Anxiety in Fort Worth

Anxiety in Fort Worth can be a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. We are here to help you understand your symptoms and help treat your anxiety.

Anxiety disorders often involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control, are out of proportion to the actual danger and can last a long time.  You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings.  Symptoms may start during childhood or the teen years and continue into adulthood.

Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), specific phobias and separation anxiety disorder.  You can have more than one anxiety disorder. Sometimes anxiety results from a medical condition that needs treatment.

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What are the types of anxiety disorders?

Anxiety is a key part of several different disorders. These include:

• Panic disorder: experiencing recurring panic attacks at unexpected times. A person with panic disorder may live in fear of the next panic attack.
• Phobia: excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
• Social anxiety disorder: extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder: recurring irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific, repeated behaviors
• Separation anxiety disorder: fear of being away from home or loved ones
• Illness anxiety disorder: anxiety about your health (formerly called hypochondria)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): anxiety following a traumatic event or series of traumatic events.

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Common signs and symptoms of anxiety:

• Feeling nervous or restless
• Easily overwhelmed
• Having difficulty controlling worry
• Forgetting things that were not a problem in the past
• Having a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom
• Having an increased heart rate
• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Feeling weak or tired
• Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present
• Having trouble sleeping
• Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
• Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety

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When to see a doctor

If your anxiety has become intrusive or overwhelming, make an appointment to see your doctor or mental health professional as soon as you can. If you're reluctant to seek treatment, talk to a friend or loved one, any health care professional, a pastor, or someone else you trust.

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IT'S TIME TO GET THE HELP YOU NEED!

Will Sandoval, LPC, has over 26 years of experience treating PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression stemming from trauma, abuse, divorce, and many other causes.  If you need help, call us for an appointment or call another skilled professional.