structured exposure methods.

• Systemic desensitization

• Exposure and response prevention

 

✔ Regular Monitoring

• Progress is reviewed and treatment adjusted as needed.

This structured approach is followed consistently for anxiety patients treated at our Kolhapur clinic.

 

Reassurance for First-Time Patients

• You are not judged.

• Anxiety disorders are common and treatable.

• Panic attacks, though frightening, are not life-threatening.

• Early intervention improves outcomes.

• Phobias are highly treatable.

• Recovery is possible with structured treatment.

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Evidence-Based Anxiety Treatment in Kolhapur

Our treatment approach aligns with international guidelines (NICE, APA, IPS).

Evidence-based anxiety treatment in Kolhapur requires structured psychotherapy and, when necessary, carefully monitored medication.

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1️⃣ Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Helps patients:

• Identify distorted thinking patterns

• Reduce catastrophic interpretation

• Break the anxiety cycle

• Develop coping strategies

Structured sessions are conducted over 6–15 sessions depending on severity.

 

2️⃣ Exposure-Based Therapy (For Phobias & Panic)

Gradual, controlled exposure to feared situations:

• Reduces avoidance

• Builds tolerance to anxiety

• Decreases fear response over time

Often considered gold standard for phobic disorders.

 

3️⃣ Medication (When Clinically Indicated)

In moderate to severe anxiety:

• SSRIs and other evidence-based medications may be prescribed

• Doses are carefully selected

• Side effects are discussed transparently

• Follow-up monitoring is scheduled

Physical symptoms may improve within weeks.
Core anxiety patterns typically improve over 6–12 weeks.

Medication is not prescribed unnecessarily.

 

4️⃣ Stress Regulation & Relaxation Training

• Breathing regulation

• Sleep restructuring

• Systematic desensitisation

• Behavioural activation

These techniques help restore nervous system stability.

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When Should You Seek Help?

Consider psychiatric consultation if:

• Anxiety persists beyond 2 weeks

• Panic attacks are recurrent

• You avoid normal activities

• Sleep is severely disturbed

• Physical symptoms persist despite medical evaluation

• Work or relationships are affected

Early intervention improves long-term outcomes.

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