Michigan Online Anxiety Treatment
What is Anxiety?
Your body has a natural fight-or-flight response system that helps keep you safe. But when you constantly live in fight-or-flight mode, you may have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety causes persistent feelings of worry and fear, even when there are no apparent dangers. You may avoid places, people, or things to prevent these feelings from taking over.
In addition to general feelings of worry, known as generalized anxiety disorder, you can develop specific fears that trigger worries and anxious thoughts. As a result, you may receive a specialized diagnosis of conditions like:
- Phobias
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety
- Separation anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive
What Causes Anxiety?
Experts are not certain on what exactly causes anxiety. However, there are a number of factors that can cause anxiety, including traumatic events, specific personality traits, or stress. You may also develop anxiety as a side effect of an underlying medical condition, such as:
- Asthma
- Chemical imbalances
- Environmental Stress
- Underlying physical health issue
- Medication side effects
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Thyroid disorder
- Other mental health issues
Symptoms Of Anxiety
Mind Health Group specializes in providing comprehensive mental health services, with a focus on treating symptoms of anxiety. Here are some symptoms you might experience when suffering from anxiety:
- Excessive Worry: Persistent and uncontrollable worrying about various aspects of life, such as work, relationships, or health.
- Chemical Restlessness: Feeling on edge or unable to relax, often accompanied by physical symptoms like trembling or muscle tension.
- Fatigue: Feeling tired or exhausted even after adequate rest, often due to the physical and mental strain of anxiety.
- Difficulty Concentrating: Trouble focusing or staying on task, with thoughts frequently drifting to worrisome topics.
- Irritability: Easily becoming frustrated, agitated, or short-tempered, even in situations that wouldn't normally provoke such reactions.
- Muscle Tension: Physical symptoms like muscle tightness or soreness, particularly in the neck, shoulders, or jaw.
- Sleep Disturbances: Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restful sleep due to racing thoughts or physical discomfort.
- Panic Attacks: Sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, or shortness of breath.
- Avoidance Behavior: Going out of one's way to avoid situations or activities that trigger anxiety, leading to social isolation or impairment in daily functioning.
- Physical Symptoms: Various physical manifestations of anxiety, such as headaches, stomachaches, dizziness, or shortness of breath, without an apparent medical cause.
Online Treatments for Anxiety
Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies can provide effective online treatments for anxiety, either as standalone options or in conjunction with traditional treatments like medication and talk therapy.
Yoga and meditation have both been shown to help reduce symptoms of anxiety by promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Talk therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), can help individuals manage anxious thoughts and behaviors by addressing the underlying causes of anxiety. Ultimately, individuals who work with us, our clinical team will determine the most effective treatment plan for specific needs and preferences.
Psychiatric Evaluation
An online psychiatric evaluation is a critical component of anxiety treatment, as it allows our mental health professionals to diagnose and assess the severity of an individual’s anxiety disorder.
Through virtual conferencing, our Michigan psychiatrists and other mental health professionals can conduct thorough evaluations to determine if your symptoms relate to anxiety by reviewing your medical history, your family history, the severity of your symptoms, and online mental health assessments. Each psychiatric evaluation will help develop personalized treatment plans that address specific needs.
Anxiety Medication Management
Alternative therapies can provide effective online treatments for anxiety, either as standalone options or in conjunction with traditional treatments like medication and talk therapy.
Yoga and meditation have both been shown to help reduce symptoms of anxiety by promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Talk therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), can help individuals manage anxious thoughts and behaviors by addressing the underlying causes of anxiety. Ultimately, individuals who work with us, our clinical team will determine the most effective treatment plan for specific needs and preferences.
Psychological Testing
Online mental health assessments are crucial for identifying the severity of anxiety and developing appropriate treatment plans. Tracking outcomes, such as changes in symptoms and overall well-being, is essential to ensure the effectiveness of treatment. It allows our online mental health providers to adjust treatment approaches and make necessary changes to improve outcomes and overall mental health.
All from the comfort of your home, questionnaires and assessments are available online, to monitor progress
over time.
