Certain degree of anxiety is normal for most people, but an ongoing and intense worry or fear can be sign of an anxiety disorder.
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Anxiety comes in many shapes and forms, from generalized worries to crippling phobias. Without proper attention; conditions may worsen affecting daily life such as work productivity, education performance, and social connections.
Common anxiety disorders include:
Experiencing anxiety can be overwhelming and disruptive to daily life, but through seeking treatment with medicine or therapy it is possible to reclaim control.
“Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States”
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
For individuals living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), persistent feelings of worry and dread can impact their daily life. Unlike occasional worries in response to normal stressors, GAD persists for extended periods of time – months or even years – creating an ongoing state of uneasiness.
If you’re experiencing more anxiety than you think is normal or have difficulty handling situations that others manage with ease, you should consult a licensed mental health professional who can assess your anxiety level and recommend appropriate treatment.
Symptoms of GAD include:
- Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
- Being easily fatigued
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Being irritable
- Having headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains
- Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
- Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is characterized by unpredictable and recurring panic attacks, where intense fear or discomfort suddenly arises with no apparent reason. Although it’s not a guarantee for everyone who has an isolated attack, repeated episodes can lead to an official diagnosis of the condition.
Individuals with panic disorder often live in fear of the next onset, desperately seeking to avoid any triggers that might cause an attack. These unpredictable episodes can be experienced either several times daily or as infrequently as once a year.
During a panic attack, a person may experience:
- Pounding or racing heart
- Sweating
- Trembling or tingling
- Chest pain
- Feelings of impending doom
- Feelings of being out of control
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
OCD is a common, yet powerful disorder which causes individuals to experience frequent and intrusive thoughts as well as uncontrollable behaviors. As it is chronic in nature, recovery from this condition requires persistent effort throughout life.
Obsessions are intrusive, irrational thoughts or impulses that repeatedly occur. People with these disorders know these thoughts are irrational but are afraid that somehow they might be true. These thoughts and impulses are upsetting, and people may try to ignore or suppress them.
Compulsions are repetitive acts that temporarily relieve the stress brought on by an obsession. People with these disorders know that these rituals don’t make sense but feel they must perform them to relieve the anxiety and, in some cases, to prevent something bad from happening. Like obsessions, people may try not to perform compulsive acts but feel forced to do so to relieve anxiety.
Examples of obsessions include:
- Thoughts about harming or having harmed someone
- Doubts about having done something right, like turning off the stove or locking a door
- Unpleasant sexual images
- Fears of saying or shouting inappropriate things in public
Examples of compulsions include:
- Hand washing due to a fear of germs
- Counting and recounting money because a person can’t be sure they added correctly
- Checking to see if a door is locked or the stove is off
- “Mental checking” that goes with intrusive thoughts is also a form of compulsion
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Social Phobia
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is a common mental health condition characterized by a persistent fear of social situations. People with social phobia often experience intense anxiety and discomfort in social settings, such as parties, public speaking, or meeting new people. This fear can be so severe that it interferes with a person’s ability to carry out daily activities, maintain relationships, or achieve their goals.
People with social phobia may experience: