Anxiety

What Does Anxiety Feel Like?

For those who suffer from anxiety, daily life can feel like an ongoing battle. Anxiety isn’t just nervousness before a big event or occasional stress—it’s a persistent, overwhelming sense of dread that can make it hard to focus, relax, or even breathe. Many individuals experience racing thoughts, uncontrollable worry, or an overwhelming fear of the future. For others, physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, and shortness of breath add to the distress, making anxiety feel all-encompassing.

Anxiety doesn’t only affect the person who is struggling; it also takes a toll on family, friends, and coworkers. Relationships can become strained as loved ones try to help but often don’t know how to support someone dealing with anxiety. Professionally, anxiety can limit career advancement, causing individuals to avoid important opportunities or struggle with performance due to constant worry. Over time, untreated anxiety can significantly reduce one’s quality of life, leaving them feeling trapped in a cycle of fear and avoidance.

Different Types of Anxiety

There are many forms of anxiety, but two of the most challenging are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and treatment-resistant anxiety.

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about a variety of everyday things. People with GAD may worry about work, health, relationships, or daily activities to the point where it interferes with their ability to function.

• Treatment-resistant anxiety occurs when traditional treatments, such as medication and talk therapy, fail to provide sufficient relief. For these individuals, finding effective care can feel frustrating and demoralizing.

Advanced Treatments for Anxiety at Felicity Mental Health

At Felicity Mental Health, we offer cutting-edge, individualized treatment plans for anxiety, giving patients the support they need when conventional methods have not worked. Our clinics in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles provide Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Our comprehensive mental health program combines group and individual therapy with specialized treatments like Ketamine and EMDR for qualified patients. It also includes a weight loss component tailored to support both mental and physical wellness. With compassionate care and advanced therapies, patients receive holistic treatment to foster long-term recovery and growth.

These structured programs offer a therapeutic environment where individuals can work through their anxiety in a safe, supportive setting. Our IOP and PHP programs include evidence-based therapies that help patients not only manage their symptoms but also uncover the root causes of their anxiety. With these tools, patients can regain control of their lives and reduce their dependence on antianxiety medications.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Felicity Mental Health also offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) as an advanced treatment for severe or treatment-resistant anxiety. KAP involves the controlled use of low-dose ketamine, paired with psychotherapy, to help patients explore deep-seated emotions and thought patterns that contribute to their anxiety.

For many patients, KAP provides relief when other treatments have failed, allowing them to break free from the cycle of anxiety. The therapeutic benefits of KAP can reduce the long-term reliance on medications, offering a new path forward for individuals who have struggled to find lasting relief.

Disclaimer: Ketamine treatment is only available to medically qualified candidates as determined by our MD.

Find Relief from Anxiety at Felicity Mental Health

If you or a loved one is living with anxiety, it’s important to know that you are not alone, and effective treatments are available. Felicity Mental Health’s advanced therapies, including IOP, PHP, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, are designed to help you overcome anxiety and reclaim your life.

Take the First Step

Contact Felicity Mental Health today to learn more about our specialized anxiety treatments and how we can support your journey toward peace and healing.