Anxiety

Anxiety can make you feel trapped in your own mind. Jehovahs Behavioral Care, led by Grace Fomunung, PMHNP, in Lilburn, Georgia, can help you overcome this feeling with individualized anxiety treatment. The team is kind, compassionate, non-judgmental, and ready to help. Contact the practice online or over the phone to get started today.

What is an anxiety disorder?

Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of worry or fear, and everybody experiences it from time to time — it’s a natural response to stress that helps keep you alert and ready to respond to danger.

An anxiety disorder is not the same as usual circumstantial nervousness, like before a test or a job interview. Rather, anxiety disorders are characterized by frequent, persistent fear and worry over everyday situations. These fears may seem irrational or trivial to others, but they are very real to the anxious individual.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

There are many types of anxiety disorders, including:

• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Panic disorder
• Agoraphobia 
• Social anxiety disorder
• Separation anxiety disorder
• Specific phobias

All of these disorders present differently in different people, but broadly, they produce symptoms such as:

• Constantly feeling restless, tense, or nervous
• A sense of impending doom or danger
• Rapid breathing 
• Trembling
• Sweating
• Chronic fatigue and frequent, unexplained aches and pains
• Weakness
• Difficulty concentrating on anything other than what you’re worried about
• Difficulty sleeping
• Difficulty controlling worries
• Gastrointestinal (GI) problems
• Irritability 

Anxiety can also cause you to actively avoid certain situations or objects to avoid panic. 

When should I seek help for my anxiety?

Consider contacting a professional if:

• You have trouble controlling your anxiety
• Your anxiety is causing secondary issues, like substance abuse or depression
• You think your anxiety is a symptom of a physical health problem
• You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors
• Your anxiety is interfering with your relationships, work, and other parts of your life

Mental health matters and there’s no shame in seeking help like you would for any other health issue. 

How do you treat anxiety?

Jehovahs Behavioral Care offers varied evidence-based services to help you manage or overcome your anxiety, including medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

CBT is a type of psychological treatment proven to improve daily functioning and overall quality of life. It helps you recognize your thinking patterns and change them. 

When you have anxiety, it can be hard to see anything else. However, the truth is that you are not your anxiety, and with the right support, you can overcome it. Empower yourself by booking an appointment for anxiety treatment from the kind, empathetic professionals at Jehovahs Behavioral Care online or over the phone today.