Anxiety Disorders

Definition The general state of dread or uneasiness that occurs in response to a vague or imagined danger Physical signs and symptoms Trembling, sweating, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure, flushed face, feelings of faintness, or light headedness

Types of Anxiety Disorders Phobic Disorders Panic Disorders and Agoraphobia Generalized Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Stress Disorders

Phobic Disorders A persistent, excessive or irrational fear of an object or a situation. Examples http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbiej6NYu Is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGpfntjw Ywc

Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia Recurring, unexpected panic attacks characterized by rapid heart rate Agoraphobia is a panic disorder in which people fear being caught in crowded, public places when they have an attack

Generalized Anxiety Disorders Excessive or unrealistic worry that appears to be present nearly all of the time

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Unwanted thoughts or ideas (obsessions); impulses that are difficult or impossible to resist. such as repeated hand washing, (compulsions) connected with the idea that one’s hands remain unclean (an obsession)

Stress Disorder Intense, persistent feelings of anxiety that follow traumatic events PTSD may be accompanied by flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance stimuli connected with a traumatic event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM_nw5N3 n-I

Explaining Anxiety Disorders