PONDERING OVER ANXIETY DISORDER

In everyday life situations, there are times when we are nervous, fearful, and worrying. Anxiety is a response to stress so that we are ready for the danger around us.

  But an anxiety disorder is different and includes severe, uncontrollable continuous worry and fear about a daily situation which also affects our everyday functioning of life. Now let’s see the symptoms. 

  

SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY DISORDER:

1. BRAIN….Irritability….Dizziness

2. THROAT….Lump in throat….Choking sensation

3. LUNGS……Breathlessness

4. PHYSICAL….Muscle tension…Sweating…Pricking

5. HEART….High blood pressure…Palpitation

6. INTESTINE ….Nausea….Diarrhoea

TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDER

 Anxiety disorder is an umbrella term that covers different types of disorders and includes disorders like:-

1. G.A.D….Generalised Anxiety Disorder

2. O.C.D…Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

3. Panic Disorder

4. PTSD….Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

5. Phobia….and much more

THIS IS A COMPLETE LIST OF ANXIETY DISORDER ACCORDING TO DSM-5


          In my next blog, let us check the types of disorder in detail and also the causes…  


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