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Anxiety Disorder

Do you suffer from fears, phobias, intense panic, or anxiety? No doubt you are experiencing an anxiety disorder of some type.

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I have had an anxiety disorder since childhood

I have recently become overly anxious

I experience anxiety when out in public.

I experience anxiety when I am by myself.

I get very depressed.

You are not alone if you have an anxiety disorder! There are about 40 million adult Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. It is the most common psychiatric illness affecting children and adults.

There are many categories in the anxiety disorder field. Included are: generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, and social anxiety disorder.

It is normal to feel a certain level of anxiety. It can keep us alert or encourage us to solve problems. But when it is constant and overwhelming, it certainly can negatively effect ones life. Socially, relationships and other activities will suffer when one is in a non-stop state of tension.

Most anxiety attacks last about ten minutes, but it can seem like a lifetime. While experiencing this severe of panic, ones have often thought they were having a heart attack. They can appear out of nowhere, without any warning.

The good news is there is help available. Anxiety disorder are highly treatable.

What you are probably looking to eliminate or lessen are the following symptoms that go along with an anxiety disorder:

	Sweating

	Shortness of breath

	Pounding heart

	Headaches

	Muscle tension

	Unable to sleep

	Fearing danger around every corner

	Feeling jumpy

	Lack of concentration

	Overly irritable

The choices of treatment can include psychosocial therapy, lifestyle changes, or medications. The correct treatment depends on your family history and your current environment. So it is important to be supervised by a psychologist and medication provider who is familiar with anxiety disorders and current treatments. Also because depression and anxiety often go hand-in-hand, both disorders often need to be addressed.

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