Anxiety

Chronic or uncontrolled anxiety can be overwhelming and often interfere with your ability to function and enjoy life. Dr. Alyssa Nadolny, DNP, PMHNP-BC, at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness in Greenwood Village, Colorado, can conduct an initial diagnostic interview to assess your symptoms, understand the causes of your anxiety, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Call the office to schedule an anxiety evaluation or request an appointment online today. 

What symptoms does anxiety cause?

Anxiety is a common and treatable mental health condition, yet it can feel overwhelming and isolating when it begins to interfere with daily life. While occasional worry is a normal part of being human, anxiety disorders involve persistent or excessive fear, worry, or physical symptoms that impact your functioning, relationships, sleep, work, or school.

The symptoms of chronic anxiety can vary from person to person, but generally may include:

• Constant worry
• Panic attacks
• Restlessness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability
• Muscle tension
• Sleep disturbances

Anxiety can have different underlying causes. While many people have generalized anxiety disorders, others may experience separation anxiety, social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and other phobias.

Is anxiety linked with other health issues?

Yes, without proper treatment and management, chronic anxiety can affect physical health, increasing your risk for heart attack, angina, chronic pain syndromes, chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, respiratory issues, immune system problems, and more.

Anxiety can also interfere with your ability to function at work or school. It can lead to social isolation and interfere with relationships with family and friends. 

How is anxiety treated?

At Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness, anxiety care begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to better understand symptoms, contributing factors, and any co-occurring conditions such as depression, trauma-related disorders, or ADHD.

Your individualized, collaborative anxiety treatment plan is designed to address your specific symptoms, stressors, and goals. Treatment may include:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
• Medication management, when appropriate
• Ongoing medication monitoring and adjustments
• Psychoeducation about anxiety and the stress response
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)–informed interventions
• Exposure-based strategies, when appropriate
• Mindfulness and relaxation training
• Behavioral interventions
• Interpersonal skills development
• Trauma-informed care
• Family collaboration and support
• Lifestyle modifications, including sleep optimization, nutrition, exercise, and stress management
• Care coordination with therapists, primary care providers, or other specialists

The goal of anxiety treatment is not to eliminate all stress, but to help individuals feel more grounded, confident, and in control—supporting improved functioning, emotional balance, and overall quality of life.

If anxiety is negatively affecting your day-to-day functioning and disrupting your quality of life, call Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness or request an appointment online today.