Anxiety disorder is the most common mental health condition, one that an estimated 1 in 5 Americans suffer from. Most everyone will experience some feelings of anxiety at certain points in their life but for those who don’t suffer from anxiety disorder the worries and concerns experienced are related to legitimately stressful situations.

Individuals living with an anxiety disorder may worry without cause and obsess over seemingly inconsequential things, and their anxiety and fear are intense and can become debilitating. Individuals living with anxiety disorder can see personal relationships, schoolwork, and job performance negatively affected.

There are activities and behaviors individuals can partake in on their own when experiencing symptoms of anxiety to ease the intensity such as breathing exercises, physical activity, and more. However, there is no replacement for seeing a psychiatrist. No matter how severe the symptoms, patients can benefit from therapy and medication.

Amcu TelePsych offers comprehensive psychiatric care for patients from the comfort of their own homes. Amcu TelePsych can help patients with minor anxiety symptoms to severe cases improve their mental health and wellness.

Psychiatrists can help with anxiety. Many individuals living with anxiety do not seek professional help as they are unaware they are suffering from an illness for which effective treatments are available. Psychiatrists offer custom treatment depending on the nature and severity of the patient’s anxiety. Anxiety can be treated by a combination of psychotherapy or “talk therapy” and medication.

Among the common treatments for anxiety is Cognitive Behavior Therapy which helps patients realign their way of thinking, behaving, and reacting to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Medication alone cannot cure an anxiety disorder but can relieve symptoms to a significant extent.

Commonly medication is prescribed for a short period of time and some of the most commonly used medications are antidepressants and beta-blockers.

Feelings of anxiety may seem like simply a regular emotion, however, individuals with an anxiety disorder will experience worry and concern in more heightened fashions and in symptoms where they may not be warranted.

There are many different types of anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common and is defined by excessive and persistent worrying interfering with the patient’s life. These ongoing psychological symptoms may be accompanied by physical symptoms like being easily fatigued, feelings of restlessness, difficulty concentrating, problems sleeping, muscle tension, or feeling on edge. The concern often revolves around everyday occurrences.

Panic disorder expresses a similar heightened worry but can present in panic attacks which are an overwhelming combination of physical and mental distress. Anxiety disorder is also related to various specific phobias, such as agoraphobia, and social anxiety disorder. Many of specific phobias associated with anxiety disorder share in the root elements of the disorder by manifesting disproportionate panic and often being related to social situations.

Anxiety can be caused by mental or physical conditions, stressful life events, substance abuse, the result of a separate medical condition, or a combination of these factors. Various environmental factors increase the likelihood of anxiety such as an individual’s upbringing, family compositions, traumas, and other childhood experiences can affect anxiety levels.

Various life stressors can impact anxiety such as public speaking, job interviews, and any situation where a perceived threat of scrutiny exists. It is important to emphasize it is the perceived threat of scrutiny over an actual threat of scrutiny as individuals with anxiety disorders tend to react disproportionately to external stressors as they have a heightened perception of the threat.

If you have anxiety and need treatment, call our team at Amcu TelePsych. We are here to help you get back to living life and we offer a number of treatments for anxiety. You are not alone, so reach out to us through our website today. We serve patients from Bakersfield CA, Maricopa CA, Shafter CA, Palmdale CA, Los Angeles CA, Santa Barbara CA, Santa Clarita CA, Lancaster CA, Visalia CA and are licensed in California, Texas, Arizona and New York.