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“Anxiety is running my life”
A short answer
You don't have to keep organizing your life around anxiety. Anxiety disorders are common and treatable, and feeling this way doesn't mean you're weak or overreacting. We'll look at what kind of anxiety you're dealing with, what's feeding it and how it affects your days, then talk through options, which may include medication alongside practical strategies you can use right away.
When it's more than everyday worry
Everyone feels anxious sometimes. It becomes something to treat when it doesn't go away, shows up in many situations, and starts deciding things for you: what you avoid, how you sleep, how much energy is left for the rest of life. Anxiety is also physical. Tight muscles, headaches, a racing heart, stomach trouble and poor sleep are all common.
Something to think about
Which sounds like your anxiety?
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Constant, hard-to-control worry about everyday things (work, health, money, family), along with feeling on edge and tired, can be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder.
Read about generalized anxiety disorderSudden surges of intense fear with a racing heart, shaking or trouble breathing can be panic attacks. When they keep happening and you start avoiding places because of them, it's worth an evaluation. New or unexplained chest pain should always be checked medically first.
Read about panic disorderStrong fear of being watched, judged or embarrassed, sometimes for weeks before an event, can be social anxiety disorder. It's more than shyness.
Read about social anxiety disorderMany people stay busy, productive and successful while anxiety runs underneath. That still counts, and it still deserves care.
Read about high-functioning anxietyThis isn't a diagnosis. Only an evaluation with a qualified provider can tell you what's going on.
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Notes on your anxiety
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Myth or fact? Anxiety
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1Avoiding what makes you anxious is the best way to feel better.
Myth. Avoiding can bring relief in the short term, but the anxiety tends to stay, and your world can get smaller.
2A panic attack can feel like a heart attack.
Fact. Pounding heart, chest pain and shortness of breath are common in panic attacks. Panic attacks themselves aren't life-threatening, but new chest pain should be checked by a medical provider.
3Anxiety is all in your head.
Myth. Anxiety often shows up in the body too: headaches, muscle tension, stomachaches, trouble sleeping and feeling tired. Those symptoms are part of the picture, and a careful evaluation takes them seriously.
What to expect
What happens next with us
1Start your intake packet
Fill out our secure intake packet. Once it's submitted, we'll verify your insurance and call you to schedule your appointment.
2A careful evaluation
We look at what kind of anxiety you have, what's feeding it, your sleep, health and history, and what else might be going on alongside it.
3Your plan
If medication could help, we explain the options, side effects and timing (common anxiety medications may take several weeks to start working), and decide together. Visits also include practical tools, such as CBT-informed strategies and sleep habits.
4Therapy, if it fits
Therapy such as CBT helps many people with anxiety. We don't offer standalone weekly therapy, but we're happy to help you find a therapist and will coordinate with them as part of your care.
5Regular follow-ups
We check how you're doing regularly and adjust carefully over time.
The science: how we checked this
Sources
- NIMH: Anxiety disorders
- NIMH: Generalized anxiety disorder
- NIMH: Panic disorder
- NIMH: Social anxiety disorder
How we checked this
- Written in our own words from the sources above, checked October 25, 2026.
- Signs are described in plain language and aren't a diagnostic checklist.
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