I Easily Get Anxious Without a Cause: Why?

Feelings of fear, stress, and worry are part of being human. They often motivate us to perform well when the stakes are high, such as a major presentation at work or a high-stakes exam that can further our education or career. 

However, once those stressful circumstances have passed, those anxious feelings should subside. So, if you’ve found that your anxiety is incredibly intense, long-lasting, and not necessarily triggered by anything specific, there could be something else going on. 

At RapidRecovery TMS in Wilmington, North Carolina, our team wants you to know that help is available to manage your anxiety, which could actually be an anxiety disorder. 

We discuss when your anxiety might be stemming from a mental health condition and how we can help in this month’s blog. 

What does an anxiety disorder look like?

Anxiety kickstarts your body’s “fight-or-flight” response, which is designed to help you perform and make sound decisions when it matters most. 

In stressful situations, you may have intense feelings of fear along with physical side effects, such as a rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, and an upset stomach. 

But if anxiety and the physical symptoms surface for no apparent reason, you may have an anxiety disorder.

If you do have an anxiety disorder, you can experience the following regularly over six months or longer:

• You have excessive worry that’s disproportionate to the situation
• You have excessive worry even though there isn’t any immediate threat 
• You feel worried more often than not
• Your worry feels impossible to control and hops from topic to topic
• You continually feel on edge, restless, and irritable
• You have trouble sleeping at night and difficulty concentrating during the day
• You have chronic stomach issues or muscle pain

An anxiety disorder is typically severe enough to impact your daily life, making it difficult to do well at work or maintain healthy relationships with others.

What treatments are available for an anxiety disorder?

If you suspect you have an anxiety disorder, help is available. There are several effective management strategies to help you take control of your mental health and restore your quality of life.

At RapidRecovery TMS, we believe that there isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to anxiety management. It typically takes finding the right combination of treatment methods that work best for you to truly address an anxiety disorder.

Oftentimes, starting by taking anti-anxiety medications can help you think more clearly while you learn effective coping strategies during therapy sessions with our team. 

In addition to medication and talk therapy, making healthy lifestyle choices can boost your mental health. We recommend eating a nutritious diet, drinking plenty of hydrating fluids, exercising regularly, and getting enough high-quality sleep. 

Our practice also offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, which uses an electromagnetic coil placed on your head to send magnetic pulses to the area of your brain that’s causing anxiety and negative thought patterns. 

Seek expert-level care for your anxiety disorder

If you’re ready to reduce anxiety and improve your health and wellness, schedule an appointment with the compassionate and expert RapidRecovery TMS team. Call our office or book online today to get started.