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Here are the 5 major anxiety disorders that you need to be aware of
Anxiety disorders are different from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness, and often involve excessive fear or anxiety. Here are the 5 major anxiety disorder you need to know and may recognise in yourself or in loved ones. 1. Generalised anxiety disorder Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder characterised by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it. 2. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterised by recurrent, unwanted thoughts or repetitive behaviors such as hand washing, counting, checking, or cleaning. 3. Panic Disorder Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterised by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress. 4. Post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or situation in which you were harmed or felt threatened. 5. Social Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder, is an anxiety disorder characterised by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. Do you know any more anxiety disorders?
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