Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders cause ongoing feelings of nervousness and panic that make it hard to get through the day. Zeam Medical Group in Roseville and Folsom, California, is a multispecialty medical practice that includes a team of mental health professionals who provide comprehensive care for anxiety disorders. For personalized and accessible mental health care, call the office nearest you or schedule your anxiety disorder consultation online today. Telehealth appointments are available.

What are anxiety disorders?

Anxiety disorders are mental health conditions that cause excessive ongoing feelings of fear and nervousness that affect your day-to-day life. There are many types of anxiety disorders, including:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

With GAD, you feel nervous and worried all the time about everyday things like work, health, or finances. Though it’s normal to have anxiety about these issues, if you have GAD, your feelings are excessive, overwhelming, and disruptive to your life.

Panic disorder

A panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes frequent, unexpected panic attacks. Panic is the most extreme feeling of fear.

During a panic attack, you may have physical symptoms like shortness of breath, heart palpitations, or sweating. The attack may last several minutes. With a panic disorder, you may always worry about your next panic attack, avoiding situations you fear may trigger an attack. 

Phobias

Phobias are excessive fears over specific situations or objects such as fear of heights or spiders.

Social anxiety disorder

With social anxiety disorder you feel anxious, worried, and self-conscious during everyday social situations.

What are the risk factors for anxiety disorders?

Researchers theorize that anxiety disorders develop from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, people with certain personality traits, such as shyness or behavioral inhibition (discomfort in unfamiliar situations), are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder.

Stressful events and trauma, including childhood trauma, are also risk factors for anxiety disorders.

What are the treatments for anxiety disorders?

The Zeam Medical Group team takes a whole-person approach to care. After completing a thorough evaluation, which may include a visit with one of the primary care providers, the mental health experts customize your anxiety disorder treatment plan based on type, age, and severity of symptoms.

Treatment for anxiety disorders may include therapy, including:

• Psychotherapy
• Group therapy
• Trauma therapy
• Marriage counseling

The team at the multispecialty medical practice works together to make sure you get the comprehensive care you need to manage your anxiety disorder. When appropriate, this might include medication management such as anti-anxiety drugs or antidepressants.

Anxiety disorders affect your ability to manage your daily routine. For expert care from a highly skilled team, call Zeam Medical Group or schedule an appointment online today.