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Anxiety

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Anxiety services offered via Telehealth


Do you often feel anxious, worried, or fearful in everyday situations? If you struggle with an anxiety disorder, My Wellness Psychiatry in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is here to help. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Diana Perez-Nunez, MSN, AAPRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, takes a holistic approach to mental health treatments to ease anxiety and help you relax and enjoy life. Call the office to schedule an evaluation or use the online booking tool today.

We are a Spanish speaking mental health facility. Please call us to book your appointment today.

Anxiety Q & A

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a common mental health challenge that affects your mood. It can cause ongoing or extreme fear, worry, and anxious feelings that diminish your quality of life. The good news is that you don’t have to live with bothersome anxiety symptoms since numerous holistic treatments offer relief.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Anxiety symptoms vary from person to person, but the most common include:

  • Ongoing fear
  • Worry
  • Anxious feelings
  • Racing heartbeat
  • Trembling
  • Sweating
  • Depression
  • Substance misuse
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Avoiding anxiety triggers

You might have anxiety because of being in social situations or other everyday situations that don’t cause anxious feelings in many other people. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone, as anxiety is a common mental health issue. Depression often accompanies it.

What causes anxiety?

The cause of anxiety isn’t known. However, your risk of having it may increase because of past traumatic experiences, a family history of anxiety, ongoing stress, and drug or alcohol use. While adopting healthy habits may decrease your chance of having a mental health disorder, you can’t always avoid anxiety. 

How does my provider diagnose anxiety?

Diana diagnoses anxiety after asking a series of questions about your symptoms, lifestyle habits, and medical history. She discusses your thoughts, emotions, and mood during a psychiatric evaluation and offers GeneSight® genetic testing to determine which medication regimen may be a match for your genetic makeup.

What are the standard treatments for anxiety?

Diana offers numerous treatments for anxiety, including:

Lifestyle changes

Minimizing stress, eating nutritious foods, and getting regular exercise and quality sleep are common ways to keep anxious feelings at bay.

Medicines

Taking medications can relieve severe anxious symptoms, as well as depression, if you struggle with both anxiety and depression. 


Therapy

Psychotherapy available at My Wellness Psychiatry teaches you ways to make behavior changes to better cope with bothersome symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental health disorders.

Which anxiety treatments are best for me?

Diana takes into consideration numerous factors to develop the most effective anxiety treatment plan for your personalized needs. She often recommends more than one treatment to stabilize your mood and reduce the risk of complications. Diana monitors you throughout treatment to ensure success.

To get screened or treated for anxiety, call My Wellness Psychiatry or use the online booking tool today.