Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive and persistent feelings of fear, worry, and apprehension. These conditions can interfere with your daily activities, social relationships, and quality of life.
Treatments for anxiety disorders involve therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. You may not identify the triggers of an underlying anxiety disorder, and our professionals are here to provide much-needed support.
Types and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): excessive worrying, nervousness, and uncontrollable anxiety
- Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) or Agoraphobia: excessive fear and anxiety of social situations, avoidance of social interactions, and the fear of being embarrassed, humiliated, rejected, or offending others
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that produce distress (obsessions) and repetitive stress-reducing behaviors (compulsions)
- Post-Traumatic Disorder (PTSD): occurring in anxiety and other emotions after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event
- Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder: anxiety due to substance intoxication, withdrawal, or medication treatment
- Panic Disorder: an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort reaching a peak within minutes with symptoms such as chest pains, shortness of breath, sweating, and more
- Specific Phobias:Â intense fear, anxiety, or avoidance of specific objects, situations, or activities, can also exhibit overlapping OCD and PTSD symptoms,