Services

Anxiety & excessive worry

Medically reviewed by Yenny Porrata DNP, FNP, PMHNP, BC - Adult Psychiatry

Assessment and treatment planning for persistent anxiety, restlessness, and worry that is hard to control.

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What to expect

Careful evaluation

We review your symptoms, history, and past treatment before suggesting a plan.

A clear plan

Options, benefits, and possible side effects are explained in plain language.

Ongoing follow-up

The plan is reviewed at each visit and adjusted to your response, routine, and goals.

Understanding this condition

Anxiety becomes a clinical concern when worry is persistent, hard to control, and out of proportion to the situation. It often shows up physically first — muscle tension, stomach upset, a racing heart, or trouble falling asleep — before people recognize it as anxiety.

Evaluation identifies the pattern: generalized worry, social anxiety, health anxiety, anxiety tied to trauma, or anxiety driven by another medical cause such as thyroid disease, caffeine, or stimulant medication.

How this condition is evaluated and treated

Full symptom history

We review triggers, duration, physical symptoms, caffeine and substance use, sleep, and any medical conditions that can imitate anxiety.

Treatment options explained

Depending on severity, options may include therapy referral, non-habit-forming daily medication, and short-term strategies for acute episodes.

Ongoing adjustment

Anxiety treatment is reviewed regularly so that dosing stays effective without unwanted sedation or side effects.

Common signs and symptoms

Worry that runs most of the day and is difficult to shut off
Restlessness, feeling on edge, or being easily startled
Muscle tension, headaches, or gastrointestinal discomfort
Trouble falling asleep because the mind will not settle
Avoiding calls, driving, crowds, or other everyday situations
Difficulty concentrating or a sense of impending trouble

When to schedule an evaluation

An evaluation is reasonable when anxiety limits what you do, interferes with sleep or work, or leads you to avoid places and people you used to manage comfortably.

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Frequently asked questions

Will anxiety medication make me feel numb or sedated?

That is not the goal. The aim is to reduce excess worry while keeping you alert and functional. Sedation is a side effect to report, not something to tolerate.

Can anxiety be treated without benzodiazepines?

Yes. Many adults are treated effectively without habit-forming medication, using daily non-addictive options together with therapy and sleep strategies.