Conditions: Anxiety Disorders
Your body naturally responds to stress through anxiety characterized by a feeling of
apprehension or fear about what going to happen. Most people typically feel nervous in various
situations such as during public speaking, going for an interview, taking a test, starting new
responsibilities or relocating to a new place.
Although you may find it unpleasant, this type of anxiety inspires you to work harder and
perform better. However, if the situation becomes worse such that the anxiety feelings last for
even more than six months and interferes with your life then you are suffering from anxiety
disorder. It leads to a persistent intense feeling that can even turn devastating. Although anxiety
disorder can affect anyone regardless of their age, the American Psychiatric Association reveals
that women are more vulnerable to men.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
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Panic disorder
You experience repetitive panic attacks when you don’t expect
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Obsessive compulsive disorder
Repetitive illogical thoughts that drives you to perform certain repeated behaviors
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Social anxiety disorder
You extremely mind about how people judge you in social situations
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Separation anxiety disorder
The fear of being far from home to your loved ones
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Phobia
You excessively fear a particular situation, object or activity
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Post traumatic disorder
The anxiety that follows a traumatic incident
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Illness anxiety disorder
You are anxious about your health
What Causes Anxiety Disorders?
The current research does not give the exact cause of anxiety but there is likelihood that a
combination of factors including the environment, genetics and brain chemistry play a role. It
may impact the parts of the brain that controls fear.
Treatment for Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are treatable through medications and psychotherapy. A combination of the
two main treatment may benefit you most.
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Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for anxiety disorders whereby you work with a therapist
to relieve the anxiety symptoms. The most effective form is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) which focuses on equipping you with specific skills which you use to improve the
symptoms and return to the activity you used to avoid due to anxiety.
CBT includes exposure to the situation or object that spark off your anxiety to help gain
confidence that you can handle the situation and anxiety symptoms.
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Medications
There are several types of medication that can help in relieving anxiety symptoms. It all depends
on which type of anxiety disorder you have and whether you have underlying physical or mental
health issues. Examples include specific antidepressants and an anti-anxiety medication. At time,
the doctor may recommend use of sedatives for short term relief.
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