Symptoms of Anxiety in Adults

Feeling worried or scared sometimes is normal. But when these feelings happen a lot and make life hard, you might have anxiety. The good news? Anxiety can be treated, and you can feel better. At Sunset Behavioral Health, we help adults in Florida find peace and happiness again through easy telehealth care. You will meet with our solo provider, Luisa Garcia, a dual certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience, through secure telehealth.

What Is Anxiety?

Anxiety is when your mind and body feel worried or scared, even when you're safe. It's like having an alarm system in your brain that goes off too much. Many adults have anxiety, and it's nothing to be ashamed of.

Think of anxiety like a smoke detector. A smoke detector helps keep you safe by warning you about real fires. But sometimes it goes off when you're just making toast. Anxiety works the same way – it tries to protect you, but sometimes it warns you about dangers that aren't really there.

How Anxiety Makes Your Body Feel

When you have anxiety, your body might feel different. Here are some common ways anxiety shows up in your body:

Your Heart and Breathing:

• Your heart beats fast, like you just ran up stairs

• You might feel short of breath or like you can't catch your breath

• Your chest might feel tight or heavy

Your Muscles and Energy:

• You might shake or tremble, especially in your hands

• Your muscles feel tense or sore

• You feel tired all the time, even after sleeping

• Your head might hurt or feel heavy

Your Stomach and Sleep:

• Your stomach might hurt or feel upset

• You might feel sick or want to throw up

• You have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

• You might wake up feeling worried

Other Body Signs:

• You sweat a lot, even when it's not hot

• You feel dizzy or lightheaded

• Your face or hands might feel tingly

These body feelings are real. Your brain is trying to protect you, but it's working too hard. Want to see other concerns we help with too? Visit our Symptoms we treat page.

How Anxiety Makes Your Mind Feel

Anxiety doesn't just affect your body. It also changes how you think and feel every day.

Worried Thoughts:

• You worry about everything, even small things

• You think about bad things that might happen

• You can't stop thinking about your worries

• You feel like something terrible is about to happen

Daily Life Changes:

• You have trouble focusing on work or activities

• You avoid places or people that make you worried

• You don't want to try new things

• You have trouble making decisions

Feelings and Emotions:

• You feel nervous or on edge most of the time

• You get upset or angry more easily

• You feel restless, like you can't sit still

• You feel scared or panicked for no clear reason

Remember, having these feelings doesn't mean you're weak or broken. It means your brain is working extra hard to keep you safe, but it needs some help to calm down.

When Anxiety Becomes Too Much

Some worry is normal. We all worry about our families, jobs, or health sometimes. But anxiety becomes a problem when:

• You worry most days for months

• Your worries make it hard to work or enjoy life

• You avoid doing things you used to love

• You can't control your worried thoughts

• Your body feels bad because of anxiety

This might be called Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It sounds scary, but it just means your anxiety needs professional help to get better. And here's the amazing thing – anxiety is very treatable. Most people who get help feel much better.

How Sunset Behavioral Health Helps Adults in Florida

At Sunset Behavioral Health, we understand how hard anxiety can be. We also know how good life can feel when anxiety gets better. That's why we make getting help as easy as possible.

Easy Telehealth Care:
You don't need to drive to an office or sit in a waiting room. Our virtual psychiatric care in Florida means you can get help from your own home. Just use your phone, tablet, or computer. You will see Luisa Garcia, our solo provider and a dual certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience.

Fast Access:
Many providers make you wait weeks or months. Not us. As a solo provider, Luisa Garcia, a dual certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience, can usually see you within 48 hours. That means you can start feeling better this week, not next month.

Free First Visit:
We offer a free 15-minute consultation. You can talk to our solo provider, Luisa Garcia, a dual certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience, ask questions, and see if we're a good fit – all without paying anything.

Bilingual Support:
We speak both English and Spanish. Se habla español. You can get help in the language that feels most comfortable to you.

All Ages and Stages:
We help adults of all ages, from young adults just starting their careers to seniors enjoying retirement. Anxiety can happen at any time in life, and we're here for all of it.

Your Anxiety Can Get Better

Here's what we want you to know: anxiety feels terrible, but it gets better with the right help. Our patients tell us amazing stories about how their lives changed:

• Sarah couldn't sleep for months. Now she sleeps peacefully and wakes up happy.

• Miguel avoided social events because of worry. Now he enjoys time with friends and family.

• Lisa felt scared to drive to work. Now she travels confidently around Florida.

Treatment That Works:
We use proven methods to help anxiety get better. This might include:

• Talking therapy to help you understand and manage worried thoughts

• Medication if it's right for you (but only if you want it)

• Learning relaxation skills that calm your mind and body

• Building confidence to do the things you love again

Want to know how visits work and what comes next? Read What to Expect from Treatment.

You Don't Have to Suffer:
Some people think anxiety is just part of life and you have to live with it. That's not true. With the right help, you can feel calm, happy, and excited about life again.

Life After Anxiety Treatment

Imagine waking up and not feeling worried right away. Picture going to work without your stomach hurting. Think about enjoying time with family without your mind racing. This isn't just a dream – it's what happens when anxiety gets better.

Our Florida telehealth patients often tell us:

• "I forgot what it felt like to be relaxed"

• "I'm enjoying things I used to love again"

• "My family says I'm like my old self"

• "I wish I had gotten help sooner"

You deserve to feel good. You deserve to enjoy your life. Anxiety might feel overwhelming right now, but with help, it gets so much better.

Take the First Step Today

Don't let anxiety steal another day of happiness from you. At Sunset Behavioral Health, we're ready to help you feel better, starting this week.

Here's how easy it is:

1. Book your free 15-minute consultation

2. Talk to our caring solo provider, Luisa Garcia, a dual certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience, about how you're feeling

3. Get seen within 48 hours

4. Start your journey to feeling better

You can get help from anywhere in Florida through our secure telehealth platform. No long drives, no waiting rooms, no delays. Just compassionate care when you need it.

Ready to feel better? Book your free consultation today. You can also Contact Us if you have questions first. Your future self – the one who feels calm, happy, and confident – is waiting for you to take this step. We're here to help you get there, together.

Se habla español. Sunset Behavioral Health provides telehealth mental health services throughout Florida. Start your journey to feeling better today.