Anxiety

Anxiety can be a difficult condition to manage on your own. At Atlanta Specialized Care, we offer comprehensive, compassionate care to men and women dealing with anxiety and a wide range of other mental health disorders. Each of our anxiety treatment plans is tailored to your individual needs and symptoms, ensuring you receive optimal results. Our team of experienced and dedicated professionals is happy to provide you with cutting-edge treatment and long-lasting solutions for your anxiety, so you can return to living your life to the fullest.

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry, or fear that can range from mild to severe, depending on the patient. Anxiety is a normal human emotion many people experience in response to various stressors. Anxiety disorders, on the other hand, are a group of mental disorders characterized by excessive and persistent feelings of anxiety, fear, or dread. Some of the most common anxiety disorders include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Panic disorder
  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Separation anxiety disorder
  • Selective mutism

Each of the above disorders is unique in how their symptoms appear. If you are unsure which type of anxiety disorder you suffer from but understand that your anxiety tends to be more intense than most, we encourage you to come in and see the providers at Atlanta Specialized Care. We are happy to provide you with an accurate diagnosis for your anxiety disorder, so you can begin receiving the proper treatment and return to living your life carefree.

Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety is a normal feeling for patients to experience for short periods during times of stress or panic. That said, those with anxiety disorders tend to experience symptoms of anxiety more frequently and oftentimes more intensely than those with normal bouts of anxiety.

Common signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder include:

  • Difficulty controlling worry or nervousness
  • Feeling tense or nervous
  • Feeling weak or fatigued
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Having a sense of impending doom or danger
  • Increased heart rate
  • Rapid breathing
  • Sweating and trembling
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Trouble sleeping

A Man suffering with Anxiety

A woman During Anxiety treatment

Anxiety Treatment

Anxiety can be treated in a variety of ways. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common approach used to reduce symptoms of anxiety. CBT in the form of individual therapy helps individuals identify and challenge negative thinking patterns and replace them with more productive thoughts. This type of therapy also focuses on developing coping mechanisms for stress management, healthy communication, and problem-solving skills.

Medication can also be prescribed by your doctor to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety. Commonly prescribed medications for anxiety are anti-anxiety medications or antidepressants that work to regulate your mood and lessen the intensity of your anxious thoughts. While medication is often effective at reducing symptoms temporarily, it should be seen only as a supplement to other forms of treatment, such as psychotherapy and lifestyle adjustments.

Anxiety Treatment in Atlanta & Alpharetta, GA

Don’t let your anxiety get in the way of you enjoying your life anymore. Instead, come in and see the specialists at Atlanta Specialized Care for all of your mental health care needs. For more information about our treatments for anxiety or other mental health disorders, please call Atlanta Specialized Care at (770) 815-6853 or arrange a consultation online by using our information request form.