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Types of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders can be identified when anxiety or fear are chronic persistent and interfere with daily life Psychotherapy or talk therapy and medications are effective treatments First visit your physician to rule out any physical conditions that could be the cause of your symptoms Then a psychiatrist or another mental health specialist can determine the kind of anxiety disorder you have Generalized anxiety disorder Everyone is anxious every at times There are good reasons to worry about things like job obligations health or financial If the anxiety becomes continuous and engulfs your life it may be a more serious anxiety disorder known as generalized anxiety disorder People suffering from GAD experience feelings of dread that affect their whole lives and are often hard to control They tend to think that they are the worst and that small issues can become major problems GAD can affect anyone and it usually starts in the adolescent years or early childhood however it can also occur at any time It is twice as prevalent among women and the newly born female GAD can trigger physical symptoms such as stomachaches and headaches as well as make it difficult to sleep It can cause people to withdraw and lose selfesteem It can hinder work and social activities People who suffer from chronic and severe GAD are more likely to suffer from depression but treatment can help treat both disorders The root of anxiety disorders is unclear they appear to be related to genes and changes in brain structure that affect how your body responds to stress Some experts believe that a lack of neurotransmitters in the brain may play a role as well Although there isnt a cure for GAD however it is manageable with psychotherapy talk therapy and medication Psychotherapy or talk therapy comprises a range of therapies that help you recognize and alter negative thoughts emotions and behavior Cognitive behavior therapy CBT is a type of talk therapy that can help you learn to control your thoughts and patterns of thinking that are distorted and lessen your anxiety by confronting them Some physical symptoms such as dizziness or heart palpitations can be relieved by medications These include antidepressants and benzodiazepines and some medicines to treat seizures like hydroxyzine GAD isnt easy to identify but it is important to get assistance if you begin to notice worrying or other signs of the disorder Early treatment is more effective since it lets you control the anxiety and physical symptoms before they become a major part of your life Panic disorder This anxiety disorder is characterised by intense sudden feelings of fear and terror panic attacks that are intense within a matter of minutes The disorder can also trigger chest pain shortness of breath or the feeling that your heart is fluttering or pounding heart palpitations They worry that the symptoms theyre experiencing could be signs of a heart attack People who have panic disorder are at risk of developing other anxiety disorders and may be at a higher risk of depression or other health issues like hyperthyroidism or asthma Researchers believe that anxiety disorders result from a mix of factors Certain studies suggest that they could be linked to malfunctioning circuits in the brain that control emotion and fear Other studies suggest that genetics life experiences such as childhood abuse or traumatic events are common causes of anxiety disorders Many people with an anxiety disorder have a parent who suffers from the condition Anxiety disorders can cause people to feel constantly anxious even when they realize their fears are not rational This can cause problems in social situations at work or at school Some people with anxiety disorders are also unable to sleep or eating well They may also experience muscle tension irritability and difficulties in getting their attention A person suffering from generalized anxiety disorder is likely to experience numerous worries regarding everyday tasks such as job responsibilities or family problems They may also be irritable and fatigued or have difficulty concentration They might also worry about their own safety or the safety of others The good news is that there are effective treatments for anxiety disorders The treatments include medications psychotherapy psychotherapy and other complementary health techniques A mental health professional will help you determine the problem that causes your symptoms and suggest the most effective treatment Psychotherapy or talk therapy can help you discover how to deal with your anxieties and decrease the number of panic attacks you experience There are many types of psychotherapy such as cognitive behavior therapy and exposure reaction preventative These therapies can be done individually or in group Social anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder is a serious condition that can hinder daily life It can cause intense anxiety anxiety and avoidance of social situations It usually starts in the early years of childhood but it can also appear in early adulthood It is usually manifested as anxiety about specific social situations like having a conversation in class or going out on a date or it may be more generalized and include avoiding any situation that might result in being considered unpopular by other people The person suffering from SAD may realize that their fear is irrational however they feel powerless They attempt to control their symptoms by avoiding the anxietyprovoking situations but this only makes them more anxious in the long term They may also develop safety behavior to ease their anxiety For example drinking alcohol stay silent or avoid eye contact In addition to the psychological treatments some sufferers with SAD benefit from medication These antidepressants can help regulate certain neurotransmitters in the brain Some examples of these medications are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs and serotoninnorepinephrine reuptake inhibitors SNRIs Its important that you or someone you love receives treatment if they have social anxiety disorder The disorder can be lifethreatening if not treated and may cause mental health issues like addiction and depression If you or someone else you know has suicidal feelings call 911 or your local crisis hotline or text TALK 741741 to talk to a crisis counselor One in four patients suffering from anxiety disorders receive treatment Treatment is impeded due to a lack of awareness about anxiety disorders the lack of investment in mental services and stigma It is essential that your healthcare provider knows the various forms of anxiety disorders so that you can be properly diagnosed and treated If youre not sure whether you have an anxiety disorder consult your physician to refer you to a mental health professional or utilize an online screening tool Specific Phobias A person with a specific phobia experiences a constant and intense fear of one or more objects situations such as animals objects or people The fear may be out of proportion to the risk posed by the object or situation but they cause marked distress and interfere with functioning in daily life Specific phobias differ from other anxiety disorders because they are triggered by one stimulus instead of multiple stimuli The target of the phobia could be anything from heights to dogs or flying injections to flying and areas that are crowded This condition is prevalent throughout the world and is more common in males than women and tends to begin in childhood or adolescence Certain phobias arent just unfounded fears however the fear remains real panic anxiety disorder with phobias that are specific to them usually outgrow them However when the fear persists as an adult it can be difficult to treat Doctors identify the disorder by examining symptoms and their impact on the way they function in their daily lives They exclude other conditions that can exhibit similar symptoms like agoraphobia or social anxiety disorder before diagnosing a phobia In earlier editions of the DSM adults were required to acknowledge their fears that were irrational as part of the diagnosis process However the 2013 edition states that this requirement is no longer necessary for adults There are two kinds of treatment for particular phobias cognitive therapy and exposure therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the way people react to their fears and teaches them better ways to cope Exposurebased therapy is a gradual and constant exposure to the feared subject or event Patients may begin by thinking about the object or event then move on to looking at photos of the subject taking an action towards it such as walking past an elevator holding the toy snake taking it to a zoo for a look at real snakes and then taking a ride in an elevator that is crowded This type of therapy may not cure a fear but it can reduce the intensity disorders anxiety for treating certain fears include medication such as antidepressants and antianxiety psychotherapy as well as other medications These treatments are generally considered to be effective by those who suffer from specific phobias