Anxiety is more than temporary stress. It’s a mental health condition that can cause persistent worry, racing thoughts, physical tension, and avoidance behaviors. Left untreated, it can escalate into panic attacks, or depression. At Alta Loma, we create individualized treatment plans designed to help women better understand their symptoms and build a solid path toward long-term emotional stability.
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Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in women. Factors such as hormonal changes, trauma, caregiving responsibilities, or societal expectations can intensify anxiety symptoms. Anxiety involves persistent worry or fear that is difficult to control, often accompanied by physical tension, sleep difficulties, irritability, and mental fatigue.
While anxiety is a natural reaction to stress, anxiety disorders involve a heightened, chronic response that doesn’t fade—even when the stressor is gone. This can disrupt relationships, careers, and day-to-day functioning. Early support and treatment can help women regain peace of mind and confidence in their daily lives.
Recognizable Anxiety Symptoms
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Constant worry or fear
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Restlessness or feeling “on edge”
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Irritability or difficulty focusing
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Sleep disturbances
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Panic attacks (sudden onset of intense fear, heart palpitations, or shortness of breath)
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Avoidance of situations that might trigger anxiety
Anxiety commonly co-occurs with depression and trauma. Understanding these patterns allows our clinical team to build more effective, personalized treatment plans.
Understanding the Complexities of Anxiety
For women, anxiety can show up in ways that are often minimized or misunderstood. It might look like over-preparing, people-pleasing, chronic guilt, or self-criticism. Some women may push through anxiety silently, masking it with perfectionism or caretaking. Others may feel trapped in cycles of emotional overwhelm or panic.
At Alta Loma, we know that treating anxiety means addressing more than just the symptoms. We explore the emotional, hormonal, environmental, and psychological factors that contribute to anxiety. Through individualized care and deep emotional work, we help women move toward a life with more clarity, confidence, and calm.
Types of Anxiety Disorders We Treat
Anxiety can show up in different ways. Alta Loma provides treatment for various anxiety-related conditions, including:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Excessive, ongoing worry about everyday situations
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Tension, fatigue, and disrupted sleep
Panic Disorder
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Recurring panic attacks with intense physical symptoms
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Avoidance of situations where attacks occurred
Social Anxiety Disorder
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Fear of judgment or embarrassment in social settings
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Avoidance of conversations, events, or public speaking
Phobias
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Intense fear about specific objects or situations (e.g., flying, heights, spiders)
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Avoidance that disrupts daily life
Performance Anxiety
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Fear of failure in work, school, or competitive environments
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Procrastination, perfectionism, or burnout
Obsessive Thinking/Health Anxiety
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Persistent thoughts about health, safety, or other fears
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Reassurance seeking or repeated checking behaviors
Treating Anxiety at Alta Loma
Alta Loma provides comprehensive, individualized anxiety treatment in a safe and structured environment where women can slow down, explore their emotions, and build a stronger relationship with themselves. Our supportive housing and three-tiered clinical program allow for stabilization, therapeutic growth, and reintegration into daily life.
Our integrated approach includes evidence-based and experiential therapies designed to promote long-term healing:
CBT Treatment
Nutrition Education
Medication Management
Recreational Therapy
Truthought Curriculum
Community Integration
With a multidisciplinary team by their side, women at Alta Loma are empowered to better understand the roots of their anxiety and develop the skills needed for lasting relief. Our goal is to help each resident reclaim joy, confidence, and a deeper sense of peace.
Anxiety FAQ
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural stress response, but when it becomes excessive or constant, it may be an anxiety disorder. It involves intense, persistent worry or fear that interferes with daily life.
What are the common symptoms of anxiety?
Symptoms can include restlessness, rapid heartbeat, excessive worry, trouble concentrating, sleep problems, irritability, and physical tension or fatigue.
Can anxiety be treated?
Yes, anxiety is treatable. Common treatments include therapy (like CBT), medication, lifestyle changes, and stress management techniques.
Is anxiety just stress or nervousness?
Not exactly. While stress is a normal response to external pressures, anxiety disorders are more chronic and often occur without an identifiable trigger, lasting longer and impacting functioning.
How can I support a loved one with anxiety?
Be patient, listen without judgment, encourage them to seek professional help, and learn about anxiety so you can better understand what they’re going through.
Can anxiety go away on its own?
Sometimes mild anxiety can improve with lifestyle changes, but more severe or persistent anxiety usually requires professional support to manage and reduce symptoms effectively.
Our Facilities & Programs
Our facilities are meticulously crafted to offer solace, recovery, and a feeling of belonging. From expansive, elegantly furnished bedrooms that guarantee seclusion and peace, to shared spaces that nurture relationships and companionship, each aspect has been meticulously planned to enhance the journey to well-being.
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You understand your needs best. If you have found yourself at a crossroads in your treatment and feel like your program options don’t fully understand you or aspects of your recovery, it’s time to contact the specialists at Alta Loma.
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(512) 877-4883
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Open 24 Hours
Address
103 E 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626
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