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Anxiety Treatment in Colorado Springs
Anxiety can be helpful in short bursts. It keeps us alert and can push us to prepare. When anxiety feels constant or out of proportion, everyday life starts to feel exhausting instead of manageable. At Rain Tree Mental Health, we provide evaluation and medication management for anxiety disorders in adults in Colorado Springs and across Colorado via telehealth. Our goal is to help you understand what is happening and to create a treatment plan that feels doable in your real life."
Anxiety Treatment in Colorado Springs
Anxiety can be helpful in short bursts. It keeps us alert and can push us to prepare. When anxiety feels constant or out of proportion, everyday life starts to feel exhausting instead of manageable. At Rain Tree Mental Health, we provide evaluation and medication management for anxiety disorders in adults in Colorado Springs and across Colorado via telehealth. Our goal is to help you understand what is happening and to create a treatment plan that feels doable in your real life.
What are anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders are conditions where worry, fear, or physical tension show up often and feel hard to control. This group includes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and related conditions. Anxiety disorders are common and treatable. They are not a weakness or a personal failure—they reflect the way your brain and body respond to stress, and they can improve with the right support.
Common signs of anxiety in adults
People experience anxiety in different ways. Many adults notice a mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms.
Physical symptoms:
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Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
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Sweating, trembling, or shaking
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Shortness of breath or feeling unable to take a full breath
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Chest tightness, pressure, or discomfort
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Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or unsteady
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Upset stomach, nausea, or gastrointestinal distress
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Muscle tension, headaches, or feeling physically worn out
Emotional and cognitive symptoms:
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Constant worry that is hard to turn off
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Feeling on edge, tense, or easily startled
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Irritability or feeling unusually snappy
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A sense that something bad is about to happen
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Trouble concentrating or mind going blank
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Overthinking conversations, decisions, or worst-case scenarios
Behavioral symptoms:
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Avoiding people, places, or situations that increase anxiety
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Difficulty falling or staying asleep
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Reassurance seeking or checking behaviors that disrupt daily life
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Pulling back from activities that used to feel comfortable or enjoyable
You do not need to have every symptom on this list for anxiety to be a problem worth treating.
How we evaluate anxiety at Rain Tree Mental Health
An anxiety evaluation is more than a short questionnaire. We look at the full picture so your care is accurate and tailored. An evaluation may include:
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A detailed conversation about your current symptoms and routines
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History of when anxiety began and how it has changed over time
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Review of medications, medical conditions, and family patterns
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Screening tools for anxiety, depression, and related concerns
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Attention to factors that may worsen anxiety, like trauma, ADHD, sleep problems, or medical issues
We talk through our impressions in clear language and ask whether the description fits your experience. If an anxiety disorder seems likely, we discuss treatment options and determine next steps together.
Anxiety treatment and medication management
If medication is appropriate for you, we will:
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Review medication options that match your symptoms and history
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History of when anxiety began and how it has changed over time
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Consider your sleep, work schedule, and daily responsibilities
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Start carefully and adjust slowly based on your response
You remain in control of your treatment choices. Follow-up visits focus on what is improving, what still feels difficult, and whether the plan should be adjusted. We coordinate with therapists and primary care providers when helpful so your care feels connected.
Is it anxiety or something else?
Many people aren’t sure whether what they feel is anxiety, burnout, trauma, a medical issue, or a blend of several factors. Overlap is common. Our role is not to force a label that doesn’t fit, but to sort through the possibilities with you and support your mental health in the ways that matter.