Introduction:
Anxiety is a natural emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts. Most people worry about their health, finances, family, etc at times and it is situational as well. However someone who has an anxiety disorder experience anxiety about things in an excessive, consistent and intrusive way.
Signs and Symptoms:
There are varied way in which a person will display signs and symptoms of anxiety:
- Some may talk a lot, others may keep quiet
- Some may withdraw or isolate themselves, others may constantly seek activity
- Stumbling over words
- Nervous Tics
- Constantly moving/trembling legs
These are few symptoms of a person experiencing an anxiety disorder. The intensity may vary with each individual.
A person experiencing "generalized anxiety disorder" displays these symptoms:
- Frequent Fatigue
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Difficulty Focusing
- Sleep Problems
- Muscle Tension
Causes:
Common types of anxiety disorders:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Phobias
- Environmental Stress - at job, family, etc.
- Genetics (Anxious behavior can be inherited)
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