Accepting New Patients in CO, WY, MT, IA, OR, NV, AZ, FL
Phone: 970-819-1710
Accepting New Patients in CO, WY, MT, IA, OR, NV, AZ, FL
Phone: 970-819-1710
Do you suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, or panic? You are not alone. Every year in the US, up to 11% of the population experiences a panic attack. Panic attacks can come out of nowhere, are debilitating, and incredibly scary. Fortunately, there are effective treatments and medications available that can help. People may also experience generalized anxiety disorder, which includes a persistent feeling of being unwell associated with daily anxiety. Our team can assist you through proper diagnosis and medication management. Reach out today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards managing your anxiety and panic effectively.
Diagnosing Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders can develop suddenly or gradually and may be persistent, like generalized anxiety disorder, or episodic, such as panic disorder or panic attacks. Additionally, anxiety can present as obsessive compulsions, commonly known as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Anxiety and panic can present in the following ways:
⦁ Constant worry
⦁ Difficulty controlling worry
⦁ Trouble concentrating
⦁ Trouble sleeping through the night
⦁ Trouble falling asleep (racing mind)
⦁ Nervousness
⦁ Irritability
⦁ Restlessness and/or feeling tense
⦁ An impending sense of doom
⦁ Profuse sweating or trembling
⦁ Rapid breathing (hyperventilation)
⦁ Feeling tired
⦁ Gastrointestinal problems
OCD-specific symptoms can present as the following:
⦁ Fear of contamination
⦁ Doubting if you completed something—"did I turn off the stove?”
⦁ Intense stress when objects are not organized in a particular way
⦁ Aggressive thoughts about harming yourself or others
⦁ Unwanted thoughts about specific topics
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