Saber Psychiatry specializes in evaluating and treating anxiety disorders in children and adults in Franklin. Two of the most common types of anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The American Psychiatric Association defines generalized anxiety disorder as involving persistent and excessive worry that interferes with daily activities. This ongoing worry and tension may be accompanied by physical symptoms, such as restlessness, feeling on edge or easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, or problems sleeping. Often the worries focus on everyday things such as job responsibilities, family health, or minor matters such as chores, car repairs, or appointments.
Panic Disorder
A panic disorder as a type of anxiety disorder where the core symptom is recurrent panic attacks, an overwhelming combination of physical and psychological distress. During an attack several of these symptoms occur in combination:
- Palpitations, pounding heart, or rapid heart rate
- Sweating
- Trembling or shaking
- Feeling of shortness of breath or smothering sensations
- Chest pain
- Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint
- Feeling of choking
- Numbness or tingling
- Chills or hot flashes
- Nausea or abdominal pains
- Feeling detached
- Fear of losing control
- Fear of dying
Call Us Today!
If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, we can help. Saber Psychiatry evaluates and treats children and adults with anxiety and other psychiatric disorders, in Franklin. We are currently accepting new patients ages 2 to 65. Call 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.