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Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety services offered in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO

Are you constantly anxious, worried about simple things, or fearful when other people seem to be relaxed? These may be signs of an anxiety disorder, which affects almost 20% of adults in the United States. At Paramount Health Directions, an integrative psychiatry and wellness clinic in Denver, Colorado, the experienced team provides anxiety treatments that help you stay calm in everyday situations. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

How are anxiety and an anxiety disorder different?

Anxiety is a feeling often described as fear, nervousness, or worry. While everyone feels anxious now and then, anxiety disorders are ongoing or extreme and may negatively affect your quality of life when left untreated. 

Various types of anxiety disorders exist; each has its own set of unique characteristics. See the Paramount Health Directions experts at the first sign of a problem. 

Which symptoms can anxiety disorders cause?

An anxiety disorder can cause the following symptoms:

  • Fear or worry in everyday situations
  • Intense anxiety or terror
  • Panic attacks
  • Avoiding things that trigger anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Nervousness
  • Tension
  • Restlessness
  • Rapid breathing
  • Increased heart rate
  • Trembling
  • Sweating
  • Fatigue 
  • Weakness
  • Trouble concentration
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) issues

You might have difficulty controlling worry, making it hard to perform your best at school or work and in relationships. 

What are the different types of anxiety disorders?

Examples of anxiety disorders include the following:

  • Social anxiety disorder: distress or nervousness in social situations
  • Agoraphobia: fear of situations that cause embarrassment or feeling trapped
  • Generalized anxiety disorder: excessive, persistent worry in ordinary situations
  • Anxiety due to a medical condition: anxiety related to a physical health problem
  • Selective mutism: speaking only in certain situations
  • Separation anxiety disorder: extreme anxiety when a child separates from their parents
  • Panic disorder: intense fear or anxiety and difficulty breathing (panic attacks)
  • Substance use anxiety disorder: anxiety related to misusing drugs
  • Phobias: extreme fear when exposed to specific situations or objects

The cause of an anxiety disorder may stem from past trauma, certain personality traits, a family history of anxiety, drug or alcohol misuse, stress, depression, or a physical health problem. 

How is an anxiety disorder diagnosed?

Diagnosing an anxiety disorder involves a discussion about your medical history and symptoms and a psychiatric evaluation to assess your emotions, moods, thoughts, and behaviors. Paramount Health Directions also offers genetic testing to determine which medications may best suit you.

How is anxiety treated?

Paramount Health Directions provides an array of treatments for anxiety. Examples include:

  • Prescription medication
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure therapy
  • Other forms of psychotherapy
  • Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
  • Child psychiatry
  • Vitamins and supplements
  • Nutritional health

The Paramount Health Directions team takes a holistic approach to mental health care, only prescribing medications when necessary. They follow up to ensure your treatment plan is effective.

Schedule an anxiety evaluation at Paramount Health Directions by phone or request one online today.

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