What are anxiety and depression?
Anxiety and depression are separate mental health conditions, but they often occur together. Anxiety causes excessive worry and fear, while depression leads to feelings of intense sadness. The feelings created by each condition may lead to the development of the other.�
Both conditions can have a significant effect on your quality of life and perhaps leave you feeling empty and alone without any hope of feeling better. But Dr. Sra offers treatment that may lessen or even resolve your symptoms so you can get back to feeling more like your usual, best self.�
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
It’s normal to feel some amount of nervousness from time to time. However, if you have an anxiety disorder, your feelings of nervousness and fear may be excessive. Common symptoms of anxiety include:
- Sense of doom
- Intense worry or fear
- Heart palpitations
- Hyperventilation
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feeling weak and tired
- Avoiding activities that trigger anxiety
- Sweating or trembling
There are many types of anxiety disorders, including agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
What are the symptoms of depression?
Depression is a common mood disorder that interferes with how you feel and think, as well as your behaviors. Common symptoms include:
- Feelings of sadness or emptiness
- Guilt or shame
- Withdrawal from social activities
- Decreased appetite
- Anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
Feeling down on occasion is normal, but if your feelings of sadness last longer than two weeks, the team at Sun Arizona Medical Group can help.
What are the treatments for anxiety and depression?
Dr. Sra develops personalized treatment plans for the management of your anxiety and/or depression. Before providing treatment, Dr. Sra conducts a comprehensive examination to rule out an underlying medical condition that may be causing your symptoms.
Your treatment may include medication and talk therapy. Dr. Sra has you return regularly so she can monitor your response to treatment and make adjustments as needed. Your treatment may be short- or long-term, depending on your specific needs.
To schedule a consultation with the compassionate team at Sun Arizona Medical Group, call the office or use the online booking feature to make an appointment today.
