Anxiety Care That Helps You Feel Like Yourself Again
When anxiety stops you from meeting responsibilities, socializing, or enjoying life, it may be time to get support. Nunn Psychiatric Care provides compassionate psychiatric care with medication management and convenient telemedicine.
We see patients in Hodgenville, KY and surrounding areas, serving Elizabethtown, Bardstown, and Louisville.
- Private, supportive visits with experienced providers
- Thoughtful medication management with ongoing follow-up
- Telemedicine appointments available when appropriate
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988.
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear, or nervousness that appears when you face a stressful situation or anticipate a challenging situation in the future. Everyone experiences anxiety — it can be a useful response that energizes you to handle what’s in front of you.
With an anxiety disorder, the feelings don’t fade after the stressful moment passes. Instead, you may feel persistently “on edge,” and symptoms can intensify or become overwhelming — affecting daily life, mental well-being, and physical health. For additional clinical context, see the Mayo Clinic overview of anxiety disorders. (Mayo Clinic)
Can I Have Different Types of Anxiety?
Yes. Anxiety disorders can show up in different ways. Some of the most common types include:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Excessive, ongoing worry about everyday life — work, school, family, friendships, and health.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Intense fear of being watched or judged, meeting new people, or performing in front of others.
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Fear that something bad will happen when you’re apart from people you love — can affect adults too.
You can explore more types and symptom patterns via the National Institute of Mental Health. (NIMH)
What Symptoms Occur Due to Anxiety?
Anxiety can cause both emotional and physical symptoms. Common examples include:
Emotional Symptoms
- Fear
- Worry
- Irritability
- Nervousness or restlessness
Physical Symptoms
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Headaches
- Stomachaches
- Trouble sleeping
- Rapid heartbeat
Some people may also have a panic attack — a sudden surge of intense fear that may include chest pain, sweating, and difficulty breathing. For an overview of panic attack features and causes, see: Mayo Clinic (Panic Attacks) .
How Is Anxiety Treated?
After a comprehensive assessment, your provider recommends a personalized plan based on how anxiety affects your daily life. Treatment focuses on approaches shown to help many people improve significantly over time.
Therapy Referrals
If counseling will help most, we can refer you to a therapist who teaches skills to identify triggers and change unhelpful thought patterns and responses (commonly through approaches such as CBT).
Medication Management
Your provider may prescribe anti-anxiety medications when appropriate. Some medications are used for a limited time due to dependence potential (for example, certain sedative/anxiolytic medications), while other options may be used longer-term depending on your needs and medical history.
You don’t have to push through anxiety alone. Call our Hodgenville office or request a telemedicine appointment online today.
Serving Hodgenville and Surrounding Areas
Nunn Psychiatric Care welcomes patients in Hodgenville, Kentucky and nearby communities including Elizabethtown, Bardstown, and Louisville. We also offer telemedicine for eligible visits.
Clinical references used for patient education on this page: Mayo Clinic — Anxiety disorders, Mayo Clinic — Panic attacks, NIMH — Anxiety disorders, MedlinePlus — Anxiety.
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Request Your Appointment
If you have ongoing or overwhelming anxiety, don’t wait to seek support. Call our office in Hodgenville, Kentucky, or request a telemedicine appointment online today.