When Should I Seek Help For Anxiety?

If you feel that the above describes what you are experiencing, you may want to contact a doctor to see what type of treatment, if any, is appropriate. There are several approaches to treatment for GAD that range from pharmacologic intervention (e.g., medications) to behavioral therapy (such as relaxation training). Others may wish to pursue therapy to get at deeper root causes for their anxiety: why for example do we feel uncertain, unsettled or ambivalent about our life choices – which in turn leads to anxiety? In my experience, supplementing an intervention with healthy living habits, such as eating well and, importantly, regular exercise can go a long way toward helping with symptoms.