Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear, or uneasiness. Over 40 million US adults have experienced anxiety. Symptoms of Anxiety may include:

• Sweating

• Feeling restless

• Rapid heartbeat

• Difficulty concentrating

• Shortness of breath

An anxiety disorder is a condition in which you have anxiety and it does not go away. An anxiety disorder may get worse over a certain span of time. These symptoms last longer, which may interfere with everyday tasks. A generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) consists of ordinary worries, like money, family, work, and health. People with GAD worry excessively, and may worry every single day for months without treatment

Phobias are another common form of anxiety. A phobia is an intense fear of something that poses little to no danger. Phobias are different for everyone, but common phobias include:

• Spiders

• Social situations

• Enclosed spaces

• Germs

• Crowds or crowded places

Without treatment, phobias may become chronic into adulthood.

Exposure therapy is a common form of treatment for Anxiety disorders, especially for phobias. This assists patients in overcoming the fear rather than living with it. It may be as simple as having a discussion with one of our specialists to overcome the intense feeling of anxiety. Medication is a long term solution to anxiety. Make sure to consult your doctor before starting a medication to find the best fit for you.