Anxiety can be a short alarm before a hard moment, or a fear that stays for weeks. Here is how to tell the difference and who to call.
What Anxiety Is
Anxiety is the body's alarm before something uncertain, such as a hard conversation, a bill, or a drive you dread.
A short burst of anxiety usually fades when the moment ends. An anxiety disorder is fear that stays for weeks and starts to control your day.
Only a clinician can diagnose you, and after you call, one can help you sort out which description fits.
When Anxiety And Substance Use Show Up Together
Some people use alcohol or drugs to turn the alarm down, only to have it come back harder the next day.
If that sounds like you, mention it when you call, because substance use and anxiety can be treated together in one outpatient plan.
That plan can be partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), Evening IOP, or outpatient (OP) at 23726 Birtcher Dr in Lake Forest.
What To Do Today
If you have chest pain, can't breathe, or think you might hurt yourself, call 911.
If you need to talk through a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
If fear has been controlling your days and you want treatment, call admissions at (800) 808-6757. Ask which level of care fits, and whether a detox or sober living partner should be part of your plan.
What Treatment In Lake Forest Can Include
PHP is a full day of treatment, IOP is several hours on several days, and Evening IOP meets after work.
OP is a lighter schedule, either as a step down after those programs or as a starting point when you don't need a full day.
You go home each night unless admissions connects you with a sober living partner for the nights between sessions.
Need support now?
OC Revive admissions answers 24/7 for a confidential conversation about outpatient treatment in Lake Forest, including care for substance use and mental health together.
(800) 808-6757