Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. An anxiety disorder is a mental condition that causes a person to experience overwhelming restlessness, nervousness, fear, and worry, which interferes with their day-to-day activities. It’s normal to be anxious from time to time, but for
We all have our fair share of worries, especially when things don’t go the way we expect. That is completely normal. However, when these worries turn into intrusive thoughts and put a strain on a person’s relationships and interfere with their daily life, these
Everyone experiences occasional anxiety, and most people quickly recover from it. For instance, you may feel on the edge just before an exam or job interview. However, people with anxiety disorders have more intense and frequent symptoms. Instead of feeling anxious over legitimate reasons,
Let’s face it – any holiday can be a stressful time for many of us. From the gift-buying to the preparation to having just the right clothes for the occasion, it can be overwhelming – especially if you already have anxiety. Fortunately, special holidays
Pregnancy can be an exciting and happy time for expectant mothers, but it is natural to feel a bit anxious from time to time. For some women, however, anxiety is more than just an occasional feeling – and it can start to interfere with
Anxiety is a normal part of life. For some people, it is a passing emotion, but for others, it can be crippling and dreadful. The latter is known as anxiety disorder, a mental illness characterized by sweating, trembling, hyperventilation, increased heart rate, weakness, and
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At Psy-Visions in New York City, and Southbury, CT, Dr. Mark Stracks is board certified in adult psychiatry. Dr. Stracks has extensive experience treating clients with complicated medical conditions, ongoing addiction issues, chronic pain presentations, developmental difficulties, trauma, and telepsychiatry.
