5 Reasons to Seek Professional Care for Your Anxiety

Fear, worry, anxiety — these are all part of the human experience. Although these feelings can drive you to do well before a big presentation or high-stakes exam, if the anxiety lingers, your everyday life can start to be negatively impacted. 

Even though being anxious on occasion is pretty normal, feeling intensely anxious regularly is not, and it can actually point to an anxiety disorder. 

When you have an anxiety disorder, it’s important to seek help from an expert, such as Venice Sanchez, MD, and the rest of our team at Sydea Medical Practice in Newport Beach, California. 

Getting expert-level care from a mental health professional can benefit you in more ways than you know. Here are some reasons you should see Dr. Sanchez for anxiety management in this month’s blog.

What you need to know about anxiety disorders

When you face an anxious situation, you can experience symptoms, such as a rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, an upset stomach, or difficulties with concentration. However, once the anxiety-inducing circumstances have passed, the anxiety should subside. 

If you have an anxiety disorder, you may experience feelings of worry, fear, or dread long after an anxiety-inducing situation has passed or for no apparent reason at all. Most of your waking hours might be spent worrying about anything and everything.

You may also have more intense and long-lasting symptoms, such as irritability, sleeping issues, muscle tension, brain fog, headaches, and restlessness.  

Five notable benefits of an anxiety disorder diagnosis

Seeking professional mental health care and getting diagnosed with an anxiety disorder is huge. Here are just some of the reasons going through that process is so important:

1. You can get effective treatment

When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, there are several management strategies out there that are effective. Dr. Sanchez and our team work with you to find the best combination of treatments for you. 

Treatments we use at Sydea Medical Practice for anxiety include anti-anxiety medications, psychotherapy (talk therapy), and lifestyle modifications. 

2. You can find a support group

Never underestimate the power of knowing you’re not alone. Talking with others who regularly experience anxiety about the management strategies that have worked for them can be incredibly beneficial. 

3. You can lower your risk of health complications

Chronic anxiety that goes untreated for a long time starts to take a toll on your mental and physical health. 

Just a few health complications that untreated anxiety can cause include:

• High blood pressure
• Weight gain
• Heart disease
• Memory issues
• Weakened immune system
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

You also put yourself at risk for developing other mental health conditions, including depression.

4. You can address underlying health conditions

In some cases, physical health conditions can lead to anxiety disorders. Discovering possible underlying physical causes is a huge step in getting effective treatment. 

Some conditions that can contribute to anxiety include hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, nutrient deficiencies, tumors, and infectious diseases. 

5. You can improve your quality of life

Not having any productive ways to deal with your anxiety can impact your quality of life, making it difficult to function in your day-to-day life. But if you can keep your anxiety at bay, daily tasks (and even big life events!) might not feel so overwhelming. 

To get started with professional help for your anxiety, schedule an appointment with our caring and compassionate team by calling our office or using our online booking feature today.