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Chronic Anxiety
According to the American Institute of Stress, approximately 77% of people experience anxiety that affects their physical health and 73% of people reported that stress impacts their mental health.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What is chronic anxiety?
Chronic anxiety is a constant, prolonged feeling of anxiety that negatively impacts your health if not treated. This type of anxiety is caused by modern lifestyles such as high-pressure jobs, family responsibilities, and/or traumatic experiences.
Chronic anxiety occurs when the body repeatedly experiences stressors that the autonomic nervous system is unable to activate the relaxation response regularly. This leaves the body in a constant state of physiological arousal that includes increased heart rate, increased breathing, vision changes, and more.
What are the symptoms of chronic anxiety?
Chronic anxiety impacts both the mind and the body and the symptoms of stress will vary in severity from one person to another. The most common signs of chronic anxiety are:
- Aches and Pains
- Decreased Energy/Fatigue
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Feelings of Helplessness or Loss of Control
- Frequent Illnesses and Infections
- Gastrointestinal Issues
- Headaches or Muscle Tension
- Irritability, Nervousness, and Anxiety
- Trouble Concentrating
What causes chronic anxiety?
Chronic anxiety can have a variety of medical, environmental, and hereditary causes. Each individual case of chronic anxiety may be caused by a combination of unique factors. These causes may include:
Medical causes:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Drug, alcohol, and medication withdrawal or abuse
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Chemical imbalances
Environmental causes:
- Traumatic events, especially as a child
- Stress accumulation
Hereditary causes:
- Family history of anxiety disorders
- Pre-existing mental health problems such as depression
Because chronic anxiety does not have one specific cause, every individual’s unique temperament and personality also factor into the risks of developing symptoms.
How is chronic anxiety treated?
Chronic anxiety is typically treated by psychotherapy, medication, or by a combination of the two.
Psychotherapy methods may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This kind of treatment involves working with a therapist to identify and overcome negative thought patterns related to anxiety. This may be paired with Exposure Therapy in which patients are given safe opportunities to face anxiety-inducing situations and memories so they are better equipped to handle them in the future.
Anti-anxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines, can be effective at managing symptoms in the short term. However, because tolerance for these medications can be built up quickly, they are often tapered off and/or substituted with antidepressant medication. Antidepressants alter your brain’s response to certain chemicals and can be an effective treatment for anxiety conditions. Lastly, beta-blockers may be prescribed to help manage symptoms like rapid heart rate, shaking, and trembling.
AZ Pain and Spine Institute
Anxiety Treatments
Here at Arizona Pain and Spine Institute, we improve our patients’ quality of life by alleviating and managing their pain. Some of our Anxiety treatments include:
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute to treat your Anxiety?
We have a team of medical practitioners, pain management doctors, and staff who are experts on pain management, including Anxiety. We use state-of-the-art technology and effective approaches in achieving our mission. We care about your well-being and are committed to making your life pain-free.