Anxiety - Hormone Health Center

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a common human experience characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, apprehension, and fear. While anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations, for some people anxiety becomes so frequent and intense that it causes significant distress and interferes with daily life.

Symptoms of anxiety

Some common symptoms of anxiety include:

• Racing thoughts or rumination over minor concerns
• Feeling restless, irritable, or on edge
• Increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, dizziness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Avoiding social situations or activities

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting over 19% of adults. However, effective treatments are available. The professionals at Hormone Health Center specialize in using bioidentical hormone therapy to help patients find relief from anxiety. Call now for a consultation!

What causes anxiety?

Anxiety can have both environmental and biological causes:

• Stressful life situations like financial or relationship problems
• Traumatic events or abuse
• Genetics and family history of anxiety
• Imbalances in brain chemicals like serotonin or dopamine
• Hormonal changes like menopause or thyroid issues

  Hormone Health Center helps patients naturally rebalance their hormones to calm the mind and body. Our individualized treatment plans can help you feel like yourself again!

How is anxiety treated?

Some of the most common anxiety treatments include:

• Psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Medications like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs
• Relaxation techniques and mindfulness exercises
• Improving sleep, diet, and exercise habits
• For women, bioidentical hormone therapy to restore hormonal balance

The compassionate medical team at Hormone Health Center creates fully customized anxiety treatment plans to meet each patient's unique needs and health background. Call today for a free phone consultation!