Anxiety Disorders Treatments
in California
Evaluated and Treated by Lindsay Kiriakos, MD

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.
- Reduced tolerance for uncertainty
- Difficulty sustaining mental momentum
- Strain on long‑term focus
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.
- Disruption of daily routines
- Hesitation in physical activity
- Reduced confidence in the body
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.
- Difficulty sustaining presence
- Reduced communication precision
- Impact on leadership delivery
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.
- Preoccupation with minor changes
- Difficulty trusting medical feedback
- Interference with daily priorities
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.
- Time lost to mental loops
- Difficulty shifting attention
- Reduced flexibility in tasks

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.
- Decline in focus and decision-making
- Disrupted sleep and low energy
- Strain on work and relationships
Social Anxiety