If you’re experiencing extreme symptoms of anxiety and fear that seem out of proportion to your situation, you may suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and could benefit from professional support.
Think you may have an anxiety condition?
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S.
40
million adults suffer from anxiety
19
of the U.S. population is affected by anxiety disorders
Understanding Anxiety
Common Symptoms
When anxiety symptoms become overwhelming, they can interfere with your daily activities. More intense symptoms can include:
- Persistent, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life
- Feeling restless, on edge,or unable to relax
- Fatigue or exhaustion, even if you haven’t been physically active
- Difficulty focusing or concentrating
- Feeling unusually irritable or short-tempered
- Having trouble falling asleep or experiencing unsatisfying sleep
- Physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, sweating, trembling, or feeling dizzy
- Avoiding situations or activities that might trigger anxiety
Causes
You may develop anxiety that becomes more severe over time as a result of more common risk factors such as:
- Genetics: Anxiety can sometimes run in families
- Childhood experiences: Trauma or other childhood conditions like shyness can contribute to adult anxiety
- Personality traits: Some personality types are more prone to anxiety
- Stress or other mental conditions: If you have depression or suffer from stress buildup, you may suffer anxiety as well
- Substances: Drug or alcohol use can worsen anxiety
How We Can Help
Anxiety disorders are treatable. You may be able to reduce your symptoms after several (or fewer) months of therapy with a MindGlow Health therapist.
If you’ve been suffering with anxiety symptoms that are preventing you from living the life you want, MindGlow Health can help.
Drawing on a vibrant legacy of nearly 25 years at the forefront of behavioral health excellence, our providers will work one-on-one with you to create a tailored program of talk therapy and medication management (if necessary) designed to treat your unique needs and concerns.
Talk Therapy Benefits
Talk therapy can be a key part of treating and managing anxiety.
Mindglow Health providers will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan that may include one of a variety of styles of therapy to help you identify negative thought patterns and behaviors. They may also use other tools and exercises to reduce symptoms, while recommending certain lifestyle changes to support your mental health journey.
All our therapists are licensed, qualified, and experienced mental health professionals.
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Medication Management
Medication may be necessary for some people with anxiety disorders. Research has shown that there is benefit to therapy and medication for some patients, whereas others will be able to benefit from therapy alone.
If medication is recommended to reduce symptoms and improve your mood, your therapist will work with our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) to prescribe an appropriate medication as part of a unique program that works for you.
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