Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. However, being anxious most of your life is not a healthy way of reacting to stress and needs treatment. If not diagnosed and treated early, anxiety can ruin your life. A panic attack is the beginning of the worst stages of anxiety. With his great experience and education in dealing with this condition, Dr. Egebe will work with you on different approaches for you to get your life back and function like never before. He listens, assesses the situation, prescribes medications, and offers supportive psychotherapy during consultation and follow-up sessions. Find out what he can do for you by calling the office today. You can also book an in-person or telehealth appointment online.
More Information About Anxiety
Anxiety is one of many normal human emotions. Feeling nervous before a special occasion or worrying about getting to an appointment on time are just a few examples of everyday anxiety. When the situation is over, the anxiety disappears.
However, for some people, anxiety doesn’t go away; it becomes so constant and severe that it interferes with their quality of life. If you’re experiencing this kind of anxiety or even feel unable to leave home because of your worries and fears, you could have an anxiety disorder.
Fortunately, you’ll find expert help and support for all kinds of anxiety disorders at Houston Medical-Mental Health Clinic.
What kind of anxiety disorder might I have?
Anxiety disorders take several forms, the most common being: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Unlike GAD, where everything is a source of anxiety, with this condition, your symptoms relate to social situations. Contact with people you don’t know, crowds, public places, and parties can be sources of intense anxiety. Phobias
What Happens if Anxiety is Not treated Early Enough? A panic attack Results.
A panic attack occurs when your anxiety or fear becomes so severe you can’t control it. The worry, fear, and nervousness typical of anxiety disorders sometimes peak, triggering a panic attack that can immobilize you. Other symptoms of panic attacks include:
Some people cry or scream when they have a panic attack. Others can’t move or speak. These feelings are so intense that people who suffer from panic attacks often go to great lengths to avoid them. This avoidance behavior can significantly impair your ability to lead a normal life. What treatments can help with anxiety?
Houston Medical-Mental Health Clinic typically uses a combination of approaches when treating anxiety disorders. Medication
Anti-anxiety medications reduce the extreme emotional and physical responses. You might also benefit from antidepressants, as depression often accompanies anxiety disorders. Psychotherapy
Your provider can use several types of psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help you reduce and manage your anxiety. One that’s often successful is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which teaches you how to recognize anxiety triggers and adjust the thoughts behind them.
To find the support and treatment you need for anxiety, contact Houston Medical-Mental Health Clinic. You can call to schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment or book online today.