Anxiety

Anxiety is an unavoidable part of daily life. But when your anxiety becomes a frequent or overwhelming struggle, it’s time to turn to Adara Abdalah, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, at Davie Psychiatry, LLC, for help. Adara has worked with children, teens, and adults, providing treatment that supports their ability to overcome anxiety and reclaim their quality of life. Use the online booking feature or call the office in Davie, Florida, today to get the help you need for anxiety.

How do I know when to seek help for anxiety?

Everyone experiences anxiety because it’s your body’s natural response when you anticipate or face a worrisome, dreaded, or dangerous situation. But after the situation passes, your anxiety disappears. This natural anxiety turns into a problem when it:

• Persists after your challenging situation ends
• Turns into a frequent problem or never disappears
• Appears even if you don’t face a worrisome situation
• Makes you change your daily life to avoid things that make you anxious

These are signs that it’s time to connect with Adara at Davie Psychiatry, LLC, to get help for your anxiety.

Are there different anxiety disorders?

You can develop several anxiety disorders, including:

• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): constant anxiety or dread over everyday issues
• Social anxiety disorder: anxiety when meeting new people or giving presentations
• Separation anxiety: fear that harm may come to you or your family when separated
• Specific phobia: intense fear over an object or situation
• Panic disorder: having sudden, unexpected, and repeated panic attacks
• Agoraphobia: Fear of leaving your home alone and being in an enclosed space

All anxiety disorders may cause severe symptoms that interfere with your ability to meet responsibilities or enjoy daily life.

How does anxiety make me feel?

Anxiety causes a wide range of emotional and physical feelings. In addition to dread and fear, you may feel restless, irritable, or nervous. The physical symptoms caused by anxiety include:

• Sweating
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Muscle aches
• Insomnia
• Fatigue
• Pounding heart
• Difficulty concentrating
• Memory loss

Anxiety can also cause a panic attack, giving you sudden symptoms resembling a heart attack, such as dizziness, difficulty breathing, and chest pain.

How is anxiety treated?

Before recommending treatment, Adara identifies the cause of your anxiety and determines if you have an anxiety disorder. Then she works with you to develop an individualized treatment plan.

You may need medication to ease your symptoms, especially if you have moderate to severe anxiety or panic attacks, and Adara can assist with medication management. Adara may recommend talk therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a mental health tool proven to help people overcome anxiety.

Some people can reduce their anxiety with stress management techniques, such as exercising more and practicing meditation.

Don’t wait to get help for overwhelming anxiety. Call Davie Psychiatry, LLC, or connect online today to request an appointment.