Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorder is a serious condition characterized by extreme, chronic anxiety which disturbs thought, mood, behaviour and/or physiological activity. The anxiety disorder commonly occurs because of the physical or mental illness. Use of alcohol or any other substance abuse can increase anxiety symptoms or make them worse.

Anxiety disorder may make you feel anxious most of the time, without any apparent reason. Or the anxious feelings may be so uncomfortable that to avoid them you may stop some routine activities.

Effective therapies for anxiety disorders are available today.If you think that you are suffering from anxiety disorder, you should seek information and treatment right away.

Types of Anxiety Disorder:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
• Panic Disorder.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Social Phobia.
• Specific Phobia.
• Seperation Anxiety Disorder.
• Acute Stress Disorder.

Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder:

The basic symptoms of anxiety disorders are tension and fear. However, anxiety disorders are also characterized by additional emotional and physical symptoms.

• Shaking/ trembling.
• Excessive perspiration.
• Sweating hands.
• Diarrhea.
• Sleeping difficulties
• Lack of concentration
• Irritability.
• Nervousness.

How to Get Help for Anxiety Disorder:

If you think you have an anxiety disorder, the first person you should contact is your family doctor. A physician can determine whether the symptoms that fear you are due to an anxiety disorder, another medical condition, or both.

If an anxiety disorder is diagnosed, the next step is usually seeing a mental health professional. The practitioners who are most helpful with anxiety disorders are those who have training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and/or behavioral therapy, and who are open to using medication if it is needed.