Anxiety

A little worry now and then is healthy. But an ongoing sense of nervousness and doom suggests that you’re suffering from an anxiety disorder. SanCharles Behavioral Healthcare Services LLC based in Addison, Texas, Sandra Nwanganga-Anusiem, DNP, PMHNP-BC, treats anxiety with a combination of medication and personalized psychotherapy. Schedule your virtual anxiety assessment at SanCharles Behavioral Healthcare Services LLC by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What is anxiety?

Anxiety describes feelings of fear or distress that are normal responses to stress for most people. If you experience these feelings all the time and if they’re often disproportionate to what’s causing them, you could have an anxiety disorder.

Generalized anxiety disorder, commonly called anxiety, is a mental disorder that causes you to worry most of the time. It can have widespread effects on different areas of your life. Other anxiety disorders, like social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobias, can significantly affect your well-being.

At SanCharles Behavioral Healthcare Services LLC, Dr. Nwanganga-Anusiem collaborates with you to develop a personalized care plan for treating your anxiety. She can help you manage anxiety’s effects on your sleep, interpersonal relationships, and work or school life.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Symptoms of anxiety will vary based on which specific disorder you have. However, anxiety disorders share some common symptoms. The symptoms you experience with an anxiety disorder can include:

• Nervousness
• Fear
• Muscle tension
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Insomnia
• Hyperventilation
• Increasing heart rate or heart palpitations
• Tiredness
• Overthinking

Once Dr. Nwanganga-Anusiem has the information she needs to make a diagnosis, she describes your condition to you and lets you know what you can expect from treatment.

How is anxiety treated?

At SanCharles Behavioral Healthcare Services LLC, Dr. Nwanganga-Anusiem provides virtual mental health services for anxiety and any other conditions that develop alongside it, like depression. A typical care plan for anxiety involves a combination of:

Psychotherapy (counseling)

Psychotherapy is an essential part of learning to manage anxiety at any age. You learn coping mechanisms that help you deal with day-to-day stressors.

Anti-anxiety medications

Dr. Nwanganga-Anusiem could prescribe an anti-anxiety medication, especially effective alongside therapy or counseling. The drugs work by influencing the neurotransmitters in your brain. Certain antidepressants are also available to treat anxiety.

Lifestyle management

You might need to make a few changes to your lifestyle, which can help reduce your anxiety disorder symptoms. These can include cutting back on caffeine, avoiding tobacco products, or getting more exercise.

Contact SanCharles Behavioral Healthcare Services LLC or request a telehealth appointment online today to learn more about anxiety treatment.