Anxiety
Disorders
Anxiety disorders are the most common, or frequently occurring, mental disorders. They encompass a group of conditions that share extreme anxiety as the primary symptom. This anxiety, which may be understood as the unhealthy counterpart of normal fear, is exhibited in mood disturbances, dysfunctional/self defeating thinking, avoiding behaviors, and physical symptoms.
Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, acute stress disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anxiety disorders occur in persons of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. Fortunately, anxiety disorders can be treated. People who have anxiety disorders, even serious ones, can lead fulfilled, meaningful, and productive lives.
There is hope!
Want to learn more about anxiety disorders, their symptoms, and treatment options? Click on the links below:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
I Can't Stop Worrying: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
When Fear Holds Sway: Panic Disorder
Sudden and Overwhelming Bursts of Fear: Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Surviving Scary or Dangerous Events: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Patterns of Unwanted Thoughts and Behaviors: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Social Phobia
Fear and Anxiety of Being Judged/Evaluated by Other People: Social Phobia
Agoraphobic Disorder
What is Agoraphobia and What Can I Do About It?
Specific Phobia Disorder
I Have a Fear of "_______": Specific Phobia
Acute Stress Disorder