Anxiety disorder symptoms

It goes beyond fear

It goes far beyond the usual anxiety or nervousness

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An anxiety disorder goes far beyond the usual fear or nervousness that everyone experiences from time to time. It is a serious condition that leads to persistent fear and anxiety, often without a clear cause. Anxiety disorders can cause significant limitations in daily functioning, relationships and work performance.

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There are different types of anxiety disorders, each with its own characteristics and symptoms.

• 1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAS).

  • Characteristics: Persistent and excessive anxiety about various aspects of daily life, such as work, health, and social interactions.

  • Symptoms: Restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension and sleep problems.

• 2. Panic disorder

  • Characteristics: Recurrent panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear and discomfort.

  • Symptoms: Palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, feeling of suffocation, chest pain, dizziness and fear of losing control or dying.

• 3. Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia):

  • Characteristics: Intense fear of social situations in which one might be judged or criticized.

  • Symptoms: Extreme shyness, fear of public appearances, avoidance of social interactions, sweating, trembling and nausea in social situations.

• 4. Specific Phobias:

  • Characteristics: Intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as heights, spiders or air travel.

  • Symptoms: Excessive anxiety and avoidance of the feared object or situation, palpitations, sweating and panic attacks.

• 5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCS):

  • Characteristics: Obsessions (repeated, intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (compulsive behaviors) that interfere with daily activities.

  • Symptoms: Repeated actions such as washing hands, checking if doors are locked, or counting.

• 6. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

  • Characteristics: Develops after exposure to a traumatic event.

  • Symptoms: Reliving the trauma, nightmares, avoidance of memories of the event, increased vigilance and irritability.

"Anxiety disorders are serious and often disabling conditions, but with the right treatment and support, recovery is possible."

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