Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) 

People experience anxiety in many ways during their lifetime. Some may require a specialized treatment approach to help them face these challenges. Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital has designed a comprehensive course of treatment to directly address these concerns.

Anxiety can be experienced in many ways including:

• Pounding heart
• Refusal to go to class, school, or work
• Extreme shyness
• Excessive hand washing
• Constant checking of items such as locks, doors, windows
• Avoidance or fear of people, places, or things
• Constant worry
• Extreme startle response
• Reassurance seeking
• Severe fear of public speaking
• Sleep disturbance
• Hyperventilation
• Sweating
• Not eating or over eating
• Fear of losing control
• Hoarding of materials or pets
• Self-medication with drugs or alcohol

Free Confidential Assessment & Referrals

A counselor is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we are committed to prompt attention.

Please call us at 1-800-432-5005.