What Are the Different Types of Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders are categorized into five types. They have similarities but differ in signs and symptoms. These are the five types of anxiety disorders: • Panic Disorder — it is an intense fear that attacks more often characterized by alpitations, dyspnea, chest pain and dizziness • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — an uncontrollable behavior occurring frequently and brought on by impulses • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — constant symptoms and the effects from traumatic events in a person’s life • Phobias — an unexplainable extreme fear to something • Generalized Anxiety Disorder — generally found over a long-term for at least six months. It is characterized by constant, extreme, worrisome thoughts that are never rational. How is an anxiety disorder different from severe stress? Anxiety disorder is a psychological condition wherein there is a prolonged process responsible for the condition. Anxiety can also cause different types of phobias. If these phobias are not treated, they will
• Signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders? • Learning about panic, social anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders. • Explaining specific phobias. • How to diagnose anxiety disorders. • Can anxiety disorders be prevented? • Treatment of anxiety disorders. • What is the recovery process? • Natural remedies to treat panic attacks. • How to get help for anxiety disorders. • Ten easy ways to boost your mood. • Self-help techniques to prevent or treat anxiety disorder. . . .and much, much more Written in plain English “Taking Control of Your Life” will give you some peace of mind by answering those probing questions about how to control anxiety disorder in yourself or a loved one. Emotions impact every aspect of our lives. If anxiety disorders are left unchecked the result could be permanent damage to relationships, careers not to mention the overall quality of life. The purpose of our guide is to give you an over view of how to recognize anxiety disorders as well as provide you with info
• General Anxiety Disorder Recurring fears or worries that keep us from concentrating on daily tasks • Panic Disorder Sudden, intense and unexplained feelings of terror and dread • Phobias Extreme fears about certain objects or situations • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Ongoing, out-of-control and unwanted feelings or thoughts (obsessions) and routines or rituals used to try to rid ourselves of these thoughts (compulsions) • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Re-experiencing a trauma, crime or natural disaster through nightmares, flashbacks or other reminders months or even years after the event. Do children experience anxiety disorders? Just like adults, children suffer from anxiety disorders. Their symptoms, however, may be different: irritability, poor school performance, refusal to attend school, immature behavior and illness. Separation anxiety, or fear of being away from parents, is a major childhood problem as well. Can anxiety disorders be helped? According to the National Institut
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Panic Disorder: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Phobias: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Where can I get more information? What are anxiety disorders? Anxiety disorders range from feelings of uneasiness to immobilizing bouts of terror. This fact sheet briefly describes the different types of anxiety disorders. This fact sheet is not exhaustive, nor does it include the full range of symptoms and treatments. Keep in mind that new research can yield rapid and dramatic changes in our understanding of and approaches to mental disorders. If you believe you or a loved one has an anxiety disorder, seek competent, professional advice or another form of support. Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Most people experience anxiety at some point in their lives and some nervousness in anticipation of a real situation. However if a person cannot shake unwarranted worries, or if the feeli
