OVERVIEW

Anxiety is a normal emotion that we all experience at one point or another. It is the body’s natural response to stress or danger. However, for some people, anxiety can become so severe that it interferes with their daily lives. This is known as an anxiety disorder.

An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by persistent and excessive worry, fear, and stress. These feelings can be so strong that they start to interfere with your daily life. If you are struggling to control your anxiety, it is important to seek professional help.

There are many different types of anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

SYMPTOMS

The signs and symptoms of general anxiety may include the following:

• Excessive worry.
• Intrusive thoughts.
• Restlessness.
• Irritability.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Sleep problems.

CAUSES

As with many mental health conditions, the cause of generalized anxiety disorder likely arises from a complex interaction of biological and environmental factors, which may include:

• Differences in brain chemistry and function.
• Genetics.
• Differences in the way threats are perceived.
• Development and personality.

TREATMENT

DISCLAIMER: we do NOT prescribe controlled substances.

Available treatments we offer:

• Paroxetine (Paxil).
• Venlafaxine (Effexor).
• Buspirone (Buspar).
• Escitalopram (Lexapro).
• Hydroxyzine (may cause drowsiness).
• Duloxetine (Cymbalta).