Different types of anxiety: recognising them and finding relief
Experiencing anxiety is not a “choice”. One in four people has genetics for disorders such as generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Clinical psychologist Dr. Colinda Linde clarifies these conditions, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, including medication and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: a collaborative, research-based intervention.
Dr. Colinda Linde
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In ep. 57 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Colinda clarifies
why anxiety is one of her “favourite things to work with”
how to distinguish between a functional and clinical level of anxiety
the cognitive and body symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
how that first panic attack happens, including the “final straw” - perhaps simply an extra cup of coffee
how the first panic attack may lead to successive attacks and go hand in hand with agoraphobia, social phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder
the 2 types of social anxiety (it’s not a fear of people, or shyness) and what studies show about the frontal lobes of people with social phobia
the role of obsessions and compulsions in OCD, and the difference between OCD and psychosis
the symptoms of each type of anxiety, and how they are diagnosed
treating anxiety disorders on the chemical side: research-based interventions such as medication, exercise, meditation and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
CBT, an empirical, relatively short therapy characterised by an equal relationship between therapist and client, and the teaching of skills
how CBT approaches thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how it can be used in group therapy
how Colinda’s book, Get the balance right: coping strategies for working moms, came about
Colinda’s 3 tips for any anxiety.
In this episode, Colinda mentions:
The Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), a questionnaire developed by Dr. Michael R. Liebowitz.
When “Dr. Google” is utilised to discover more about anxiety, Colinda recommends the following sites: www.sadag.org or https://www.mayoclinic.org/ or https://www.verywellmind.com/
Once you’ve listened to the podcast, you’ll understand why this link to the theme of the series Marco Polo is included here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6onwcVx8BDg
Will Cognitive Behaviour Therapy work for you? Colinda explains.
Also read Colinda’s advice to moms juggling too many demands.
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Get the balance right: coping strategies for working moms by Dr. Colinda Linde is available on https://thoughtsfirst.com/ and on Amazon (as an e-book or paperback).
Contact details
Dr Colinda Linde is a clinical psychologist, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy specialist, author and speaker based in Johannesburg. She is a director of The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and chairperson of SADAG’s Scientific and Advisory Board. Colinda has been in private practice for 32 years. She specialises in anxiety disorders and works extensively in the areas of stress management, work-life balance, sleep issues, assertion and mindfulness.
Colinda offers individual consults (in person and online), public and group workshops and has created self-help books and courses to meet the need for access to mental health. She is also a regular keynote speaker and “mental health educator”.
Tel. 010 591 2223
Email: receptionthecbtgroup@gmail.com
Address: Premier Health Centre, 13 Mackay Ave, Randburg
For speaking enquiries: Andre du Toit: 0823138165 or andre@bigpositiveguy.com
Websites:
www.colindalinde.com (including a section on CBT)
The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.
Music by Mart-Marie Snyman
Thumbnail image: Pexels.
Photograph of Dr. Colinda Linde: supplied.
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