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Anxiety

Anxiety

 

What is anxiety disorder?

Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.

Feeling nervous or apprehensive is normal – even healthy at times. After all, that “fight or flight” feeling is what incentivizes you to prepare for a test or presentation, or makes your palms sweaty before a first date. But when anxiety runs deeper and feels unshakeable, it can potentially stand in the way of a healthy lifestyle.

When worrying becomes the go-to response to everyday situations, it becomes debilitating.  

What are some symptoms of anxiety?

Symptoms of anxiety will vary, based on type. Here are some typical examples:  

Different types of anxiety disorders

Additionally, many mental health professionals consider the following anxiety disorders, and treat them as such: