Definition of Anxiety Disorders and Facts
Anxiety disorders are classified into different categories such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder(SAD), and phobias. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are also closely related to anxiety disorders. Generalized anxiety disorder is described as excessive worrying about everyday things. Panic disorder is described as "out of the blue" panic attacks that happen unexpectedly and even possibly during sleep. Social anxiety disorder is characterized as an extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is described as unwanted thoughts (obsession) that cause a person to repeatedly perform a routine (compulsion) to ease their anxiety. PTSD occurs in people who have witnessed or experienced a traumatizing event causing them to have flashbacks or nightmares.
Here are some interesting facts about anxiety disorders:
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