Anxiety Disorders Treatments
in California

Evaluated and Treated by Lindsay Kiriakos, MD

Table of Contents

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Creates ongoing internal pressure, difficulty shutting off thoughts and a constant sense of alertness. In men, it often appears as irritability, restlessness, muscle tightness and reduced concentration, affecting performance and daily stability.

Panic Disorder

Produces abrupt episodes of intense fear with rapid heartbeat, chest tightness, dizziness and difficulty breathing. Many men interpret these sensations as medical emergencies, which increases avoidance and hypervigilance.

Performance &
Speech Anxiety

Appears in high‑visibility situations, presentations, leadership roles or decision‑making under pressure. Common signs include physical tension, anticipatory worry and momentary loss of clarity that interferes with performance.

Health Anxiety

Involves constant monitoring of the body, negative interpretation of normal sensations and repeated reassurance‑seeking. These patterns increase stress and disrupt daily stability.

Obsessive‑Compulsive
Disorder

Involves intrusive thoughts, mental reviewing and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing distress. In men, it often appears as excessive checking, certainty‑seeking or rigid routines that consume time and energy.

Life Stressors

Arises when major events — a job loss, litigation, divorce, financial strain or a health challenge — exceed your normal capacity to cope. In men, it often appears as persistent worry, irritability, disrupted sleep and declining focus at work and home.

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Anxiety Disorders Treatments in California