Types of Anxiety Disorder

Although several types are recognized there is a good deal of overlap between them and it is common for someone to have features of several Anxiety types.

The categories are useful however in deciding how to treat Anxiety disorder.

Types of anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Generalized Anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by Anxiety symptoms that are present for much of the time and is not restricted to specific situations.

Panic Disorder - In panic Anxiety disorder, repeated panic attacks occur unpredictably and often without obvious causes.

Phobic Disorders - A phobia is a fear that is out of proportion to the situation that causes it and cannot be explained away. Phobia disorder is common in the general population.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder itself occurs in only about 1 in 1000 people. It frequently comes on in adolescence.

Stress Related Disorders - Learn about various types of stress related disorders and reactions.

Related topics of Anxiety

What is Anxiety

Symptoms of Anxiety

Causes of Anxiety Disorders

Types of Anxiety Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

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