Anxiety Treatment

When to Consult a Doctor for Anxiety?

Talk to a trained practitioner if anxiety is affecting your daily life. Anxiety could also be an effect of other underlying health concerns, and speaking to the doctor will help you manage anxiety in the right way as well as address the underlying conditions. You should seek help when:

• Daily Life Interrupted: Anxiety interferes with your daily life, work, or relationships.
• Panic Attacks: You experience frequent, intense, or uncontrollable panic attacks.
• Visible Symptoms: Physical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness occur.
• Unable to Control: You’re unable to manage your anxiety through self-care or lifestyle changes.
• Suicidal Thoughts: Anxiety leads to feelings of hopelessness or thoughts of self-harm.

Please Note: Anxiety should be treated early to prevent it from worsening. An online doctor can assess your situation and create a tailored treatment plan. For severe cases, dial 000 or visit the nearest hospital.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

There are many different anxiety disorders such as:

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Worrying excessively about daily concerns such as health, work, or finances.
• Panic Disorder: Sudden episodes of fear and worry. Intense panic.
• Social Anxiety Disorder: Avoiding social situations with fear of being rejected or embarrassed.
• Specific Phobia: Phobia towards animals, closed spaces (Claustrophobia), etc.
• Agoraphobia: Avoiding certain situations because it might cause panic.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Repetitive behaviours such as cleaning repeatedly or being particular about things. This is also a habit formed in coping with anxiety.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Anxiety caused after a life-changing event, an accident, or some sort of illness.

While there is no single cause attributed to anxiety, numerous causes such as genetics, stressful situations, abuse of some sort, life-threatening diseases or events, accidents, pregnancy, childhood trauma, and substance abuse are some of the major causes of anxiety disorders.

Anxiety Symptoms

The main symptoms of an anxiety disorder include constant worry and stress, thoughts, and fear about certain situations that are interrupting the daily lives of the affected people. Other symptoms include:

• Excessive worry or fear.
• Restlessness or feeling on edge.
• Rapid heartbeat or palpitations.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Muscle tension.
• Fatigue or sleep disturbances.
• Irritability.
• Sweating, trembling, or dizziness.

Seek a mental health treatment plan from anywhere in Australia to discuss these symptoms.

How Does a Mental Health Plan Work?

Speaking to an online doctor is the quickest and easiest way to address anxiety and mental health concerns. At Chelem Health, our GPs are specially trained in mental health and can assist with anxiety disorders and more. With 24/7 telehealth consultations that are 100% bulk billed, you can request a mental health care plan from anywhere in Australia. Simply fill in your details, schedule a call, and speak to a trained medical practitioner.

• 24/7 Access: Get instant access to healthcare practitioners round-the-clock.
• Convenience: Speak to an online doctor from the comfort of your home. This helps people from rural/remote areas, people with mobility issues, and patients who are busy and cannot travel.
• Privacy: Speak to a doctor without worrying about security and privacy; approved by ADHA, Chelem adheres to strict privacy guidelines.
• 100% Bulk Billed: The mental health plan serves as a guide, outlining steps to address mental health challenges and is 100% Medicare bulk billed.

Can I Request a Medical Certificate for Mental Health?

Yes, you can request a medical certificate for stress leave within minutes. Simply fill out an online form to fill in your details and get a doctor’s certificate for stress if approved.

What to Do If You Are Suffering from Anxiety?

You can manage your anxiety by adopting a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Sleeping well and exercising help in keeping your mind fresh. Understanding anxiety and consulting a mental health professional early on will help in managing the anxiety symptoms better. If your anxiety is uncontrollable, it is better to get a 100% bulk-billed mental health care plan in place.

How to Deal with Anxiety?

An anxiety attack is a sudden onset of fear or worry which is uncontrollable. It is important to manage anxiety immediately as well as follow a long-term strategy to control anxiety. Some techniques for immediate relief are deep breathing exercises, grounding techniques like the “5-4-3-2-1” method, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness, and positive affirmations to calm the mind. Long-term strategies involve regular exercise, a healthy diet, relaxation techniques such as yoga, adequate sleep, stress management, and building social support. Regular sessions with a mental health professional to monitor progress will also help with anxiety. To overcome anxiety that is impacting your day-to-day life, opt for a mental health treatment plan to get guided support.

What Does Anxiety Feel Like?

Anxiety is an overwhelming feeling of fear and worry that manifests many physical symptoms as well. Physical symptoms of anxiety manifest as headaches, nausea, heart palpitations, stomach ache, shortness of breath, dizziness, and more. The experience and symptoms differ from person to person.

Can Anxiety Be Cured?

Anxiety can be managed effectively, but it is not always considered “curable” in the traditional sense. Many people experience significant relief through treatments like therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and coping strategies. Some may find that their anxiety improves or even goes away over time, while others may need to manage symptoms on an ongoing basis. The key is finding the right combination of treatments to keep anxiety under control and improve quality of life.

How Can We Help?

We provide a fast and convenient way for you to see a doctor from the comfort of your own home, or on the go with your phone or any smart device. Using our secure telehealth platform, you can have a video call with a registered health practitioner or a doctor on-demand in 15 minutes or less. We’re open every day, 24 hours a day – including public holidays – because we know illness and injury can happen anytime, day or night, and need immediate medical attention.

Much like an in-person GP clinic, our telehealth doctor will conduct a comprehensive assessment, including:

• Pre-existing conditions, family history, and lifestyle.
• Preferred treatment options and how to access them.
• Individualised advice to manage your condition.
• Referrals or scripts for various conditions (if required) at the discretion of the doctor.

Talk to a Doctor Today

Our Mental Health Care Plan service is accessible in all suburbs across NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, ACT, NT & TAS. No need to wait or travel to get the support you need – get access to mental health treatment easily from the comfort of your home.