The word Anxiety an umbrella term that is used to represent a variety of anxiety disorders. The problem occurs due to different causes and often only one treatment is not a solution to an anxiety disorder. A psychiatrist tailors a special treatment by understanding the problems faced by an individual.
Diagnosing anxiety is not an easy job as co-occurring physical and mental conditions as well as relationships and other environmental stressors can make anxiety more complicated. If a person has signs and symptoms of anxiety, he or she should consult a psychiatrist at the earliest.

Psychiatrists use a variety of treatments to solve different variants of anxiety. By visiting a psychiatrist for a few times, a person will be able to know the way anxiety treatment works. The person who starts taking anxiety treatment should continue it for a recommended time as it takes some time to show results.
The treatment can be stopped if the person is experiencing abnormal side effects. Sometimes, it takes weeks to measure the progress of the therapy. These treatments deliver in most of the cases provided the patient wants to get well and is cooperating with the professional.
If a person visits a professional for anxiety treatment, he or she should discuss the side effects of the treatment as well. Once a person starts taking medication for the treatment, it is not good to stop without asking the professional.

Medication

The items mentioned here can be purchased only with a prescription. To diagnose and treat anxiety, primary care physicians used different medications. Moreover, it is better to first see a psychiatrist if a person has a severe or treatment-resistant anxiety disorder.

• Beta Blockers
• SSRIs and SNRIs
• Benzodiazepines
• Off-Label and Other Drugs

Sometimes, professionals prescribe medications specified by the FDA as effective for a particular condition.

 

Therapy

The therapies enlisted below need the assistance of a medical provider, licensed professional, and mental health.

• CBT
• DBT
• Hypnosis
• Group Therapy
• Exposure Therapy

Brain Stimulation Therapies

The brain stimulation therapies affect the areas of the brain that influence anxiety, stress, mood, and fear response.

• DBS
• rTMS
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Other Brain Stimulation Therapies

Self-Help and CAM

If you are not into traditional medicine and want to help yourself, there are ways. The following complementary and alternative medicine may be helpful the anxiety patients:

• Exercise
• Self-Help
• Diet and Nutrition
• Herbal Supplements
• Relaxation Techniques
• Meditation and Mindfulness