Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety disorders affect many people and can seriously impact daily life. If you're finding it hard to manage, now is the time to take action. Speak with an Australian-registered doctor and get a 100% bulk-billed mental health care plan today. Don’t wait—help is just a call away!
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When to consult a doctor for anxiety
Talk to a trained practitioner if anxiety is affecting your daily life. Anxiety could also be an effect of other underlying health concerns and speaking to the doctor will help you manage anxiety in the right way as well as address the underlying conditions. You should seek help when:
- Daily life interrupted: Anxiety interferes with your daily life, work, or relationships.
- Panic attacks: You experience frequent, intense, or uncontrollable panic attacks.
- Visible symptoms: Physical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness occur.
- Unable to control: You’re unable to manage your anxiety through self-care or lifestyle changes.
- Suicidal thoughts: Anxiety leads to feelings of hopelessness or thoughts of self-harm.
Please note: Anxiety should be treated early to prevent it from worsening. An online doctor can assess your situation and create a tailored treatment plan. For severe cases, dial 000 or visit the nearest hospital.
Get an online doctor’s consultation for treatment, or medical advice instantly.
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How mental health plan work
Speaking to an online doctor is the quickest and easiest way to address anxiety and mental health concerns. At Hola Health, our GPs are specially trained in mental health and can assist with anxiety disorders and more. With 24/7 telehealth consultations that are 100% bulk billed, you can request a mental health care plan from anywhere in Australia. Simply fill in your details, schedule a call, and speak to a trained medical practitioner.
- 24/7 access: Get instant access to healthcare practitioners round-the-clock
- Convenience: Speak to an online doctor from the comfort of your home. This helps people from rural/remote areas, people with mobility issues, and patients who are busy
and cannot travel. - Privacy: Speak to a doctor without worrying about security and privacy, approved by ADHA, Hola adheres to strict privacy guidelines.
- 100% bulk billed: The mental health plan serves as a guide, outlining steps to address mental health challenges and is 100% Medicare bulk billed.
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About anxiety
Anxiety is a condition that acts as a reaction to a stressful environment. Being anxious at times is not a cause for concern unless there are frequent recurring episodes of anxiety. Anxiety can become chronic and disruptive to daily activities. This leads to anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders affect around 16% of Australians every year.
There are many different anxiety disorders such as:
- Generalised anxiety disorder: Worrying excessively about daily concerns such as health, work or finances
- Panic disorder: Sudden episodes of fear and worry. Intense panic.
- Social anxiety disorder: Avoiding social situations with fear of being rejected or embarrassed
- Specific phobia: Phobia towards animals, closed spaces (Claustrophobia) etc.
- Agoraphobia: Avoiding certain situations because it might cause panic
- Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder: Repetitive behaviours such as cleaning repeatedly or being particular about things. This is also a habit formed in coping with anxiety.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Anxiety caused after a life-changing event, an accident or some sort of illness
While there is no single cause attributed to anxiety, numerous causes such as genetics, stressful situations, abuse of some sort, life-threatening diseases or events, accidents, pregnancy, childhood trauma, and substance abuse are some of the major causes of anxiety disorders.
Anxiety symptoms
The main symptoms of an anxiety disorder include constant worry and stress, thoughts and fear about certain situations that are interrupting the daily lives of the affected people. Other symptoms include:
- Excessive worry or fear
- Restlessness or feeling on edge
- Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
- Difficulty concentrating
- Muscle tension
- Fatigue or sleep disturbances
- Irritability
- Sweating, trembling, or dizziness
Seek a mental health treatment plan from anywhere in Australia to discuss these symptoms.
Medically reviewed by Dr Vishnu, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Hola
Frequently asked questions
What to do if you are suffering from anxiety?
You can manage your anxiety by adopting a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Sleeping well and exercising help in keeping your mind fresh. Understanding anxiety and consulting a mental health professional early on will help in managing the anxiety symptoms better. If your anxiety is uncontrollable, it is better to get a 100% bulk-billed mental health care plan in place.
How does a mental health plan work?
A mental health care plan supports people with mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, chronic stress etc. Mental health appointments at Hola Health are done by general practitioners who are well-trained in mental health. During a mental health appointment, the medical practitioner will discuss your symptoms and formulate a personalised plan which will help you to overcome your mental health concerns. Mental health plan appointments are fully bulk-billed at Hola Health.
How to deal with anxiety?
An anxiety attack is a sudden onset of fear or worry which is uncontrollable. It is important to manage anxiety immediately as well as follow a long-term strategy to control anxiety. Some techniques for immediate relief are deep breathing exercises, grounding techniques like the “5-4-3-2-1” method, progressive muscle relaxation,
mindfulness, and positive affirmations to calm the mind.
Long-term strategies involve regular exercise, a healthy diet, relaxation techniques such as yoga, adequate sleep, stress management, and building social support. Regular sessions with a mental health professional to monitor progress will also help with anxiety.
To overcome anxiety that is impacting your day-to-day life, opt for a mental health treatment plan to get guided support.
What does anxiety feel like?
Anxiety is an overwhelming feeling of fear and worry manifests many physical symptoms as well. Physical symptoms of anxiety manifest as headaches, nausea, heart palpitations, stomach ache, shortness of breath, dizziness and more. The experience and symptoms differ from person to person.
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