Depression And Anxiety in Tulsa, OK
Depression and anxiety refer to common mood disorders that frequently coexist. Leta Bell, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Asheville, North Carolina, who offers counseling exclusively online, explains that depression and anxiety, whether occurring separately or together, may impact one's thoughts and emotions. Anxiety and depression can also have physical symptoms.
Defining Depression
Depression refers to a mood health disorder characterized by chronic feelings of sadness and a noticeable decrease in interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyable.
Depression is complex, with no single cause but nearly limitless triggers. It could start with-
- A traumatic event.
- A biological change (such as menopause/pregnancy/miscarriage).
- Substance abuse.
- A family history.
- The consequence of a life loss (loneliness), etc.
Often, multiple factors combine, creating a downward spiral that deepens the depression.
Defining Anxiety
Anxiety refers to one’s coping mechanism in which you adapt physically and emotionally to perceived threats, whether real or imagined. When appropriate, anxiety is a normal and even beneficial reaction when facing dangerous situations.
Anxiety disorders, however, can vary in symptoms and triggers, which can all interfere with daily activities.
Types of Anxiety
Anxiety is problematic when it arises without any perceived threat or persists long after the danger has passed. One specific category is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), characterized by excessive worry about everyday aspects of life such as relationships, work, and health. Other types include -
- Social Anxiety Disorder – Characterized by behaviors that lead to avoidance of social situations.
- Phobias - intense, irrational fears about specific objects or situations, such as heights, flying, crowds, and more.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – OCD is marked by persistent, unwanted thoughts (i.e., obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (i.e., compulsions) that are performed to lessen anxiety.
- Panic Disorder – Unexpected intense fear accompanied by sweating, racing heart, etc.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD results from a traumatic event. Its symptoms vary but include –
- Nightmares.
- Flashbacks.
- Intense anxiety, and more.
While anxiety disorders can be frightening and disruptive, help is available.
Treatment Options for Depression and Anxiety
Leta Bell blends conventional, complementary, and alternative approaches that help clients learn personal skills to overcome the negative impacts of anxiety and stress.
- EMDR Therapy.
- Compressive Resource Model.
- Imago Relationship Therapy, and more.
Contact a Leading North Carolina and Oklahoma Online Licensed Professional Counselor
For more information about our telehealth counseling options regarding anxiety and depression, contact Leta Bell, who has over 15 years of counseling experience, by email or online.