Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety is a normal response to stress, but persistent or severe anxiety can interfere with sleep, relationships, concentration, work, school, and everyday activities.
Clear Sky Wellness, PLLC provides evaluation and individualized treatment for patients experiencing anxiety symptoms.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can look different from one person to another.
Symptoms may include:
- Excessive worry
- Racing thoughts
- Feeling constantly on edge
- Restlessness
- Muscle tension
- Difficulty relaxing
- Panic symptoms
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep problems
- Physical symptoms such as a rapid heartbeat or stomach discomfort
- Avoiding situations because of fear or worry
Anxiety Evaluation
An evaluation helps determine what may be contributing to symptoms.
Your provider may discuss:
- Current symptoms
- Stressors
- Sleep
- Medical history
- Current medications
- Caffeine or substance use
- Trauma history when appropriate
- Other mental health symptoms
- How anxiety affects daily functioning
Some medical conditions and medications can contribute to anxiety-like symptoms, so a broader health assessment may sometimes be appropriate.
Anxiety Treatment Options
Treatment may include:
- Psychiatric medication management
- Psychotherapy recommendations
- Stress-management strategies
- Sleep recommendations
- Lifestyle changes
- Follow-up care
- Coordination with other healthcare professionals
Treatment is tailored to the individual.
Medication Management for Anxiety
Medication may be helpful for some patients.
When medication is prescribed, follow-up appointments may focus on symptom improvement, side effects, sleep, functioning, and whether treatment adjustments are needed.
Schedule an Appointment
Clear Sky Wellness, PLLC provides anxiety treatment in Detroit Lakes and Hawley, Minnesota, with telehealth options when clinically appropriate.
Phone: (218) 845-3535
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