Anxiety

Nearly 1 in 5 American adults struggles with anxiety in any given year, but it can be difficult to find support that meets your needs and fits your lifestyle. At NP Healthcare Group, skilled nurse practitioners Dr. 

Nichola Patton, DNP, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC, and Angel Cejo Vaquer, NP, offer same-day telehealth appointments across 20 states to ensure you can always get the help you need. If your anxiety is persistent, difficult to control, or interferes with the life you want to lead, explore personalized anxiety treatment today by scheduling a virtual visit online or calling NP Healthcare Group.

What can trigger anxiety?

You may experience anxiety as worry, fear, or uneasiness, and your feelings can range from mild to overwhelming. It can be triggered by everyday stressors such as:

• Work
• Finances
• Relationships
• Health concerns or medical conditions
• Major life changes
• Traumatic experiences
• Caffeine
• Certain medications
• Sleep problems

Different types of anxiety disorders can also present in different ways, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

What can anxiety look like in different people?

Anxiety symptoms affect your thoughts, emotions, physical health, and behaviors. Someone experiencing anxiety may have:

• Persistent worry
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability
• A sense that something bad is going to happen
• Physical symptoms can include:
• A racing heart
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• Stomach upset
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty sleeping

Anxiety varies from person to person. One individual may primarily experience excessive worry, while another may experience panic attacks or physical symptoms. Anxiety can also occur alongside depression or other mental or physical health conditions.

When should I seek help for anxiety?

Talk to your provider when anxiety is persistent, becoming difficult to manage, affecting your sleep, interfering with work or relationships, or causing you to avoid activities you normally enjoy. 

You don’t have to wait for things to “get bad enough.” If you’re concerned and want relief, that’s enough reason to reach out.

Your NP Healthcare Group provider can discuss the factors that might be contributing to your symptoms, ranging from your health history and medications to your sleep and lifestyle. If your symptoms might be related to another medical or mental health condition, they can also recommend additional evaluation.

If you’re experiencing thoughts of self-harm or feel that you may be in immediate danger, seek emergency help or call or text 988.

What can I expect from personalized telehealth care for anxiety?

Telehealth appointments make it possible to discuss anxiety from a private location where you feel safe. Your provider listens to your concerns and discusses treatment options that may include:

• Lifestyle strategies
• Counseling or therapy recommendations
• Medication
• A combination of approaches
• You can schedule convenient follow-up telehealth visits to ensure the approach is working for you.

To address symptoms of anxiety and get tailored care, schedule a telehealth appointment by calling NP Healthcare Group or booking via the website now.