Now that we know what is anxiety disorder, here is a quick look at some of the common types of anxiety disorders: 1. GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER Generalized Anxiety Disorderor GAD is typified by the constant worry without any apparent reason, as mentioned in preceding paragraphs. 2. PANIC DIS...
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What is Anxiety? Anxiety disorders consist of generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. These conditions are characterized by an intense state of worry and fear resulting from a threatening event or life stressor. Of course, these ...
Social anxiety disorder, aka social phobia, is considered a phobic disorder - a type of anxiety disorder. Social anxiety becomes a disorder when the symptoms rise to the level that meets the diagnostic criteria outlined in the DSM-IV-TR. Part of this diagnosis means that the symptom...
Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms Again, the experience is different for everyone, but if you have social anxiety and you’re in a stressful situation, you may feel: Very self-conscious in social situations A persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being judged by others ...
A sense of worry about certain stressful situations in life is generally considered to be a natural reaction. However, when anxiety becomes consistent, pervasive, and begins to impact a person’s daily life and functioning, it may be categorized as some type of psychological anxiety disorder. ...
What is an Anxiety Disorder? Anxiety can be defined as an individual’s response to a threat, real or imagined. It is a process, to some extent, that is present in all living things. Anxiety isn’t always bad. It can assist us in coping with tense situations and motivate us to work...
Dr. Jen Gunter introduces a special part of the brain called the amygdala and shares the science behind your brain's threat-detection system, what causes it to malfunction and the most effective ways of treating an anxiety disorder. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out ...
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? GAD is a condition that causes you to worry or feel nervous about daily activities. You are not able to control your anxiety and feel calm. You may have anxiety about your health, job, money, or relationships. Anxiety can also happen without a ...
How is Anxiety Disorder different from normal anxiety? Dr. Pine explains the difference between normal anxiety and GAD, this way. “Let’s think about the person who is extremely shy in social situations. They may go to work or go to a party or order in a restaurant or talk to the lib...