Do I Have Anxiety? Doctor Explains Symptoms, Types & Treatments

Описание: Struggling with anxiety or wondering whether your symptoms might be part of an anxiety disorder? In this video, Dr. Darren Himeles, a family medicine physician, explains what anxiety really is, how it affects the body, and the differences between Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Panic Attacks.

You’ll learn:

What stress is and how it becomes anxiety

The physical symptoms of anxiety

How to tell the difference between normal stress and an anxiety disorder

What Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety looks like

What GAD is and why it affects so many people

How PTSD develops and common triggers

What panic attacks feel like and why they happen

Evidence‑based treatments for anxiety, including therapy, exercise, antihistamines, SSRIs, SNRIs, Wellbutrin, Buspar, and fast‑acting medications

This video is designed to give you clear, trustworthy medical education so you can better understand anxiety symptoms, recognize when anxiety is affecting your daily life, and know when to seek help.

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Important: This video is for educational purposes only. If you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety or think you may have an anxiety disorder, please talk to your doctor right away.

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Welcome to the channel of Dr. Darren Himeles — board‑certified family medicine physician and clinical instructor in Los Angeles County. I create clear, evidence‑based health education videos to help people understand medical topics, prevention, chronic conditions, mental health, and everyday wellness.

About me:
I earned my bachelor’s degree in mathematics from UCLA, attended UC San Diego School of Medicine, and completed my family medicine residency at White Memorial Medical Center. I currently practice family medicine and urgent care and teach medical students in my clinic.

Disclaimer:
These videos are for general educational purposes only. They are not medical advice and do not create a doctor‑patient relationship. I cannot provide personalized medical advice on YouTube. If you have symptoms or concerns about your health, please contact your physician or seek medical care immediately.