Anxiety at Dr. Moma Health in Colorado Springs, CO
If you have intense or excessive anxiety about everyday situations, treatment from one of our specialists can help.
What are Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive, persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.
Symptoms can include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, insomnia, and fatigue.
Causes of Anxiety and Risk Factors
- Biological Factors: Brain chemistry and genetic predispositions.
- Personal Life Experiences: Traumatic events or prolonged exposure to stressful environments.
- Personality Factors: Traits or childhood experiences can make individuals more susceptible.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Question
Anxiety is a normal, healthy human emotion. It helps us prepare for work or school and look twice before causing the street. However, anxiety can become problematic when it causes someone to feel paralyzed, unable to function, or avoid situations of regular life.
An anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety, fear, or worry that affects a person’s ability to live a full, enjoyable life. If your nerves, anxieties, or worries interrupt your daily life or ability to function, you may be suffering from an anxiety or panic disorder. Talk to your primary care doctor or reach out to a Dr. Moma Health provider. A professional can accurately assess your symptoms and evaluate if a diagnosis of an anxiety or panic disorder is appropriate.
Symptoms of anxiety can manifest in people’s minds or in their bodies, and in some cases both. Common anxiety disorder symptoms can include:
Excessive fear or high levels of stress most of the time
Excessive, uncontrollable worry
Avoidance of situations due to a fear of worry or panic
Shortness of breath
Racing or pounding heart
Headaches
Stomachaches
Sweating
Chest tightness
Muscle tension
Panic attacks
Your Dr. Moma Health provider will talk with you to understand your unique story and symptoms, and help you figure out what might be causing them. Through this process, your provider can develop a treatment plan that best suits your specific needs and alleviates you of the troubling symptoms. At Dr. Moma Health, our first meeting with you will be roughly 60 minutes. This gives your provider ample time to fully understand your situation and plan the best path to a better tomorrow.