SSRI/SNRI Medication
First-line medications for generalized anxiety.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders — Diagnosis & Treatment in Maryland
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions — yet only a third of those affected seek treatment. Effective treatment is available.
Schedule a Consultation →Common Signs & Symptoms
- !Persistent worry difficult to control
- !Physical tension and restlessness
- !Sleep difficulty from racing thoughts
- !Panic attacks
- !Avoidance behaviors
- !Difficulty concentrating
What Causes This?
- •Genetic predisposition
- •Chronic stress and life events
- •Trauma history
- •Medical conditions (thyroid, cardiovascular)
- •Caffeine and stimulant use
- •Unmanaged ADHD
Treatment Approaches
CBT
Gold standard psychological treatment — teaches identification and modification of anxious thought patterns.
Buspirone
Non-addictive anxiolytic effective for GAD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid situations that make me anxious?▾
Avoidance worsens anxiety long-term. Exposure therapy — gradually approaching feared situations — is the evidence-based approach.
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