Anxiety Frequently Asked Questions
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Our clinic takes a highly conservative, evidence-based approach to controlled anti-anxiety medications. While benzodiazepines can be useful for short-term, acute crises, they are highly addictive, can worsen anxiety over time (rebound anxiety), and carry significant long-term cognitive risks. We focus on prescribing modern, non-addictive daily medications and teaching behavioral coping mechanisms that heal the root of your anxiety rather than temporarily masking it.
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Anxiety is famous for mimicking serious physical illnesses. Chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, digestive issues, and chronic muscle tension are incredibly common physical manifestations of an overactive nervous system. During your initial 90-minute evaluation, we will review your physical health history and coordinate with your primary care doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions (like thyroid issues or cardiovascular changes) so we can treat your anxiety with total confidence.
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Yes. Anxiety treatment and ongoing medication management can be conducted entirely online through our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for residents living anywhere in the state of Florida.