
Anxiety
According to VAC, Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed service-related injuries. Anxiety involves excessive worry or fear that can disrupt daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. With the right support and treatment, it’s possible to regain control and live a fuller, calmer life.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can show up in many ways, including:
- Physical symptoms: Racing heart, sweating, trembling, or shortness of breath.
- Emotional overwhelm: Constant worry, restlessness, or a sense of impending doom.
- Cognitive challenges: Trouble focusing, racing thoughts, or difficulty making decisions.
- Behavioral shifts: Avoidance of certain situations, irritability, or trouble sleeping
These symptoms can range from mild to debilitating, often making it tough to carry out everyday tasks or enjoy life’s moments.
How Does Anxiety Occur?
Anxiety often emerges from prolonged stress, traumatic experiences, or a combination of environmental and personal factors. Service-related causes might include high-stakes decision-making, unpredictable threats, or the emotional toll of separation from loved ones. While everyone experiences anxiety at times, it becomes a condition when it persists, intensifies, or disrupts normal functioning. Early recognition and care can prevent it from taking deeper root.

Erectile Dysfunction and Anxiety
It’s more common than you think. We’ve seen a strong link between psychological conditions like Anxiety, PTSD, Depression and ED.
Many of our patients qualify for shockwave therapy for ED as a follow-on effect of their diagnosed Anxiety—even without a prior ED diagnosis—because of how closely these conditions can intertwine.