Anxiety Treatment services offered in Denver, CO

Anxiety manifests itself in different ways for different people. Symptoms can be present in the mind and body. Some common symptoms of anxiety include:

• Excessive worry or fear
• Restlessness or feeling on edge
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Rapid heartbeat or shortness of breath
• Insomnia or trouble sleeping
• Nausea or digestive issues
• Loss of appetite
• Avoidance of social situations
• Muscle aches or headaches

In extreme cases, severe anxiety can trigger a panic attack. The onset of symptoms is often sudden and can be likened to the feeling of a heart attack, with an individual experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing and dizziness.

Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety is the first step in finding effective treatment options. At Peak Mental Health, our Denver anxiety treatment services are designed to address these issues in a productive way that mitigates the triggers and resulting symptoms of anxiety.

Anxiety disorders come in various forms, each posing unique challenges. Understanding the type of anxiety you're experiencing can help in finding the most effective treatment plan. The most common types of anxiety are below.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by chronic, excessive worry about various aspects of life. This can include work, health, and social interactions. Individuals with GAD often struggle to control their worry, leading to physical symptoms, such as muscle tension and fatigue.

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder involves sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear, known as panic attacks. These attacks are often accompanied by physical symptoms, such as chest pain, dizziness, trembling and difficulty breathing. Panic disorder can lead to avoidance behaviors due to fear of future attacks.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder causes extreme fear of social situations and interactions. Individuals with social anxiety may avoid gatherings, public speaking and meeting new people due to fear of embarrassment or judgment. This can significantly impact work and personal relationships.

Specific Phobias

These phobias are characterized by an intense fear of specific objects, situations or activities. They can cause extreme distress and lead to avoidance of situations that trigger these fears. Common phobias include fear of heights, flying, enclosed spaces or certain animals.

Effective anxiety treatment combines a series of approaches tailored to an individual's needs. At Peak Mental Health, our team provides personalized care to ensure you receive the best possible support on your mental health journey, including medication management and thorough psychological evaluations to determine your best course of treatment.