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Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the United States, affecting approximately 40 million adults. Victoria Nieman, LCPC, and the Momentum Health Group team take a holistic approach to anxiety treatment, giving you tools to manage your anxiety. Schedule an appointment today by phone or online. Momentum Health Group serves clients in South Carolina, Illinois, and New York.
What is anxiety?
Experiencing anxiety occasionally is normal, such as when speaking in public or making significant decisions. This temporary anxiety is typical. However, when constant, uncontrollable worry or fear disrupts your daily life, it may indicate an anxiety disorder.
Key signs of anxiety include difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, and avoiding certain situations. If these symptoms occur most days for at least six months or cause significant distress, it is important to seek professional help. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage symptoms effectively and improve your quality of life.
The providers at Momentum Health Group address various anxiety disorders, including:
Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves excessive worrying about everyday matters such as health, work, or social interactions. GAD is chronic, meaning the anxiety occurs most days for at least six months.
Panic disorder
Panic disorder features recurring episodes of intense fear that come on suddenly and peak within minutes. These panic attacks bring physical and emotional symptoms, often making you feel out of control
Phobias
Phobias are intense fears of specific objects or situations, such as social situations (social anxiety disorder), heights, flying, or blood. While some fear in these situations is normal, phobias cause excessive and irrational worry.
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
Anxiety symptoms vary by disorder. Common signs include:
- Feeling nervous or tense
- Sense of impending doom
- Feeling out of control
- Increased heart rate or heart palpitations
- Sweating
- Rapid breathing or shortness of breath
- Trembling or shaking
- Restlessness, edginess, or irritability
- Feeling weak or tired
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep problems
If you have a specific phobia or certain situations trigger your anxiety, you might avoid these triggers.
How is anxiety treated?
Your Momentum Health Group counselor begins by discussing your anxiety symptoms and their impact on your life. We then create a personalized treatment plan to help you live a fulfilling and productive life. Momentum Health Group uses integrative psychiatry, combining conventional and complementary methods. Depending on your needs, we might suggest medication management along with various psychotherapies. To overcome anxiety, contact Momentum Health Group to schedule an appointment. You can request an appointment online or call to speak with the team.