Naturopathic Treatments for Anxiety & Depression
When we think of anxiety, we might think of nervousness before a big interview or presentation.
Likewise, depression may seem like sadness related to something bad that happened.
These are both true. Though, this type of anxiety and depression generally passes with the event. It may be difficult in the moment, but over time it will get better.
However, if you’ve been dealing with depression or anxiety on a long-term basis, or you’re having trouble pinpointing a specific event it relates to, it may be indicative of a deeper issue.
Fortunately, Dr. Pat offers naturopathic solutions which can help you manage your anxiety and depression.
What Causes Depression?
Depression has been linked to a number of different ailments. As a result, it can take many different forms.
Sometimes, it’s linked with a specific event in life. Postpartum depression, for example, is common among those who have recently given birth. Seasonal affective disorder, which may have the most appropriate acronym in history, SAD, is linked with the gloom of winter.
However, there are a number of other possible causes of depression. These include:
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Hypothyroidism
- A hormone imbalance
- Genetic history of depression
- Heart disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic fatigue
- Multiple sclerosis
- Certain types of cancer
- Previous head injuries
Depression has also been linked with a number of other psychiatric disorders, including:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Substance abuse
- Anorexia
- Bulimia
These are just some of the possible source of depression. As a result, if you believe you may have depression, Dr. Pat will want a deep understanding of your current and past health conditions.
Symptoms Of Depression
When diagnosing depression, it mostly comes down to how you feel. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, book an appointment with Dr. Pat. He’ll work with you to uncover the root cause of why you feel the way you do. From there, he’ll offer a personalized treatment plan designed to get you feeling your best once more.
- Difficulty focusing
- Memory problems
- A pessimistic outlook
- Feelings of guilt, hopelessness, or despair
- Insomnia
- Chronic fatigue
- Nervousness
- Irritability
- Lack of motivation
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
What Causes Anxiety ?
Anxiety is your body’s way of responding to a stressful situation. It may often be accompanied by fear or nervousness about the future.
There is currently no known cure for anxiety. And that’s a good thing, because in general anxiety is there to protect you. Anxiety can help you prepare for an important meeting or a big date. However, if your anxiety is ongoing or causing problems in your life, it can create a problem.
Is your anxiety a problem in your life? If so, it may be related to one of the following:
- A genetic predisposition to anxiety
- Hyperthyroidism
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Withdrawal from a substance dependency
- Side effects from certain pharmaceutical medications
- Irritable bowel syndrome or other bowel issues
- Chronic pain
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- The presence of certain types of tumours
Symptoms Of Anxiety
If you’re wondering whether or not you have anxiety, consult the following list. If you check off one or more of the boxes, it’s possible you have anxiety.
- Muscle tension
- Clenched jaw
- Shaking or restless arms or legs
- Nausea
- Chronic pain, especially in the back
- Headaches
- Numbness in your arms or legs
- Excessive sweating
- Heart palpitations
Contact Dr. Pat to book your appointment and find out more.
Get Help For Anxiety & Depression
If you believe you may be suffering from anxiety or depression, the first step is to book an appointment with Dr. Pat.
There’s a reason why you feel the way you do. Pharmaceutical drugs may help you feel better, but they don’t generally address the root cause of your symptoms.
Dr. Pat will work to uncover what it is that’s causing your anxiety and depression. From there, he’ll put together a treatment plan designed to address it. The goal is to remove the source of your negative feelings, so you can get back to enjoying life like you once did.
If you’re currently seeing a medical doctor for treatment, Dr. Pat can work with your current regimen. He’ll address the root cause while your medical doctor focuses on your symptoms.
Anxiety and depression can be crippling disorders that make it nearly impossible to live life to its fullest. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Contact Dr. Pat today to book an appointment and find out how naturopathic medicine can help you feel great.