Anxiety

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a mental health condition that causes excessive fear, worry, or nervousness that can be difficult to control. When anxiety becomes persistent or overwhelming, it can affect your emotional well-being, physical health, and ability to function at work, school, or home.

There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. While each affects people differently, all can make everyday situations feel stressful or overwhelming.

Anxiety may develop gradually or appear after a stressful life event, ongoing pressure, or a traumatic experience. In some cases, it occurs without an obvious cause. Although occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, persistent symptoms shouldn't be ignored and are often highly treatable.

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation helps your provider identify the factors contributing to your symptoms and develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Anxiety can affect both your mind and body. Common symptoms include:

• Constant worry or excessive fear
• Racing thoughts
• Feeling restless, tense, or on edge
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability
• Trouble sleeping
• Muscle tension
• Heart palpitations
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Panic attacks or sudden feelings of intense fear

Over time, untreated anxiety can affect your relationships, work performance, physical health, and overall quality of life. With the right treatment, however, many people experience significant symptom relief and regain a greater sense of calm, confidence, and control.

How is anxiety treated?

Your anxiety treatment begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to better understand your symptoms, medical history, and personal goals. Based on your needs, your provider develops a personalized treatment plan designed to help you manage anxiety and improve your overall well-being.

Treatment may include:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
• Medication management, when appropriate
• Education about anxiety and its triggers
• Healthy coping strategies
• Stress management techniques
• Ongoing telehealth follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and adjust treatment as needed

Because anxiety often occurs alongside depression, trauma-related conditions, and other mental health disorders, your provider also evaluates your overall mental health to ensure you receive comprehensive, coordinated care.

If anxiety is preventing you from living the life you want, Oasis Health and Wellness can help. Call the office or book your telehealth appointment online today.