If ongoing worry and fear prevent you from living your life to the fullest, it could be because of an anxiety disorder. At State of Mind Wellness Center in Westlake Village, California, board-certified psychiatrist Priya Parmar, MD, and her compassionate team offer effective anxiety treatments to help you relax and enjoy life better. Call the office to schedule an appointment or use the online booking feature today.
Anxiety is a mental health challenge that a number of people struggle with. It often causes fear or worry in everyday situations that don’t affect many other people. An array of anxiety disorders exist, including social anxiety, phobias, and panic disorder. Treatment may help ease unpleasant symptoms and improve your mood and quality of daily life.
Examples of common anxiety symptoms include:
You might also avoid things, places, or people that trigger unpleasant symptoms associated with anxiety.
The cause of anxiety isn’t entirely clear, but the common risk factors for developing it include:
It’s common to have anxiety along with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition. See your State of Mind Wellness Center provider at the first sign of a problem.
To find out if you have anxiety, your State of Mind Wellness Center provider reviews your medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle habits. During a psychiatric assessment, they ask a series of questions about your mood, feelings, thoughts, and behavior patterns before customizing a treatment plan based on your needs.
Some of the most common treatments for anxiety include:
Making lifestyle changes can reduce anxiety symptoms. Get regular exercise, eat nutritious foods, try stress-reduction strategies, and avoid drug or alcohol use. Don’t smoke, and make getting good sleep a priority.
Taking certain medicines can reduce worry, fear, and anxiousness associated with anxiety disorders.
Your State of Mind Wellness Center provider offers psychotherapy, or talk therapy, to help you learn ways to reduce anxiety symptoms and enjoy life to its fullest.
For help with anxiety, call the State of Mind Wellness Center or book an appointment online today.