Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, school, work, responsibilities, friends, or family. However, if you find yourself consistently feeling extremely worried or nervous and it is impacting your functioning, you should consider speaking to a professional about your symptoms to get a proper evaluation.
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Common symptoms of anxiety include:
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Worry excessively about everyday things
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Have trouble controlling their worries or feelings of nervousness
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Feel irritable or “on edge” frequently
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Feel restless or have trouble relaxing
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Have a hard time concentrating
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Have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or feel fatigued
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Experience pain such as headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or tension
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Tremble or twitch
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Sweat a lot, feel lightheaded, or feel out of breath
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Have a hard time swallowing
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Make frequent trips to the restroom
You do not have to experience all of these symptoms to have anxiety, but if you experience a few of these consistently or the symptoms are impacting your daily functioning, it's critical that you speak to a professional (e.g., school counselor, pediatrician, primary care physician, OBGYN, psychologist).
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Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Siuts is a licensed psychologist and is skilled at helping women address their symptoms of anxiety. Dr. Rodriguez-Siuts may recommend also working with a psychiatrist for medication support, but medication is not always needed. Together with Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Siuts, you can weigh the pros and cons together and decide if you should seek a medication consultation or not.
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Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Siuts primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IP) to address symptoms of anxiety in therapy. CBT includes learning how to identify and challenge unhealthy ways of thinking/behaving and replacing them with healthier ways of thinking/behaving. Interpersonal therapy focuses on identifying how interpersonal and life events are impacting your life. Making adjustments to the way you communicate, setting healthy boundaries with others, and building a stronger social support systems are all common topics addressed in Interpersonal therapy.​​
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