Anxiety and Related Conditions in Westlake Village
When anxiety becomes too frequent and too intense, it can be extremely disabling, causing high degrees of distress, fear, worry and panic. Chronic, untreated anxiety can and ultimately will lead to avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety in an individual.
There are excellent treatments available for treatment of anxiety and related conditions, including medications, supplements, psychotherapy and alternative treatments (for example: relaxation, massage, meditation, yoga).
Anxiety Takes Many Forms
Below are a few of the ways that anxiety expresses itself:
- Generalized anxiety - chronic worry, stress, tension, "what ifs inability to relax
- Panic - frequent anxiety attacks, feels as if having a heart attack, trouble breathing, fear of passing out, extreme fear
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - flashbacks, nightmares of past traumatic experiences, hypervigilance, avoidance
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - persistent thoughts, urges, and impulses that are repetitive, excessive, unwanted, and causes distress.
- Social anxiety - feels uncomfortable or embarrassed in social settings, fears being scrutinized by others, fears performing in front of others, avoids or endures with intense anxiety and distress
- Phobias - excessive or irrational fear of an object, place, or situation resulting in extreme fear of panic attack when exposed. Examples include:
- agoraphobia - fear of places or situations
- claustrophobia - fear of confined spaces
- acrophobia - fear of heights
Anxiety is Treatable
Getting help for anxiety - as early as possible - gives you the best chance for recovery. Our treatment modalities include cognitive behavior therapy, medication, alternative treatments, natural remedies, and teaching techniques to manage fear and stress in a healthy way.
Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and counselors will review all major factors contributing to your anxiety symptoms and make recommendations that suit your needs.
