Anxiety

What is an Anxiety Disorder?

We all have a fight-or-flight response which is our ability to respond to a challenging situation. Stress is part of life. However, if worry and stress are taking over, and your fears are interfering with your everyday life, you may have an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders are very common and present themselves in several ways.

Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most common anxiety disorders. Anxiety causes pervasive worry about everyday concerns such as work, family health, and even something simple like making an appointment or paying a bill. It can make you feel tense, tired, and on-edge, all at the same time.  

Panic disorder is another common anxiety disorder and it’s characterized by panic attacks, which are episodes of extreme psychological and physical distress. You might experience fear of impending doom and being out of control.  

Physical symptoms of a panic attack can be:

• A racing or pounding heart

• Problem breathing

• Sweating

• Dizziness

• Chest pain

• Trembling

• Numb or tingling hands

• Abdominal pain or nausea

Social anxiety disorder is also a common anxiety disorder. If you have a social anxiety disorder, social interactions and situations can trigger your fears and nervousness. Feelings stemming from a fear of humiliation or being judged negatively, can make you avoid social situations and interfere with your ability to function at school or work.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are also mental health conditions that also present with anxiety and insomnia.

When should I talk to a mental health specialist about anxiety?

It is time to seek help from a professional when your anxiety and fears interfere with your ability to enjoy life. Make an appointment with our board-certified mental health provider, Juliet Bissett, for an assessment. While everyone can feel anxious or worried from time to time if you’re usually on edge or dealing with fears that lead to avoidance behaviors you may need help to manage your anxiety.

How is anxiety treated? 

 Every client is unique and requires a personalized treatment plan. Juliet usually combines anti-anxiety medications and/or natural supplements and lifestyle modifications to treat most anxiety. Learn techniques to cope with stress and manage your behavioral responses to your negative thoughts and fears during an in-person visit or remote Telehealth session. 

If you’re stressed and worried about anxiety, please reach out to Feel Good Concierge today. We are here to help!