Anxiety

There are several types of anxiety, all with one detail in common: They cause you to frequently feel worried, fearful, or apprehensive to a degree that impacts your overall well-being. The experts at Live Life Wellness Clinic LLC in Houston, Texas, provide comprehensive mental health care to diagnose and manage your anxiety in a way that meets your personal needs. Call the practice or schedule an appointment online today.

How can I tell if I have anxiety?

Everyone experiences worry or apprehension from time to time, but anxiety disorders go beyond the scope of these common emotions. If you have anxiety, you experience feelings of fear or worry frequently or all the time. 

These feelings are so strong that you might have trouble sleeping or completing necessary tasks in your day-to-day life. 

Many signs and symptoms can come with anxiety, including psychological symptoms, social symptoms, and even a few physical symptoms. You might experience:

• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Trouble concentrating
• Fatigue
• Trouble controlling your worry or fear
• Avoiding stressors
• Frequent headaches
• Stomachaches and digestive dysfunction
• Sweating
• A racing or palpitating heart

Stress and anxiety go hand-in-hand. You might feel stressed because you have a lot of anxiety, or experience increased anxiety due to too much stress. 

How is anxiety diagnosed?

If you have symptoms consistent with anxiety, Live Life Wellness Clinic LLC can provide a detailed mental health evaluation to confirm a diagnosis or rule out anxiety as a cause of your symptoms. 

Your mental health evaluation reviews your symptoms with an extensive questionnaire. You can also bring up additional concerns and symptoms related to your mental health and behaviors. 

Because some symptoms of anxiety are physiological, tests beyond the standard psychiatric assessment might be necessary. Blood tests and physical examinations can help rule out other conditions that cause symptoms similar to anxiety.

How can I manage my anxiety?

No matter how severe your symptoms are, managing your anxiety is possible with a comprehensive care plan at Live Life Wellness Clinic LLC. 

Your provider individualizes your care plan according to the severity of your symptoms and any identifiable factors contributing to your anxiety. 

Your comprehensive care plan can include in-person visits at the Live Life Wellness Clinic LLC office as well as virtual telehealth services for your convenience. You might benefit from:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy 
• Family therapy
• Couples therapy
• Anti-anxiety medications
• Substance abuse treatment
• Resource assistance
• Lifestyle management

As you develop coping skills and work toward your goals through therapy, your needs might change over time. Your provider can adjust your care plan as needed to make sure you continue to benefit from your plan. 

Call Live Life Wellness Clinic LLC or schedule an appointment online for anxiety treatment and management today.