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An anxiety disorder can isolate you from your favorite activities and the people you love. Empower You Mental Health & Wellness offers solutions you need to manage excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, and other anxiety symptoms. The compassionate care Candice Jackson Parrish, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, provides boosts your sense of well-being, so you can function better in all areas of life. Appointments are available in person and online to help you stay on track with your anxiety treatments. Call the Carmel, Indiana, office today to schedule an anxiety consultation, or use the online feature to book an appointment.
Anxiety Q & A
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a mental health condition that causes excessive worry or fear, even when there’s no actual threat to your safety. Several types of anxiety disorders that affect adults and adolescents include:
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
GAD causes persistent worry about everyday things, such as money, health, loved ones, and careers. Anxious feelings can develop for no obvious reason and linger for days, weeks, or longer.
Panic disorder
Panic disorder causes sudden episodes of intense fear that last for several minutes. In addition to the panic, the disorder can also trigger physical symptoms like shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and sweating, which can be mistaken for a heart attack or another serious medical event.
Phobia
A phobia describes an intense fear of a specific circumstance or object. Common phobias include fears of insects, flying, or heights. Being exposed to the source of a phobia can also cause extreme anxiousness, heart palpitations, and shaking.
Empower You Mental Health & Wellness specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and adolescents.
Candice offers resources to help you recognize anxiety triggers and provides holistic strategies you can use to calm your nervous system. She offers anxiety screenings and follow-up care in the office and virtually through an online telehealth platform.
When should I seek medical attention for anxiety?
Occasional anxiety is a natural response to stressful situations. However, anxiety symptoms that last for more than two weeks or get worse over time can be an indication of an underlying anxiety disorder.
Empower You Mental Health & Wellness provides comprehensive anxiety screenings that involve a review of your personal and family medical histories, a discussion of your symptoms, and a physical exam.
Candice tailors a treatment plan to bring your anxiety symptoms under control using a combination of conventional and holistic therapies.
How is anxiety treated?
Treating an anxiety disorder typically starts with psychotherapy to help you recognize intrusive thought patterns and learn how to adopt a healthier, more positive mindset.
Empower You Mental Health & Wellness also offers antidepressant and anti-anxiety medicines that work by regulating chemicals in your brain to improve your sense of well-being.
Candice suggests holistic strategies like lifestyle and diet changes, stress reduction techniques, and mindfulness practices that you can incorporate into your daily routine to better manage anxiety symptoms.
Call Empower You Mental Health & Wellness today to schedule an anxiety evaluation, or book a consultation online.