What are the different types of anxiety disorders and what are their symptoms?
There are five types of anxiety disorders, each with different symptoms. They include: • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) – constant and exaggerated (more than normal) worry and tension about everyday life events and decisions that lasts for at least six months. A person fears the worst, even though there may be little reason to expect so. Physical symptoms can also happen, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache, or nausea. • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – repeated, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or ritual behaviors (compulsions) that a person feels they can’t control or stop. A person can sometimes feel an urgent need to perform a ritual behavior, such as always washing hands three times because three is a “good luck” number and one isn’t. • Panic disorder – feelings of extreme fear and dread that strike with no warning and for no reason. These feelings can happen over and over again. A person can have physical symptoms, such as chest pain, heart palpitations (h
