Anxiety

Anxiety disorders include phobias, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Chima Asikaiwe, MD, and Cecilia Chanda, PMHNP, provide expert care for people with anxiety disorders at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services in Garland, Texas. Talk therapy combined with medication, when necessary, can free you from overwhelming stress, fear, and worry. For comprehensive, holistic treatment of anxiety in supportive surroundings, call the office today or book an appointment online.

Types of Anxiety Disorders We Treat

Anxiety presents in several distinct forms, including:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Chronic, excessive worry about everyday scenarios—from health and finances to work and routine decisions.

• Panic Disorder & Panic Attacks: Sudden, intense episodes of fear accompanied by rapid heart rate, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and a feeling of losing control.

• Social Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear or self-consciousness in social or performance settings, leading to avoidance of crowds or unfamiliar social situations.

• Specific Phobias: Irrational, severe fear of specific objects, animals, or situations (such as agoraphobia or claustrophobia).

• Co-Occurring Anxiety Conditions: Specialized support for related challenges, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Recognizing Physical & Emotional Symptoms

Anxiety affects both mind and body. Common indicators include:

• Physical Signs: Muscle tension, rapid heart rate, headaches, nausea, trembling, sweating, and severe sleep disruptions.

• Emotional & Cognitive Signs: Persistent nervousness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, feeling constantly on edge, or fear of impending dread.

Comprehensive Treatment & Recovery Approaches

Effective anxiety treatment combines therapeutic strategies with medical management to calm the nervous system and reframe anxious thought patterns:

• Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (CBT): Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you identify irrational worry triggers, challenge negative thought loops, and develop practical coping tools.

• Targeted Medication Management: Precise, ongoing monitoring of anti-anxiety medications or non-addictive mood regulators to restore neurochemical balance.

• Relaxation & Stress-Reduction Techniques: Grounding strategies, breathing exercises, and lifestyle adjustments to build long-term resilience against panic and stress.

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