Have you ever felt that constant buzzing of worry that just won't go away? Or maybe a racing heart and a feeling of dread before a big test or social event? As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner my goal is to help you find a way to quiet those feelings. While feeling nervous is a normal part of life, a constant sense of worry might be an anxiety disorder. It's a real medical condition that can affect your daily life, and the good news is, it's very treatable. ​

Finding Balance with Medication ​

Think of your brain as a complicated switchboard with millions of tiny connections. Sometimes, in anxiety, certain signals can get stuck on "high alert." Psychotropic medications can act like a dimmer switch for your brain's “worry center.” They help balance your brain's natural messengers, called neurotransmitters, so those signals can calm down. ​The most common medicines for anxiety are actually antidepressants, like SSRIs and SNRIs. These work by helping your brain use key messengers like serotonin more effectively, which can lead to a calmer mood. For more severe symptoms, like a panic attack, there are also fast-acting anti-anxiety medicines that can be used for a short time. Finding the right medication is a process we’ll do together, and it's a very important step toward feeling more at peace. ​

Your Journey to Feeling Better ​

Your path to wellness is a team effort. As your partner, I'm here to create a treatment plan that fits you, including medication, therapy, and other strategies to support your mental health. Please know that you are not alone, and help is here. Taking the first step by reaching out for help is a brave and powerful decision.

If you choose not to get help at State of Mind Wellness please get help somewhere.