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Nearly 20% of adults in the United States experience excessive anxiety that affects how they live their lives. Sylvia Cartwright, MD, practices integrative and inclusive psychiatry in La Jolla, California, diagnosing and treating anxiety through telehealth visits for patients residing in California. Dr. Cartwright is an experienced psychiatrist and helps people from all walks of life regain balance and mental well-being. Call today or schedule your anxiety consultation online.
I feel anxious. When is anxiety a problem?
It’s normal to feel anxious occasionally, especially when facing situations with unknown outcomes like a job interview or test. Your anxiety may cause fear or worry, but it also boosts energy and improves your reaction time. Once the situation ends, your fear and worry disappear.
Anxiety becomes a problem when your fear and worry are excessive, don’t go away, and get worse over time. This type of anxiety makes it hard to function and may indicate an anxiety disorder, a mental health condition.
If you have overwhelming anxiety, Dr. Cartwright can help you understand why and help you regain control.
What are examples of anxiety disorders?
There are several anxiety disorders that cause excessive fear, worry, or nervousness, but each type has its own triggers. Examples include:
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
GAD is a chronic anxiety disorder that causes feelings of anxiety or dread about everyday things like money or health that lasts several months or even years.
Panic disorder
People with panic disorder have repeated and unexpected panic attacks. A panic attack causes paralyzing feelings of fear and physical symptoms like sweating and trembling that last several minutes.
Phobias
Phobias are excessive fear of things or situations, like the fear of heights or needles.
Social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a persistent and overwhelming fear that you’re being judged or watched, so you avoid interacting with people.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
OCD isn’t an anxiety disorder, but the obsessive thoughts or images trigger such intense anxiety that you feel the compulsive need to engage in behaviors to relieve it.
What happens during an anxiety evaluation?
Dr. Cartwright performs a thorough diagnostic evaluation during your telehealth appointment for anxiety. She asks detailed questions about your symptoms, when they occur, and how they affect your life.
She reviews your medical and mental health histories, as well as your family health history. Dr. Cartwright may also order pharmacogenomic testing if she thinks you might benefit from psychiatric medication.
What treatments can relieve anxiety?
Dr. Cartwright takes an integrative approach to psychiatry, combining traditional medical interventions with complementary therapies to relieve your anxiety and restore mental well-being.
She customizes plans, including therapy, medication management, and lifestyle changes. Dr. Cartwright uses pharmacogenomic testing to personalize your medication management plan.
Call Sylvia Cartwright, MD, today or use the online booking button to schedule your anxiety consultation.