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What is anxiety disorder?

Sat, Nov 2023

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Anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that causes excessive fear, worry, or anxiety. It can interfere with everyday activities, such as work, school, or relationships. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults each year.

There are many different types of anxiety disorders, including:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): This is the most common type of anxiety disorder. People with GAD experience excessive worry and anxiety about a variety of things, such as their health, finances, or relationships.
Panic disorder: This is a type of anxiety disorder that involves sudden, unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks can cause intense physical symptoms, such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and sweating.
Social anxiety disorder (SAD): This is a type of anxiety disorder that involves feeling anxious or self-conscious in social situations. People with SAD may avoid social situations altogether or feel very anxious when they are in them.
Specific phobias: This is a type of anxiety disorder that involves a fear of a specific object or situation, such as heights, spiders, or public speaking.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): This is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, or a violent crime. People with PTSD may have flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event.

The exact cause of anxiety disorders is not known, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, personality traits, and life experiences. Anxiety disorders can be treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both.

Symptoms of anxiety disorder can include:

Feeling anxious or worried most days
Having trouble controlling your worry
Avoiding situations that make you anxious
Having physical symptoms of anxiety, such as sweating, trembling, or shortness of breath
Having difficulty sleeping or concentrating
Feeling irritable or on edge
Having difficulty making decisions
Feeling hopeless or worthless

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to talk to your doctor or mental health professional. Anxiety disorders can be treated, and there are many resources available to help you manage your symptoms.

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Anxiety disorder is a type of mental health condition characterized by feelings of worry, fear, or anxiety that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities. It's normal to feel anxious about moving to a new place, starting a new job, or taking a test. This type of anxiety is unpleasant, but it may motivate you to work harder and to do a better job. Ordinary anxiety is a feeling that comes and goes but does not interfere with your everyday life.

In the case of an anxiety disorder, however, the feeling of fear may be with you all the time. It is intense and sometimes debilitating. This type of anxiety may cause you to stop doing things you enjoy. In extreme cases, it may prevent you from entering an elevator, crossing the street, or even leaving your home.

Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder and panic attacks, agoraphobia (fear of places or situations that might cause you to panic), social anxiety disorder (fear of social or performance situations), specific phobias (intense fear of a specific object or situation), and separation anxiety disorder.

Symptoms can vary depending on the type of anxiety disorder but generally include excessive worrying, restlessness, trouble concentrating, feelings of impending doom or danger, increased heart rate, rapid breathing (hyperventilation), sweating and trembling.

The exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known but it's becoming clear through research that many conditions are caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental and psychological factors. Treatment for these disorders typically involves psychotherapy (talking therapy), medication or both.