Anxiety disorder

Examples of anxiety disorders include panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Symptoms include stress that's out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry, and restlessness.

Treatment includes counseling or medications, including antidepressants.

Consult a doctor for medical advice

Sources: Mayo Clinic and others.

Very common

< 0

Cases per year

More than 3 million cases per year in US

Treatment from medical professional advised

Usually self-diagnosable

Doesn't require lab test or imaging

More common in females

Can last several years or be lifelong

Emergency room visit recommended in severe cases

Family history may increase likelihood

Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).

These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control, are out of proportion to the actual danger and can last a long time. You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings. Symptoms may start during childhood or the teen years and continue into adulthood.

Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), specific phobias and separation anxiety disorder. You can have more than one anxiety disorder. Sometimes anxiety results from a medical condition that needs treatment.

Whatever form of anxiety you have, treatment can help.

Each faces anxiety at some point in time in life, for example, during an examination or an interview. This lasts for a limited period. It is classified as an anxiety disorder when the symptoms are reoccurrent and last for longer time. Symptoms such as

A sudden feeling of panic and fear
Restlessness
Uneasiness, nausea, or cramps
Sleep-related problems – excessive sleep or sleeplessness
Cold or sweaty hands or feet
Numbness in the hands or feet
Shortness of breath
Increased heart rate
Chest pain
Dry mouth
Hot flashes or chills
Sudden trembling
Dizziness

Anxiety-

Behavioral-

Cognitive-

Excessive worry-

Fatigue-

Fear-

Feeling of impending doom-

Hypervigilance-

Insomnia-

Irritability-

Lack of concentration-

Nausea-

Palpitations-

Racing thoughts-

Restlessness-

Sweating-

Trembling-

Unwanted thoughts-

Whole body-

Treatment includes counseling or medications, including antidepressants.

Antidepressant-

-Prevents or relieves depression and elevates mood.

Anxiolytic-

-Relieves anxiety and tension. May promote sleep.

Nerve pain medication-

-Blocks pain caused by damaged nerves.

Sedative-

-Causes drowsiness, calmness, and dulled senses. Some types may become addictive.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)-

-Eases symptoms of depressed mood and anxiety.

Avoid alcohol-

-May be harmful and aggravate certain conditions.

Healthy diet-

-A diet that provides essential nutrients and adequate calories, while avoiding excess sugar, carbohydrates, and fatty foods.

Physical exercise-

-Aerobic activity for 20-30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.

Quitting smoking-

-Quitting smoking tobacco.

Reduce caffeine intake-

-Reduces risk of aggravating certain conditions.

Relaxation techniques-

-Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, rhythmic exercise, and other activities that reduce symptoms of stress

Current condition

Anxiety disorder

Child condition of Anxiety disorder

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961

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