When is anxiety more than just stress and a sign to seek help?
Anxiety may be worth checking in on when it starts to interfere with daily life, including:
▸ Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
▸ Dreading the day ahead or avoiding social situations and new opportunities
▸ Losing patience easily or feeling unusually irritable
▸ Constantly worrying about the future instead of living in the moment
▸ Trouble sleeping or waking up already feeling anxious
If these experiences are persistent and feel unmanageable, reaching out for help can make a real difference. Talking with a primary care provider or a psychiatrist can open the door to effective options, including therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
“Many people worry that starting medication means they’ll be on it forever — but for many, it’s simply a support while they build coping skills, and are able to come off it later.” — Dr. Joshna Singh, UBMD Psychiatry
If you feel like your anxiety is overwhelming you, talk to your primary care physician or call the Center for Advanced Psychiatry at 716.835.1246.