Anxiety

In the past year, almost 20% of adults in the US suffered from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can show up in ways that feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and hard to manage. In Hamden, Connecticut, Sara Turk, APRN, FNP‑C, PMHNP‑BC, focuses on helping you understand your thoughts, calm your body, and regain a sense of control. Whether your anxiety is constant or comes in waves, you need compassionate, expert care to help you reclaim your quality of life. Sara is passionate about addressing your anxiety so you can thrive again. Call now to schedule an appointment or book online at your convenience.

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent or intense, it can start to interfere with your daily routines and ability to function well. Instead of coming and going with specific situations, it may linger in the background as you go about your days or spike unexpectedly, making it difficult to relax or feel at ease.

You may experience racing thoughts, a sense of dread, or feel constantly on edge. Work stress, a relationship problem, or a health concern may trigger your anxious feelings. Maybe you live with a low-grade, background uneasiness, but you can’t pinpoint why.

Sara works to understand what your anxiety looks like, where it comes from, and how it’s impacting your day-to-day life.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Anxiety can affect your mind and your body. Some of the telltale signs include:

• Persistent worry
• Overthinking
• Difficulty concentrating
• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Tight chest
• Restlessness
• Nervousness
• Sweating
• Feeling a sense of doom

You might also feel overwhelmed by activities or decisions that you used to make easily. An important first step is recognizing these symptoms. Anxiety responds best to early treatment, so don’t wait to reach out to Sara for help.

How is anxiety treated?

Anxiety is highly treatable, but it’s not one-size-fits-all. Sara takes a holistic approach to care and looks for the root cause of your anxiety to address it with a treatment that relieves your symptoms and resolves the anxiety altogether. She meets with you to gather your personal and medical history, learn about your symptoms and triggers, and determine the type of anxiety you’re experiencing. 

With that information, she customizes a plan, offering you practical tools to identify and reframe unproductive thought patterns, learn techniques to calm your body, and build lasting coping strategies, which empower you to better manage anxiety both now and in the future.

Depending on your specific needs, she may combine:

• Medication management  
• Mindfulness-based techniques
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Relaxation strategies
  

For comprehensive care and continuous follow-up to help you gain control over your anxiety, call the office now or use the online scheduling option.