Anxiety

Nearly everyone feels anxious from time to time, but anxiety disorders are more severe and affect nearly one-third of adults in the United States during their lifetime. If you suffer from severe or ongoing worry, turn to Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services in Woburn, Massachusetts and Bedford, New Hampshire. The team of mental health specialists diagnose and treat this condition to ease unrealistic fears and maximize your quality of life. Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment by phone or request one online today.

What is anxiety?

An anxiety disorder is a condition that affects your mental health. It’s characterized by unrealistic fear, worry, or anxiousness in situations that don’t bother many other people. While a minor nuisance for some people, anxiety disorders are crippling for others. See a mental health specialist for symptom relief, so you can live your best life worry-free.

Which symptoms can anxiety cause?

Anxiety can lead to the following hallmark symptoms:

• Ongoing or extreme worry
• Constant fear
• Phobias
• Panic attacks
• Racing heartbeat
• Excessive sweating
• Uncomfortableness in social situations

You might experience depression, substance misuse, or other mental health conditions in addition to anxiety disorders. If your symptoms are bothersome or cause problems in relationships, work, or school, see a Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services provider for an evaluation. 

What may increase my risk of anxiety?

The cause of anxiety isn’t always understood, but its risk factors include:

• Childhood trauma
• Witnessing traumatic experiences 
• Ongoing stress
• Medical conditions
• Depression
• Family history of anxiety disorders
• Drug or alcohol use
• Certain personality types

You might develop anxiety due to a job loss, death in your family, or other environmental triggers.

How does my specialist diagnose anxiety?

To diagnose anxiety or other mental health challenges and determine which treatment is best, your provider gets to know you. They ask about your lifestyle, potential past trauma, treatment preferences, and your current medication regimen.

Your specialist reviews your medical history and discusses your moods, thought patterns, emotions, and more before personalizing a treatment plan.

How is anxiety treated?

Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services offers cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other forms of supportive therapy and medication management to help you overcome worrisome anxiety symptoms. 

Your provider might meet with you weekly for 60 minutes or as needed to teach you strategies that make anxiety symptoms less severe. They focus on developing coping mechanisms, relaxation techniques, lifestyle modifications, and medication when necessary.

Medications often complement therapy to further diminish your symptoms and allow you to live your best life.

Healthy lifestyle habits that may help you better manage anxiety include eating healthy foods, maintaining an ideal body weight, exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, and minimizing stress. Call the Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services office any time with questions.

Schedule an appointment at Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services by phone or request one online today to find relief from anxiety.