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Types of Anxiety Disorders Everyone experiences anxiety and fears at times but if these feelings are extreme or ongoing and interfere with your daily routine they could be a sign of an anxiety disorder Treatments include medication and talk therapy or psychotherapy First consult your doctor to rule any physical issues out that could be causing symptoms A psychiatrist or mental health specialist will diagnose the type anxiety disorder that you have Generalized anxiety disorder Everybody feels anxious from time to time and there are many good reasons for worrying about things such as job responsibilities money or health When the worry becomes constant and consumes your life it could be a more serious anxiety disorder referred to as generalized anxiety disorder GAD is defined by feelings of dread and anxiety that can alter a persons entire life They tend to anticipate the worst and assume that minor problems will develop into major problems GAD can affect anyone It usually begins in adolescence or childhood but can occur at any point panic anxiety disorder is twice as prevalent in women and those deemed female at birth as in men GAD can cause physical symptoms like stomachaches and headaches and make it difficult to sleep It can cause people to feel depressed and selfesteem erode It can hinder work and social activities People with severe and chronic GAD are more likely to experience depression However treatment can help manage both disorders Although the exact cause of anxiety isnt known however it is believed that anxiety disorders are linked to genetics and changes in brain structures that impact your bodys response to stress Some experts believe that an imbalance of neurotransmitters inside the brain plays an important role GAD is not curable however it can be controlled with psychotherapy talktherapy and medications Talk therapy or psychotherapy includes several treatments that help you identify and change unhealthy thoughts emotions and behavior Cognitive behavior therapy CBT is a form of therapy that can assist you in overcoming your thoughts and patterns of thinking that are distorted and lessen your anxiety by confronting them Certain physical symptoms such as heart palpitations or dizziness could be alleviated by medication They include benzodiazepines and antidepressants as well as some medicines to treat seizures like hydroxyzine GAD can be difficult to diagnose and treat but you should seek help if your worrying or other symptoms of the disorder are evident It is much easier to treat if you seek help early before the anxiety and physical symptoms begin to affect your life Panic disorder This type of anxiety disorder is marked by repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense terror and fear that reach a peak within minutes panic attacks This disorder can also cause chest pain shortness breath or the feeling that your heart is racing or beating heart palpitations They may be concerned that the symptoms they are experiencing are symptoms of a heart attack People suffering from panic disorder could be at risk of developing other anxiety disorders including depression and other health issues like hyperthyroidism or asthma Researchers believe that anxiety disorders are caused by a combination factors Some research suggests they may be related to faulty brain circuits that regulate emotion and fear Other studies suggest that genetics as well as life experiences such as childhood abuse or traumatic events are common causes of anxiety disorders A large number of people with anxiety problems have a firstdegree family member who suffers from the condition Anxiety disorders can cause people to be constantly stressed even when they realize their fears are irrational This can result in difficulties when it comes to social situations work or at school People with anxiety disorders may are also unable to sleep or eating well They might also suffer from muscle tension irritability and trouble concentration A person with generalized anxiety disorder is likely to be plagued by many worries about daily tasks like the demands of their job or family issues Theyre also likely to be restless or easily fatigued have trouble concentrating and frequently worry about the safety of themselves and others There are effective treatments for anxiety disorders The treatments include medicine psychotherapy psychotherapy and other complementary health methods A mental health professional will assist you in identifying the condition that causes your symptoms and suggest the best treatment Psychotherapy also known as talk therapy can help you discover how to deal with your worries and reduce the amount of panic attacks you experience Different types of psychotherapy are available including cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure response prevention These therapies can be done either in a group or on an individual basis Social anxiety disorder While many people are anxious or shy in certain situations social anxiety disorder can cause such intense anxiety fear and avoidance of social interactions that it causes problems with daily life routines It typically begins in the early years of childhood but it can be present in the early years of adulthood It usually manifests as anxiety over specific social situations like speaking in class or going out on date but it could be more generalized and include avoiding any situation that might result in being considered unpopular by others Although the person suffering from SAD realizes that their anxiety is irrational they still feel powerless to overcome it They try to manage their symptoms by avoiding situations that cause anxiety but this can make them more anxious They may also develop safety behavior to try to reduce their anxiety such as drinking alcohol staying silent and avoiding eye contact Some people with SAD may benefit from medication in addition to psychotherapy These medications known as antidepressants can help balance the levels of some neurotransmitters in the brain Some examples of these medications are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs and serotoninnorepinephrine reuptake inhibitors SNRIs If you or someone you know suffers from social anxiety disorder its crucial to get treatment The condition can be debilitating when left untreated and could cause other mental health problems like depression and substance misuse If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts contact 911 or your local crisis line or text TALK to 741741 and speak to an experienced crisis counselor Anxiety disorders are extremely treatable but only about 1 in 4 people who need care receive it Treatment is hindered by the lack of awareness about anxiety disorders low investment in mental services and stigma It is essential that your healthcare provider knows the different types anxiety disorders to ensure you receive proper diagnosis and treatment If youre not sure if you suffer from an anxiety disorder consult your physician to refer you to an expert in mental health or utilize an online screening tool Specific Phobias A person who is afflicted with a particular fear has a constant and intense fear of one or more of the following objects situations animals or other people These fears are often in contrast to the danger that the object or situation presents but they may cause distress and hinder everyday functioning Specific phobias are different from other anxiety disorders due to the fact that they involve anxiety about a single stimulus not multiple stimuli The feared object or situation may range from heights dogs flying to injections to crowds The condition is prevalent throughout the world and is more common for women than men and tends to begin in the adolescent years or early childhood People who have phobias specific to them know their fears are unfounded but this knowledge doesnt diminish the intensity of their symptoms Children with specific fears usually overcome them However in the event that the fear persists in adulthood it can be difficult to treat Doctors diagnose the disorder based on reported symptoms and their impact on daily function They are able to rule out other conditions that could exhibit similar symptoms such as agoraphobia and social anxiety disorder prior to diagnosing the phobia In previous DSM editions adult patients were required to recognize their irrational fear as part of the diagnosis but the 2013 edition says this is no longer necessary for adults There are two kinds of treatment for specific phobias cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the way people respond to their fears and teaches them better strategies for coping The treatment is based on exposure which involves gradual and systematic exposure to the feared object or circumstance The patient might begin by thinking about the object or event then move on to looking at photos of the subject taking a step toward it such as walking through an elevator or holding the toy snake taking it to a zoo to look at real snakes and finally riding in a crowded elevator While this type of therapy cannot alleviate phobias but it can dramatically reduce the intensity of the symptoms Other options for treating certain phobias include medications such as antidepressants and anxiety drugs and psychotherapy These treatments are generally considered to be effective by people with phobias specific to them