Anxiety Treatment

Anxiety disorder is a medical issue that can be treated by a variety of providers. The sooner you begin treatment, the better the results will be.

You must be entirely open and honest with your doctor to receive effective treatment for an anxiety problem. It's critical that you have faith in and feel comfortable with the doctor who is treating your disease. You shouldn't feel obligated to see the first doctor you come across. You should see someone else if you aren't comfortable with them.

To treat your disease, you and your doctor must be able to work together as a team. A number of doctors and specialists may be able to assist you in coping with your worry. Your primary care physician is a wonderful place to start.

Physician who specialises on primary care

Your main doctor will perform a thorough physical check to see if your symptoms are caused by something else. Anxiety symptoms could be caused by:

• hormone imbalance 
• medication side effects 
• certain illnesses
• variety of other conditions

If your doctor has ruled out other possibilities, your diagnosis could be an anxiety disorder. They may then refer you to a mental health professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist, at that point. If your anxiety is severe or accompanied by another mental health condition, such as depression, a referral is more likely.

Psychologist

Psychotherapy, often known as talk therapy or counselling, can be provided by a psychologist. A psychologist can assist you in identifying the source of your anxiety and making necessary behavioural changes. If you've been through trauma or abuse, this form of treatment may be very beneficial. Medications for depression may be prescribed by your psychologist depending on where you reside.

A psychologist's treatment will most likely be combined with continued care from your main physician. Anxiety disorders are frequently treated with a combination of psychotherapy and medication.

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has received additional training in diagnosing and treating mental diseases. A psychiatrist can treat your anxiety problem with both psychotherapy and medication.

Getting ready for your doctor's appointment

It's a good idea to be prepared for your doctor's visit if you want to get the most out of it. Prepare yourself by thinking about what you need to tell your doctor and what questions you want to ask ahead of time. Writing everything down is the easiest approach to ensure you don't forget anything.

What to say to your doctor

This information will assist your doctor in correctly diagnosing your illness.

• Make a list of your symptoms, as well as when they first appeared. Keep track of when your symptoms appear, how they affect your life, and whether they improve or worsen.
• Make a list of any big tensions in your life, as well as any traumas you've had in the past or present.
• Make a list of all of your health issues, both mental and physical.
• Make a list of all your drugs and supplements. Include how much and how often you take it.

Make a list of any other substances you use or consume, including:

• Coffee
• alcohol
• cigarettes
• sugar, especially if consumed in excessive quantities

Your doctor may ask you a series of questions.

Making a list of questions will assist you in being prepared to answer your doctor's questions. Here are some of the questions your doctor is likely to ask:

• What symptoms do you have and how severe are they?
• When did you first notice your symptoms?
• When do you start to feel symptoms? Is it all the time? Sometimes? At certain periods of the day?
• What aggravates your symptoms?
• What helps you get rid of your symptoms?
• What medical conditions do you have, both physical and mental?
• What prescriptions do you have?
• Do you smoke, drink caffeinated beverages, consume alcohol, or use illegal substances? How often and in what quantity should you do it?
• What is the level of stress at work or school?
• Do you have nice connections with your friends and family, or do you have challenging and stressful ones?
• What impact do your symptoms have on your employment, education, and social relationships?
• Have you ever been through a traumatic event?
• Is there anyone in your family who suffers from a mental illness?

Anxiety is frequently treated with a multidisciplinary approach. This means you could see any or all of the medical professionals listed below:

• a general practitioner
• psychologist
• psychiatrist
• nurse practitioner in psychiatry
• a support system

You may be referred to other medical professionals by your doctor. The sooner you begin treatment, the better the results will be.

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Dr. Manaswini Mullapudi earned her MBBS from KLE University Belgaum, where she received honours in all four years of her studies.

She went on to earn her M.D. in Psychiatry at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Karnataka, where she received a state third-place finish.

She developed Chirag Hospital's Psychiatry unit, well-trained in the science of analysing and comprehending the human mind, with the goal of providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients suffering from daily discomfort and mental disease.