Anxiety
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Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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Have anxiety
Anxiety keeps flaring up
Anxious about everything
Anxious for no good reason
Constantly worried
Irrational fear
Feeling of fear
Worried even though I know it's illogical
Nervousness
My anxiety won't go away
Feel anxious
Somehow anxious
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- Feeling of apprehension
- Can't stop feeling anxious no matter what I do
- I get anxious about anything and everything
- Always worrying
- Getting anxious about anything
- My anxiety doesn't go away
- I am concerned
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Try Free Symptom QuizAbout the Symptom
Anxiety is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, however excessive fear or anxiety can cause an anxiety disorder.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Recent weight loss
- Muscle weakness in the limbs
- Disorder of consciousness
- Seizure attack
- Change in personality
- Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
- Impossible to walk normally
- Altered mental status (delirium)
Possible Causes
Generally, Anxiety can be related to:
- Adjustment Disorder
A psychological disorder, often with low mood and anxiety. It is triggered by a sudden change in life circumstances, e.g. divorce or losing a job.
- Depression
Depression is a mental illness that leads to low mood, reduced energy levels, and changes in sleep. This affects everyday activities like attending school and work. As the condition worsens, patients might have suicidal thoughts. Although stress and past trauma can cause depression, it can take time to identify and address causes, and genetic factors may also be at play.
- Social Anxiety Disorder
This is also known as social phobia and is a mental health condition characterized by a constant fear of being watched and judged by others. It can impact work, school, and other daily activities.
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Sleep Disorder
- Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks
- Schizophrenia
- Migraine
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you feel anxious daily?
- How has frequently feeling anxious changed since it started?
- To what extent does anxiety impact your daily activities?
- Does your anxiety persist or recur?
- Do you feel anxious about everything?
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References
Schuyler D. Anxiety. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2016 Oct 13;18(5). doi: 10.4088/PCC.16f02039. PMID: 27835726.
https://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/anxiety/anxiety/Kupfer DJ. Anxiety and DSM-5. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2015 Sep;17(3):245-6. doi: 10.31887/DCNS.2015.17.3/dkupfer. PMID: 26487805; PMCID: PMC4610609.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.31887/DCNS.2015.17.3/dkupferAnxiety and panic attacks
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/anxiety/
Reviewed By:
Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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