What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry or nervousness. It’s normal to experience anxiety when facing stressful situations, such as a job interview or a big test. For most people, these feelings are temporary.
However, if your anxiety is an ongoing problem that causes fear, worry, or nervousness about everyday situations, then you may be struggling with an anxiety disorder. With an anxiety disorder, your symptoms may be hard to control and interfere with your daily life.
What are the types of anxiety disorders?
There are several types of anxiety disorders.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
With GAD, you experience excessive fear or worry about everyday situations such as your health, work, or family.
Social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder involves excessive fear, worry, and nervousness about social situations. People with social anxiety disorder may avoid social situations because they fear their actions or behaviors may be judged negatively by others, causing them to feel shame and embarrassment.
Panic disorder
A panic disorder is a condition in which you have recurring panic attacks. During a panic attack, you have sudden, intense, paralyzing feelings of fear and anxiety. These attacks may occur spontaneously or from an outside trigger.
No matter the cause, people with a panic disorder may constantly worry about their next panic attack, which may affect their day-to-day life.
Phobia-related anxiety disorders
A phobia is an intense fear of an object or situation.
What happens during an anxiety evaluation?
When you visit Arjun Reyes MD and Associates for an anxiety disorder evaluation, you can expect a comprehensive, patient-focused exam. Dr. Reyes conducts a psychological evaluation to assess your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
He may also perform a Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), which is a neuropsychological screening test that helps diagnose mental health conditions and determine the best treatment.
How is anxiety treated?
Dr. Reyes creates individual treatment plans for anxiety based on the type of anxiety disorder you have, the severity of your symptoms, your medical and mental health history, and your personal preferences.
Arjun Reyes MD and Associates offers both traditional and innovative treatments and therapies for anxiety disorders. Your plan may include:
- Individual psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (M-CBT)
- Other psychotherapies
- Reiki and Subtle Energy Healing
- VibraSound® and Sound Healing
- Yoga Nidra awareness meditation
- Anti-anxiety medication
- Antidepressants
At Arjun Reyes MD and Associates, we have several treatment options to get you the help you need and deserve. Read our FAQ section below to learn about those options, or contact our office to schedule a consultation.
