Anxiety disorders are mental health disorders characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities
Examples of anxiety disorders include:
panic attacks
obsessive-compulsive disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
social phobia
Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
Feeling nervous, restless, or tense
Having a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom
Having an increased heart rate
Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
Sweating
Trembling
Feeling weak or tired
Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
Having trouble sleeping
Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
Having difficulty controlling worry
Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
The most effective treatments for anxiety include counseling and/or medications, including antidepressants.
