Anxiety

Anxiety affects nearly one-third of teens and adults, often turning each day into a struggle that disrupts their daily lives. At Legacy Advanced Nursing Practice, Tyisha Fletcher, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, has helped many people overcome their anxiety with exceptional psychiatric care and a holistic approach. You can count on getting the help you need at Legacy Advanced Nursing Practice, whether that means medication management, therapy, or learning new coping skills. Connect through online booking or call the office in Anaheim, California, today to schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

When should I seek help for anxiety?

Anxiety is an automatic feeling that comes from many sources, like worrying about a first date, being late for an important meeting, or facing a life-threatening situation.

In these and other circumstances, anxiety serves a purpose. It triggers a surge of energy for dealing with the situation, then immediately disappears after you face the challenge.

Unfortunately, anxiety can turn into a persistent problem and cause excessive, constant stress. You may feel anxious even when you don’t face a worrisome event or change your daily routine to avoid anxiety.

Overwhelming anxiety won’t improve without help from a caring mental health provider like Tyisha at Legacy Advanced Nursing Practice.

Could I have an anxiety disorder?

Many people with unshakable anxiety have or are at risk of developing an anxiety disorder, such as:

• Generalized anxiety disorder (relentless worry over everyday issues)
• Panic disorder (repeated panic attacks)
• Agoraphobia (fear of leaving home or the place where you feel safe)
• Specific phobia (powerful fear of an activity, animal, or object)
• Social anxiety disorder (fear of social events, performing in public, and meeting new people)
• Separation anxiety disorder (anxiety when apart from family or caregivers)

Though separation anxiety is common in childhood, it also affects 7% of adults.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Anxiety is defined by feelings of dread, worry, and fear, but it causes many possible symptoms. You may experience:

• Nervousness
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Insomnia
• Nausea and vomiting
• Racing heartbeat
• Trouble concentrating
• Excessive sweating

You could also have panic attacks, which cause sudden, severe symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

How is anxiety treated?

Tyisha completes a psychiatric evaluation, learning about your anxiety when it occurs, your symptoms, and how it affects your daily life. After determining if you have an anxiety disorder, she collaborates with you to create a customized treatment plan.

You may need medication management to ease moderate to severe symptoms and panic attacks. However, many people overcome anxiety with psychotherapy.

One proven approach, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), teaches you to recognize and change negative thoughts and confront fears.

As a holistic mental health professional, Tyisha may recommend lifestyle changes to ease your anxiety. She may suggest stress reduction techniques, mind-body activities, and nutritional changes to promote optimal well-being.

Don’t keep struggling with anxiety. Use online booking or call Legacy Advanced Nursing Practice today to request an in-person or telehealth appointment.