Occasionally experiencing anxiety is a completely normal life occurrence. However, there are some people who have an anxiety disorder that causes frequent, intense, and persistent worry about common situations. Anxiety disorders commonly involve panic attacks, which are intense and repeated episodes of fear or terror that reach its peak in just minutes. If you have any form of anxiety, visiting our anxiety specialist Los Angeles for treatment will help.

Symptoms

Common symptoms or signs of anxiety include:

  • Sweating
  • Tiredness or Weakness
  • Trembling
  • Rapid Breathing
  • Increased Heart Rate
  • Feelings of Nervousness, or Restlessness
  • Gastrointestinal Problems
  • Insomnia
  • Lack of Concentration
  • Having a sense of impending panic, doom, or danger
  • Unable to control worry

Causes

While anxiety disorders aren’t completely understood, traumatic life experiences can often trigger anxiety disorders if you are prone to anxiety. Anxiety disorders can also be genetically inherited.

Anxiety could be a sign of an underlying health issue. Some examples of medical issues that are linked to anxiety include:

  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Drug Abuse
  • Thyroid Problem
  • Alcohol or Drug Withdrawal
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Chronic Pain
  • Respiratory Disorder
  • Rare Tumors

Treatment

There are two main treatments for an anxiety disorder, which include medication or psychotherapy. If you are experiencing persistent anxiety, it may be beneficial for you to try a combination of the two.

Medication

There are several different medications that can be used to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. Which you use depends on the type of anxiety you are experiencing and any other mental or physical health limitation.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy, otherwise known as psychological counseling or talk therapy, is helpful in reducing anxiety symptoms. The most effective form of therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy, which is a relatively short-term treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches you certain skills that will reduce your symptoms and help you return to activities you had otherwise avoided due to your anxiety.

Contact an anxiety specialist Los Angeles at (213) 386-2511 about the benefits and possible risks and side effects of medications to help with your anxiety symptoms. Schedule an appointment online.