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Almost 20% of US adults experience an anxiety disorder each year, and nearly a third experience one at some point in their lives. At Vibrant Integrative Psychiatry in Gurnee, Illinois, Ilya M. Ray, RN, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, and the team provide individualized mental health care with a holistic approach. To get help managing your anxiety, call Vibrant Integrative Psychiatry or schedule an appointment online today.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety involves frequent and intense worry or fear surrounding events or circumstances that are parts of everyday life. Worrying is a predictable part of life. It is reasonable for a person to be concerned with their responsibilities and to be diligent about doing a good job. Even fear itself is not inherently problematic, and our fears may even have something to show us about ourselves. Anxiety can show up as nervousness, restlessness, tension, irritability, and fear that something bad is going to happen. Panic can happen for no apparent reason. While there are some specific anxiety disorders, like social anxiety and phobias, generalized anxiety disorder is common. It involves less specific worries or fears than other types.
If you have any kind of anxiety, the feelings that come with the disorder are difficult to control and tend to interfere with your day-to-day life. By not managing your anxiety, you could experience difficulties at school, home, work, or in your social life.
Your Vibrant Integrative Psychiatry practitioner diagnoses you by completing a comprehensive mental health evaluation. Your practitioner then develops a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and symptoms.
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
Anxiety symptoms range from mild to severe and appear differently from person to person. There are many symptoms, both mental and physical, associated with anxiety disorders. You might experience:
When worrying or fear disrupt someone’s ability to rest, meet their responsibilities, or enjoy things, they may have an anxiety disorder. The physical anxiety symptoms you experience are your body’s response to stress. While anxiety disorders have a genetic component, they can also flare up because of stressful events in your life, like a major illness, financial hardship, or family conflict.
How is anxiety treated?
Treating your anxiety is possible with personalized care from Vibrant Integrative Psychiatry. Your practitioner develops a care plan based on your needs, focusing on the wellness of your mind, body, and spirit. Your evidence-based care plan can include:
Counseling, including specific types of psychotherapy like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), can help you better understand and manage your anxiety.
Making changes to your lifestyle is a crucial part of any holistic anxiety care plan. Your practitioner might suggest dietary changes, supplements, increased exercise, or stress management strategies.
When it’s appropriate, Vibrant Integrative Psychiatry team members prescribe anti-anxiety medication. They might also prescribe medication for other mental conditions affecting you, like antidepressants for depression.
Anxiety disorders can be painful and confusing but there is help. If you feel like something is not right, call Vibrant Integrative Psychiatry to schedule an evaluation and treatment consultation today.
