Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

Panic Disorder (With or Without Agoraphobia)

Avery — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:07:03 +0000

Individuals with panic disorder experience sudden fear without warning and for no apparent reason. They fear something awful is going to happen. It is an irrational fear. They think they’re going nuts or having a heart attack, and as a matter of fact, many end up in the emergency room with this misdiagnosis.

Panic attacks can be so disabling that they sometimes prevent people from leaving their homes. This is considered having a panic disorder with agoraphobia, which is a fear of open spaces.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Avery — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:05:52 +0000

Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD usually stems from some terrible event or events. A number of military personnel exposed to war come home with PTSD . It is brought about when an individual has been involved in something traumatic or has been in situations of extreme danger.

Experiencing nature’s wrath like earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, or being a victim in a physical or sexual assault are other examples of events that can cause PTSD.

Constant flashbacks, nightmares and agonizing memories of the incident(s) are symptoms of this disorder.

Social Phobia or Social Anxiety Disorder

Avery — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:03:55 +0000

People with social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia disorder, are very self-conscious and are in constant fear of being judged or watched by others. Sometimes this condition manifests in certain situations like when one is asked to speak in public. Having problems with being assertive when the situation calls for it is also a symptom of this disorder.

Individuals with this disorder tend to retreat and avoid places or events which include other people, unless they feel totally comfortable with the surroundings. They are afraid their actions might cause embarrassment or be made fun of.

They not only avoid uncomfortable situations, but also spend numerous hours worrying about what people think of them and their behavior.

A specific phobia is when there is extreme fear of a specific object or situation, such as fear of heights or of flying.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Avery — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:01:51 +0000

Also known as OCD, individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder are bothered with continuous disturbing thoughts and fears. These fearful thoughts are called obsessions, and the rituals they perform are called compulsions.

When you see people repeating certain rituals like washing their hands because of an irrational fear of germs, or cleaning something over and over again, OCD is most probably present. Some people succumb to OCD when they feel anxious, and some of the rituals can be quite strange.

You’ve probably observed some people spend numerous hours fluffing pillows or pulling at their hair. And when you attempt to stop their rituals, they become really frantic and extremely distraught, showing signs of extreme anxiety.

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Avery — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:48:04 +0000

General anxiety disorder (GAD) involves chronic, unrealistic and unnecessary worry when there is no logical reason for it. Afflicted individuals are never contented or have peace of mind, but don’t know the reason for the discontent.

It is possible that people with generalized anxiety disorder symptoms have hidden concerns that have not been addressed or disclosed. Women are more susceptible to this disorder than men.