Panic attacks are not attributable to: Effects of a medication, substance, or medical condition Another psychiatric disorder (e.g., specific phobias, social anxiety disorder) Differential diagnoses [18] Other
The therapist Alexandra saw diagnosed her with obsessive-compulsive disorder, which she says was difficult to hear, but also provided a sense of relief. Unfortunately, that therapist offered limited treatment for obsessions and compulsions: mainly direct exposure treatment, which can help some people ...
These disorders include separation anxiety disorder, selective mutism, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, substance/medication-induced anxiety disorder, and anxiety disorder due to another medical condition. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (included...
As such, it is postulated that the economic burden of anxiety disorders is greater than any other psychiatric disorder, due to the high prevalence and cost of medical and psychiatric treatment [2]. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , Fifth Edition (DSM-5), defines fear...
Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical ConditionA physical health problem, including thyroid disorders, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disorders, can directly cause anxiety symptoms or panic attacks. Other Specified Anxiety DisorderWhen you have anxiety symptoms that negatively impact your life and...
social anxiety disorder (SAD), a type ofanxiety disordercharacterized by a fear of interacting with people, due to worries over the possibility of being negatively scrutinized and judged by them. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) was once referred to as socialphobia; however, the label of “phobia...
When a medication or drug is the primary cause of the anxiety, it is diagnosed as a medication or substance-induced anxiety disorder. Medical illnesses or conditions (such as thyroid conditions, breathing problems [such asasthmaorpheochromocytoma)]) can also cause anxiety disorders and/or anxiety-...
Tendency to freeze in anxiety-provoking or intense situations Panic attacks Avoidance of people or places due to an intense fear of having a panic attack in public (agoraphobia) Being shy or timid, and getting easily embarrassed (social anxiety disorder or social phobia) Biting fingernails or pick...
People with generalized anxiety disorder have excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control According to DSM-IV, symptoms must be present for more days than not for a six-month period, and the patient must not meet criteria for another anxiety disorder. Worrying is associated with at...
How To Treat Social Anxiety DisorderMedically reviewed by Andrea Brant, LMHC Regulate anxiety in a compassionate environment Connect with a therapist The information on this page is not intended to be a substitution for diagnosis, treatment, or informed professional advice. You should not take any ...