Anxiety is a natural emotional response that everyone experiences at various points in their lives, characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. This instinct and physical symptoms of increased heart rate enable us to escape danger. However, some suffer from a debilitating fear without provocation and have difficulty emerging from this physical and mental state. Persistent fear, and irrational worry, coupled with physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, and difficulty breathing can characterize Anxiety.

Anxiety disorders are not one size fits all; they range from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and, more specifically, phobias. They impact many areas of life from relationships and work, to school and daily functions. Understanding anxiety is crucial because it affects a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives, and recognizing it is the first step toward managing its impact on our well-being.

“Prolonged suffering from anxiety can be a barrier to seeking treatment because many have lost hope. But, we are seeing patients experience transformations that lead to regaining a sense of one’s self. At ABM, we offer a supportive and therapeutic environment where patients can begin learning how to manage their anxiety and recover,” says Chief Medical Officer of Apogee Behavioral Medicine, Derek Ayers, DO

Psychiatrists and therapists use evidence-based techniques to plan either medical or behavioral interventions or a mixture to treat anxiety disorders. Our practitioners are attuned to patients’ needs and will not incorporate an unnecessary intervention. However, where certain new therapies are available and can be beneficial, we inform our patients of their options. Treating anxiety, like all mental health disorders, is highly individualized, and treatment plans are designed to take into account variables, factors, and conditions that underlie a disorder.

Anxiety disorders vary and will often present in several different ways. From generalized anxiety disorders to disorders that present with sudden panic attacks, used to identify and help clinicians design a treatment plan. Anxiety disorders can be incredibly disruptive and can keep sufferers from living full lives. Apogee Behavioral Medicine has the latest medical and therapeutic interventions and can design plans that help sufferers lead lives with fewer anxiety symptoms.

Therapy is for anyone who suffers from distress, impairment, or life interruption due to anxiety symptoms. Children, adolescents, and adults all can suffer from anxiety. If you suffer from or a loved one suffers from excessive worry, fear, or nervousness and have trouble participating in everyday tasks or meeting responsibilities, take the first step and contact a mental health provider. Our teams consider your symptoms and diagnosis and find a combination of interventions to reduce your symptoms and teach you new strategies for managing them. The first step is becoming educated about Therapy and making an appointment for an assessment.