Anxiety

Anxiety is a common problem that many people have. It's a completely normal occurrence. Everyone feels some anxiety when they have something stressful coming up, like a test or a meeting. Anxiety can turn into a real problem if it continues for long periods of time or causes anxiety related symptoms. If anxiety becomes to much to handle, be sure to seek medical attention.

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is one of the anxiety problems a person may face. Someone with this disorder show a lot of anxiety, worry for long periods of time and have anxiety-related symptoms, such as being fatigued, unable to concentrate, irritable, high muscle tension, and sleep problems.

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is a specific anxiety disorder that causes frequent panic attacks, which may cause a high heart rate, sweating, being short of breath, choking, or even feelings of impending doom. Symptoms of panic disorder include intense fear, panic attacks, and fear of areas where panic attacks have happened.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety order causes victims to fear social situations where they are rejected, embarrassed, or other negative outcomes. Symptoms of this particular anxiety disorder include feeling anxiety or self-conscious when interacting with other people, staying away from people, or having a difficult time making friends.

Normal Anxiety

Anxiety doesn't always have to be a disorder for it to be treated. Anxiety can appear as a less serious problem, usually as everyday stress and worry. It most commonly appears in teenagers stressed out about school, although it is still very common in working adults. Its negative effects are minor but still needs to be handled before it harms the victim.

Solutions and Help

Although anxiety and anxiety disorders affect a large number of people currently, especially teens. Anxiety can be harmful if left untreated for long periods of time, but it is easy to spot and manage. There are many treatments for anxiety, such as talking it out, also known as psychotherapy, spending time on less stressful activities, support groups, or practicing stress management techniques.

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Sources

NIMH Anxiety site ADAA Anxiety site