Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety Disorder is a mental health condition where feelings of worry, fear, or nervousness are excessive and interfere with daily life. It’s normal to feel anxious sometimes, but anxiety disorders cause prolonged feelings of dread that don’t go away.
These disorders can take many forms, from generalized anxiety disorder to panic disorder and social anxiety. The good news is that anxiety is treatable, often with a combination of therapy and medication, allowing people to find relief and reclaim their lives.
Who does Anxiety affect?
- Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults every year.
- Women are twice as likely to experience anxiety compared to men, with symptoms often appearing in childhood or adolescence.
- Only about 36% of people with anxiety disorders seek treatment, despite the availability of effective therapies.
What are Anxiety symptoms?
- Trouble concentrating or making decisions.
- Feeling irritable, tense or restless.
- Experiencing nausea or abdominal distress.
- Having heart palpitations.
- Sweating, trembling or shaking.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.
Treatments for Anxiety
A variety of options are available to treat this condition. We’ve provided you with some common and effective methods below.
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Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy refers to a variety of treatments that use psychological methods to help change unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Counseling
Counseling is a collaborative process where a counselor helps a patient create a holistic plan to solve problems they are facing.
Medications
Medications can be used to treat, reduce symptoms, or prevent the return of mental health problems. We’ve provided some examples below.
Medications for Anxiety
A variety of medications are available to treat this condition. We’ve provided you with some common and effective options below.
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Zoloft (Sertraline): For Anxiety and Depression
Paxil (Paroxetine): For Depression, Anxiety, & OCD
Buspar (Buspirone): For Anxiety and Symptoms of Anxiety
Cymbalta (Duloxetine): For Depression and Anxiety
Lexapro (Escitalopram): For Anxiety and Depression
Need Medication?
Speak with a health professional and get the treatment & medications you need.