What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a state of excessive worry, fear, or uneasiness that doesn’t go away easily and starts affecting how you think, feel, and function. It’s more than just occasional nervousness; it can feel overwhelming, constant, and difficult to control, even in ordinary situations.
What causes it?
There’s no single cause of anxiety. It usually develops due to a mix of personal, biological, and environmental factors:
- Stressful life events like loss, separation, or ongoing pressure at work or home
- A family history of anxiety or related mental health conditions
- Personality traits like being overly cautious, perfectionistic, or sensitive to uncertainty
- Health issues, including thyroid problems or chronic illnesses
- Past trauma, especially in childhood, can make the brain more reactive to stress
What are the possible symptoms?
Anxiety shows up in different ways for different people, but common symptoms include:
- Persistent worry or fear that’s hard to control
- Feeling restless or constantly on edge, like something bad is about to happen
- Physical signs such as a racing heart, sweating, a tight chest, or shortness of breath
- Difficulty sleeping, often due to an overactive mind
- Trouble focusing or feeling mentally “foggy”
- Avoidance of situations that might trigger the anxiety
- Physical signs such as restlessness, heart palpitations, digestive problems, and poor sleep.
What do we do?
Anxiety is approached by Dr Prabhojit with care, clarity, and a treatment plan that suits you personally.
Treatment includes:
Detailed assessment
to identify triggers and patterns
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Medication
will be recommended if anxiety is significantly affecting daily life; however, it is always tailored and monitored with care
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Therapy sessions
that help you understand your thought patterns, manage emotional triggers, and develop healthier coping strategies
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Support for lifestyle changes
that reduce long-term anxiety, such as sleep, routine, and exercise
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Deep relaxation techniques
including breathing techniques to support anxiety management and emotional regulation
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