Anxiety
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You’re not alone if you struggle with anxiety. One-third of adolescents and adults face anxiety that makes it hard to succeed in daily life. People of all ages can overcome their anxiety at Danielle Damas, Psychiatric NP, PC based in Franklin Square, New York. Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Danielle Damas, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BC-NP, makes it easy to get personalized care by offering anxiety treatment through telemedicine. Call the office or request an appointment online today.
Anxiety is your body’s natural response when you’re under stress or anticipate a situation you dread or fear. This response is beneficial because it energizes your body to face the challenge.
Your anxiety should improve after you deal with the situation. Anxiety negatively affects your mental and physical health when it:
It’s time to seek help when you face any of the challenges above or feel overwhelmed with anxiety.
Yes, there are different types, but the four most common are:
GAD occurs if you have frequent and excessive anxiety focused on daily events or activities, like performance at school or work.
A specific phobia is an intense fear of an activity, object, or place, such as spiders or heights.
This disorder causes severe anxiety any time you must meet people, attend a social event, or need to perform in front of others, like giving a report at work.
Agoraphobia is a fear of being in a situation where you can’t easily leave, may be embarrassed, or are likely to have a panic attack. This fear can be so extreme you can’t leave home alone.
Along with the worry, fear, and dread, anxiety causes symptoms such as:
Panic attacks often feel like a heart attack, causing dizziness, chest pain, sweating, and shortness of breath.
Your provider at Danielle Damas, Psychiatric NP, PC, takes time to learn about your symptoms and complete a thorough evaluation. After diagnosing the cause and type of your anxiety, they may recommend medication, therapy, or in many cases, both.
As holistic providers, they focus on the mind, body, and spirit, providing comprehensive treatments that support your optimal well-being.
With personalized treatment at Danielle Damas, Psychiatric NP, PC, you can overcome the grip of anxiety. Call the office or book a telemedicine appointment online today.