Types of Anxiety Disorders Everyone experiences anxiety. It’s a natural response to danger, part of the body’s fight or flight response, and meant to keep you safe and protected. Most times, anxiety is useful; it keeps you aware on busy roads and stops children from taking risky behaviors. However, sometimes anxiety becomes overwhelming. It can lead to irrational fears and …
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Types of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders affect millions of Americans. There are several types of anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and several phobias: Social anxiety disorder involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness in everyday social situations. It is a type of anxiety that often centers on a fear of …
Agoraphobia Symptoms and Treatment
Agoraphobia Symptoms and Treatment Agoraphobia is the fear of going out in public spaces or in being in unfamiliar places. Some people with agoraphobia never leave their homes, but this is an acute situation. They may give themselves a geographic area within which they feel safe to travel, or will only go to certain places or events where they do …
