Anxiety - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. It is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at some point. However, for some people, anxiety becomes excessive, persistent, and disruptive to daily life. This more severe form of anxiety is considered an anxiety disorder.

There are several different types of anxiety disorders:

• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves chronic, exaggerated worrying about everyday events. People with GAD often expect the worst to happen and struggle with feelings of dread.
• Social anxiety disorder involves an intense fear of social situations and interactions with others. People with social anxiety worry about being negatively judged or embarrassed.
• Panic disorder involves suddenly occurring panic attacks - intense episodes of fear, heart palpitations, sweating, and dizziness. People with panic disorder worry about when their next attack will happen.
• Phobias are fears about specific objects or situations that are excessive and irrational. Common phobias include claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) and arachnophobia (fear of spiders).
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) done to alleviate anxiety. For example, obsessively washing hands due to a fear of germs.

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions. However, with the right treatment and support, people can overcome anxiety and regain control of their lives. Therapy and medications are often prescribed. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in particular is very effective for teaching coping skills to manage anxiety.

If you struggle with anxiety, know that you are not alone. At Vitality Hormone Clinic, we understand how debilitating anxiety can be. Our integrative psychiatrists and therapists specialize in scientifically-proven treatments personalized to your symptoms and needs. We offer cutting-edge approaches like IV therapy for fast-acting anxiety relief. Our goal is to empower you to live your best life, free from excessive anxiety and worry. Let us help you feel like yourself again. Call today to schedule a consultation!