Anxiety Disorders Austin
Achieve a Calmer State of Mind
Everyone knows what it is like to experience anxiety. The racing heart, the jumbled thoughts, and even a deep feeling of dread are nearly universal human experiences. However, if anxiety is a constant or near-constant presence in your life, you may benefit from professional care, especially if your feelings are having an impact on your daily activities. Our psychiatry team at TruHarmony in Austin wants to help! Continue reading below to learn more about anxiety disorders and potential treatment options, or contact us directly to set up your first appointment.
What Is Anxiety?
If you ask a hundred people to define anxiety, you would probably get a hundred different answers. However, there would be some common elements. Many people experience a sense of worry, nervousness, restlessness, or even fear. Virtually anything can become an anxiety trigger. For some people, the feeling is brief and manageable. In other cases, it can be extreme.
If you have occasional anxiety and find that you are able to manage it well, you probably do not need to be concerned about it. However, if it is extreme or is holding you back from the life you want to live, it might actually be a psychiatric disorder that requires treatment from our Austin team.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
There are a number of anxiety disorders, including:
- Generalized anxiety disorder: This condition is marked by ongoing worry and related symptoms that disrupt day-to-day life.
- Panic disorder: Someone with panic disorder experiences recurring panic attacks, often with intense physical symptoms. At times, these episodes have even been mistaken for heart attacks.
- Social anxiety disorder: Individuals with this disorder may struggle in social settings because they fear embarrassment, rejection, or negative judgment from others.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): OCD can cause intrusive thoughts and concerns. People with this condition may use repeated rituals to help ease their distress.
- Phobias: A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a particular object, situation, or activity. Practically anything can become the object of a phobia.
Treatment Options for Anxiety Disorders
If you have an anxiety disorder, the best treatment depends on your specific condition, the severity of your symptoms, and other factors. Our team will perform a thorough evaluation and then recommend your next steps. Treatment for anxiety may involve one or more of the following:
- Talk therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or general talk therapy/counseling can be a great way for you to understand your feelings and develop coping skills for situations that trigger feelings of anxiety.
- Medication: Several medications are available that have the potential to reduce feelings of anxiety. For example, some antidepressants have a history of easing anxiety disorder symptoms.
- Lifestyle adjustments: Some people find that new daily habits can lead to amazing results. For example, getting more physical activity, focusing on a nutrient-rich diet, and even regular breathing exercises could greatly reduce symptoms.
Anxiety disorders can feel monstrous, but you are not without help or hope! The team at TruHarmony is eager to help you enjoy calmer, better days.
