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• Although everyone experiences feelings of anxiety at certain times, when feelings of anxiety become overwhelming or begin to interfere with one's daily life and relationships, they may be characterized as having an anxiety disorder.MayoClinic.com: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Definition Anxiety disorders may be treated with prescription medication, psychotherapy, or both.National Institute of Mental Health: Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

• Fast Facts

  1. Type of ailment: Mood disorder/mental illness
  2. Common medication or therapy: Antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, psychotherapy, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapyMedicineNet: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
  3. The most common mental illness in the U.S.Anxiety Disorders Association of America: Statistics and Facts About Anxiety Disorders
  4. Approximately 40 million American adults are afflicted with anxiety disordersAnxiety Disorders Association of America: Statistics and Facts About Anxiety Disorders

• Anxiety Symptoms

  • Persistent feelings of panic or fear
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Heat palpitations
  • Panic or anxiety attacks
  • Nightmares
  • Obsessive thoughts and/or behaviors
  • Numbness and/or tingling in the extremities
  • Nausea
  • Irritability, constantly feeling "on edge"WebMD: Anxiety Disorders

• Anxiety Treatment Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Problems with coordination and balance
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • InsomniaMayoClinic.com: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatments and Drugs

• Types of Anxiety Disorders

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Social Anxiety DisorderAnxiety Disorders Association of America: Statistics and Facts About Anxiety Disorders

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  The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for information on anxiety.

  
  

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