About Anxiety Disorder


Symptoms

Anxiety disorders can cause physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and a general feeling of unease. A person suffering from anxiety feels incapable of acting in certain situations and will avoid those situations that make them uncomfortable, no matter what it forces them to give up - whether it's being able to go to work, enjoy a movie in a dark theater, or spending time in a public place like a shopping mall. Recognizing anxiety symptoms can put you on the right path to diagnosis.

 

Diagnosis

A diagnosis of anxiety disorder must be given by a licensed professional. The evaluation is usually done with the help of a standardized questionnaire or interview along with a personal evaluation of the patient. A medical examination is recommended to rule out medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms. A family history of anxiety disorders can be very helpful as well.

 

Types of anxiety disorders

•Generalized Anxiety Disorder

•Agoraphobia

•Separation Anxiety

•Panic Disorder

•Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

•Social Anxiety

•Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  

   


Treatment

There are several treatments available for anxiety disorder, and some are more appropriate for certain kinds of anxieties while some are used in combination with other treatments. There is no "cure" for anxiety disorders; however the patient can learn to cope with the unpleasant feelings and be able to participate in all facets of life. They may find these feelings returning at a later point, and want more therapy to reinforce the success they are having, and they may need help each time they are presented with a new, as yet unresolved situation.

 

Therapies include anxiety medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. They tend to work best when used together, however each patient must be evaluated and monitored on an individual basis by a licensed professional who knows the patient and family histories. There are several drugs available for treating anxiety disorders, and the decision of which to use should be left up to the professional in charge of the patient.

     

Five major types of anxiety disorders:

* Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD, is an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.

* Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors such as handwashing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed with the hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these so-called "rituals," however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety.


    


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