Sunday, February 4, 2018

Cognitive Therapies And Failure To Launch Anxiety Syndrome

By Ronald Olson


In many cases, children whom suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and others growing up dealing with depressive disorders suffer from Failure To Launch Anxiety Syndrome. As such, there is often a need for ongoing support when it comes to functional improvement. For, it can often be difficult to leave home or function on a regular basis when suffering from these issues.

Studies have shown that when it comes to this condition, cognitive treatments are often the most helpful. For, when treating individuals based on the improvement of a syndrome as instructed in a manual rather than personal experiences, it can often be difficult to see how far those individuals have come. As such, there are a number of issues which need be considered when treating someone with this condition.

These issues include whether an individual is feeling happier, has a connection to the real world and can leave home and function in public. In addition, it is essential that if and when doing so, the individual have a clear understanding of the difference between reality and imagination. If so, many can often learn how to take care of personal responsibilities such as taking public transportation, grocery shopping and going to events and medical appointments.

Family and loved ones can often be integral when working with these individuals. For, love and acceptance go a long way in helping an individual become more self-aware, self-confident and self-sufficient. Whereas, having these connections can also help build a resistance to procrastination. While this is the case, if the individual has other disabilities which are debilitating, it is important to consider these issues when developing and providing treatment options.

Psychotherapy or counseling is often not enough to keep these individuals in check. As such, it is important that any recommendations made by a doctor or therapist are followed on a regular basis. In addition, it is important that if taking medication and an individual has a change in lifestyle, that the change be reported. For, in many cases, there may be a need to change medication based on anxiety levels which can occur during this type change.

Also, the first time an individual leaves home for the first time after having been housebound, a chaperon is often recommended. For, it can often be overwhelming when stepping back out into public for the first time. Whether going to a grocery, taking a bus or attending an event, a chaperon can often make the experience far more enjoyable for the individual.

Once having left home, if the anxiety becomes debilitating or beyond control, it is important to go back inside as soon as possible. In addition, it is also important to recognize that this is part of a disability and to provide praise for trying while never scolding or punishing the individual for not being able to move forward. For, while some people can eventually reach this point, not all are able to do so.

In some cases, a cognitive approach can provide a great deal more freedom to those suffering from anxiety and other related issues. Whereas, there are some individuals whom might never be able to function in public individually or with a chaperon. In most cases, the ability to do so is determined by whether or not an individual can let go of fears and attachments, whether due to past traumas or chemical imbalances in the brain.




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