Anxiety Disorder Treatment Specialist in San Diego, CA

Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
 
• Feeling nervous, restless, or tense
• Having a sense of impending danger
• Having an increased heart rate
• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
• Sweating
• Trembling
• Feeling weak or tired
• Trouble concentrating or focusing on other topics
• Having trouble sleeping
• Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
• Having difficulty controlling worry
• Having the urge to avoid anxiety triggers

There are many different types of anxiety, from fears and phobias to clinically diagnosed conditions such as PTSD and OCD. The most common types include:
 
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Social Phobia
• Panic Disorder
• Agoraphobia
• Phobias
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Whether someone is experiencing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or obsessive worry, often the first step to curing anxiety is getting to the roots of early experiences and reconnecting the specifics of what happened long ago to the situations that cause anxiety now. While this is the best way to cure anxiety, it cannot be achieved without professional help. People need a safe space to be able to bring those past situations and relationships out into the open and finally express how they experience anxiety.
 
The best way to achieve this is through behavioral or skill-based therapies, particularly ones that use a psychoanalytic (or psychodynamic) approach. The frequency and number of these sessions are unique to each individual; what is more important is finding a skilled therapist who understands the lasting impact that early childhood experiences can have on adult life.

There are several treatment options for anxiety disorders; the most effective one will vary from person to person and is based on the type of mental health disorder being addressed, how long it has been present, its severity, how it affects day-to-day life, and how the patient responds to the therapy. Common treatments for anxiety disorders include:
 
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — Cognitive behavioral therapy, often abbreviated as CBT, focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thoughts and behavioral patterns related to anxiety. To encourage their patients to record their thoughts throughout the week as they occur, as well as to develop coping skills, therapists may implement interpersonal therapy (IPT).
 
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy — Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a specific type of CBT that uses a philosophical approach to examine multiple or often contradictory ideas, amalgamating acceptance and change. For example, a patient can accept where they are in their life and also feel motivated to improve it; this is because DBT emphasizes mindfulness and recognition of thought and behavioral patterns.
 
These are only a few of the treatment options for anxiety. If you or someone you know is dealing with an anxiety disorder, know that the professionals at Dintyala Medical can help. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 888 Prospect Street San Diego, CA 92037. We serve patients from La Jolla CA, Delmar CA, Solana Beach CA, Carmel Valley CA, Encinitas CA, La Mesa CA, and surrounding areas.