What are the different types of anxiety disorders? Whats the difference between GAD, SAD and others?
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (AADA) anxiety disorders are categorized as follows: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive, unrealistic worry that lasts six months or more; the anxiety may focus on issues such as health, money, or career. In addition to chronic worry, GAD symptoms include trembling, muscular aches, insomnia, abdominal upsets, dizziness, and irritability. Panic Disorder: People with panic disorder suffer severe attacks of panic, which may make them feel as if they are having a heart attack or can’t breathe, for no apparent reason. Symptoms include heart palpitations, chest pain or discomfort, sweating, trembling, tingling sensations, feeling of choking, fear of dying, fear of losing control, and feelings of unreality. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Posttraumatic stress disorder can follow an exposure to a traumatic event such as a sexual or physical assault, witnessing a death, the
