Do You Have Normal Anxiety or a Disorder?
Anxiety disorders are serious mental illnesses that cause significant worry or fear that doesn’t go away and may even get worse over time. We all feel anxious at times, but with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety tends to be fairly constant and has a very negative and intrusive impact on a person’s quality of life. Types of Anxiety Disorders: There are several types of anxiety disorders including: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Specific phobias Do You Have Normal Anxiety or a Disorder? Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: Anxiety disorders come with a whole host of symptoms and no one person has the same experience. Each disorder tends to have different symptoms as well. The symptoms common to anxiety disorders in general include: Difficulty sleeping Dizziness Dry mouth Feelings of nervousness, worry, panic, fear, and unease Muscle tightness Nausea Rapid or irregular heartbeat Sweaty or cold...