Anxiety

If your life is limited by anxiety’s negative thought patterns and constant worry, you can find the high-quality care you deserve at Best NP Practice. Our compassionate mental health providers specialize in screening and treating anxiety in adults and kids. They use the latest therapy techniques to calm excessive worries and stabilize your mental and emotional health so you can be more confident and happy. Call our Tampa, FL office today to schedule an anxiety screening for you or your child or book an appointment online.

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a mental health disorder that causes persistent feelings of uneasiness or fear, even when there’s no threat to your safety. Anxiety can develop on its own after trauma or can be a side effect of other mental or emotional health issues.

Three types of anxiety disorders affect adults and adolescents:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

GAD causes excessive, almost daily worry about everyday issues, including health, finances, and relationships, that lasts for six months or longer.

Panic disorder

A panic disorder causes sudden, intense feelings of fear, even when there’s no danger present. The intensity of a panic attack can be severe enough to cause excessive worry about having another one.

Phobias

A phobia is a strong fear of something that poses little risk to your safety, such as fear of dental work or flying in an airplane.

Best NP Practice offers comprehensive care for adults and children with an anxiety disorder, including anxiety screenings in-office and through an online telehealth platform.

When should I seek medical care for anxiety?

Some anxiety is your natural biological response to stress or trauma. When anxiety symptoms persist and are difficult to manage on your own, you can find the support you need at Best NP Practice.

Schedule an anxiety screening if you or your child experience persistent symptoms like:

• Excessive worry
• Restlessness
• Negative thought loops
• Avoidance of places, people, or situations due to anxiousness

Anxiety can also cause physical symptoms like racing heart, trembling, sweating, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can be severe and feel like a heart problem or other medical condition.

How is anxiety treated?

Your treatment plan for anxiety may start with lifestyle and diet changes to regulate your nervous system.

Best NP Practice also provide counseling and therapy services to help you recognize negative or anxious thoughts. We provide you with resources you can use in real time to break negative thought loops and belief patterns that contribute to anxiety.

You may also be a candidate for medications that relieve existing symptoms and prevent additional anxiety and panic attacks. 

Call Best NP Practice today to schedule an anxiety screening for you or your child. You can also use the online feature to book an appointment.