Anxiety Q & A

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. It may cause your heart to race, your palms to sweat, and your stomach to churn.

Everyone experiences anxiety on occasion, but if the issue occurs regularly and makes it difficult to work or participate in other activities, it’s important to get treatment as you may have an anxiety disorder. That’s especially true if your symptoms last for several weeks or even months at a time.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Symptoms of anxiety include:

• Rapid heart rate
• Difficulty breathing
• Restlessness
• Trouble focusing
• Difficulty falling asleep

If you have anxiety, you might also experience nightmares, intrusive thoughts, or panic attacks.

What causes anxiety?

Experts aren’t entirely sure what causes an anxiety disorder, but several factors are thought to contribute, including your unique brain chemistry and certain environmental factors. Genetics may also play a role. For example, if your parents or grandparents suffer from anxiety, you’re more likely to as well.

What are the types of anxiety disorders?

At ProMedTC, LLC, Tymur treats several types of anxiety disorders, including

• Panic disorder – experiencing unexpected panic attacks
• Phobias – irrational fears of a specific object, situation, or activity
• Social anxiety disorder – fear of being around others or being judged by them
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder – performing repetitive behaviors due to anxiety
• Separation anxiety – fear of leaving home or being separated from loved ones
• illness anxiety disorder – fear that you’re sick or getting sick
  Tymur also treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that may cause anxiety

How is anxiety diagnosed?

At ProMedTC, LLC, Tymur diagnoses anxiety by reviewing your health history. Next, he conducts a comprehensive physical exam and a mental health evaluation. During the assessment, you respond to a series of psychological questions.

If Tymur suspects your symptoms are due to an underlying medical condition, he might also order blood tests or lab work like urinalysis. These measures can rule out nutritional deficiencies or hormonal imbalances.

Lastly, Tymur uses a series of anxiety tests and scales to assess the severity of your symptoms.

How is anxiety treated?

Treatment for anxiety depends on various factors, including the severity of your symptoms and their effect on your daily life. If your symptoms are mild, lifestyle changes like exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, and practicing meditation may provide relief.

If your symptoms continue or get worse, you might benefit from prescription medication, behavioral therapy, such as counseling, or a combination of both. Medications can help balance your brain chemistry and prevent episodes of anxiety, while counseling teaches skills to help you cope. To receive treatment for anxiety, make an appointment at ProMedTC, LLC by calling the office today or clicking the online scheduling tool.

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