Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. It can best be described as a feeling of unease, worry, or fear related to stressors in life. Some key things to understand about anxiety:

• Anxiety is the body's natural response to perceived threats or danger. When we feel anxious, our body goes into "fight-or-flight" mode, releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This prepares us to either confront the threat or escape from it.


• Brief periods of anxiety are normal and even helpful. Anxiety motivates us to take action to deal with challenges. However, when anxiety becomes excessive or lasts a long time, it can be problematic.


• Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. are impacted by anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, etc. Symptoms may include excessive worrying, restlessness, muscle tension, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep issues and more.

So when does anxiety become problematic and require treatment? Here are some key signs your anxiety may be at a clinical level:

• Your worries or fears are excessive, lasting 6 months or more


• Anxiety symptoms interfere with work, school, relationships or other parts of life


• You experience sudden, unexpected panic attacks


• You go to great lengths to avoid objects/situations that cause anxiety

If you relate to these signs, you may have an anxiety disorder requiring professional support. The good news is anxiety disorders are highly treatable through lifestyle changes, therapy techniques like CBT, and sometimes medication.

At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we specialize in holistic anxiety treatment personalized to your unique brain chemistry and symptoms. Our dual-board certified psychiatrists conduct advanced testing to get at the root biological causes of your anxiety. We then develop customized treatment plans that can include hormone balancing, supplements, diet changes and cutting-edge peptides to help regulate nervous system function. Patients see a 30-40% improvement in symptoms within the first month(s). We also provide CBT and counseling for whole-person care.

Visit for a free phone consult to learn more about our anxiety treatment programs and latest medical research. With an individualized approach focused on your unique biology and goals, we can help you get anxiety relief once and for all!