4 Common Types of Anxiety — And How to Treat Them

Anxiety disorders affect millions worldwide, manifesting in various forms and intensities. While traditional treatments such as therapy and medication remain effective, emerging alternatives like ketamine therapy are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate symptoms.

Ketamine Health & Wellness Clinics of Ohio is a leading ketamine clinic in the greater Columbus area. We offer ketamine for anxiety and closely monitor your treatment to help you experience a successful outcome.

The four most common types of anxiety are:

1. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

GAD is characterized by persistent worry and tension that can disrupt your daily life. You may be familiar with traditional treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are commonly prescribed.

However, if you don't respond to conventional therapies, you may be considered a candidate for ketamine infusion therapy, which has shown promise. We administer ketamine intravenously in our controlled setting, which can provide rapid relief from symptoms.

2. Panic disorder

Panic attacks, accompanied by intense fear and physical symptoms, define panic disorder. While therapy and medications are standard treatments, they may not be suitable for you due to side effects or limited efficacy. 

Ketamine therapy acts quickly to reduce the frequency and severity of your panic attacks, giving you a valuable alternative to traditional treatments.

4. Social anxiety disorder (SAD)

If you have SAD, it means that social situations trigger overwhelming fear and self-consciousness for you. Exposure therapy and SSRIs are common treatments, but ketamine therapy offers a novel approach. 

By modulating glutamate receptors in your brain, ketamine can alleviate your social anxiety symptoms and help you engage more comfortably in social interactions.

5. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

OCD involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can impact your daily function. While SSRIs and exposure therapy are effective for many people, you may experience limited relief. 

Ketamine therapy targets OCD symptoms by disrupting your thought patterns and reducing your anxiety levels, providing hope if you’re resistant to traditional treatments.

Ketamine: A new pathway for symptom relief

Incorporating ketamine therapy into anxiety treatment plans requires careful consideration and supervision by our qualified psychiatric team.

In addition to ketamine therapy, we also recommend making lifestyle modifications that can help you manage your anxiety. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress-reduction techniques like mindfulness meditation complement treatment approaches and promote wellness.

During your first consultation, our mental health professional spends time learning about your symptoms and past and current treatments. We then develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

If you want to learn more about how we treat anxiety, call our office in Dublin, Ohio, today at 380-214-1636, or book an appointment online. We’re here to help.