What is an anxiety disorder?
Everyone encounters anxiety from time to time, and typically, it subsides once the triggering situation has passed.
However, anxiety disorders arise when feelings of worry, fear, nervousness, or dread become overwhelming and interfere with daily life. In such cases, the anxiety doesn’t resolve as expected. Instead, once one anxiety is alleviated, it is often swiftly replaced by anxiety about something else.
There are several types of anxiety disorders, including:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Specific phobias
- Agoraphobia
- Social anxiety disorder
- Separation anxiety disorder
- Selective mutism
Specific phobias represent the most prevalent anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can manifest at any age, with particular disorders varying by age group. For instance, separation anxiety disorder is more frequently observed in children, whereas generalized anxiety disorder is more commonly seen in adults.
What are the symptoms of an anxiety disorder?
Anxiety disorder symptoms vary with the specific diagnosis, but many people experience problems such as:
- Uneasiness
- Nervousness
- Panic
- Unwanted thoughts
- Muscle tension
- Numbness or tingling in extremities
- Profuse sweating
- Heart palpitations
- Trembling
- Too-rapid breathing
- Sleep problems
Many people who have anxiety disorders go out of their way to avoid people, places, and things that might trigger their anxiety. This can lead to increasing isolation.
Is anxiety treatable?
Yes, anxiety is treatable, but professional help is necessary to manage your anxiety disorder. At Healing Hearts Consulting Solutions, you can receive expert support for your anxiety.