Anxiety / Anxiety Medication

“A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.”

How we can help you:

• Panic attacks
What is a panic attack? A panic attack is the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and includes, Physical symptoms such as palpitations and difficulty breathing. It can also include emotional fears, Its Important to know that Anxiety is treatable, even if you don’t want to use medications.

• Anxiety Medication and strategies for self-help. Self-care for anxiety includes:

◊ Avoid alcohol
◊ May be harmful and aggravate certain conditions.
◊ Reduce caffeine intake
◊ Reduces risk of aggravating certain conditions.
◊ Physical exercise
◊ Aerobic activity for 20-30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.
◊ Stress management
◊ Pursuing an enjoyable activity or verbalizing frustration to reduce stress and improve mental health.

• How to Stop Worrying: Self-Help Strategies for Anxiety Relief.

• Therapy for Anxiety Disorders: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:

where to go, what to do…

• Anxiety tests: are they useful? can they diagnose anxiety?

• Anxiety Medications: How do you decide if you need to treat anxiety? Do Anxiety medications help?
Many different types of medications are used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, including Common medications traditionally used for the treatment, these include anti-anxiety drugs such as benzodiazepines (typically prescribed for short-term use) and options like SSRI antidepressants often recommended in long term treatment.