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Anxiety Disorders Types Anxiety is a real condition that can be treated. Treatment includes medication and psychotherapy. The majority of anxiety disorders are caused by a combination of factors, such as genetics and childhood experiences. Stress caused by health issues or work is also an element. There are also other risk factors. Doctors can detect anxiety disorder s through an examination, physical interview and lab tests. Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD sufferers struggle to manage their worry. They are consumed by worries about their health, finances and family, and have trouble focusing their attention or imagination on other things. They can be irritable, angry and have trouble focusing on other things. They may need to be reassured or avoid situations where they might be disappointing others. Other signs include headaches tension in the muscles and agitation. They are often overly optimistic, even when there are no good reasons to believe so. Everyone feels anxious from time to time -for example, prior to taking an exam or going to an interview for a job. When these feelings persist and interfere with your daily life, they may be indicative of anxiety disorder. GAD is characterized by persistent anxiety, in contrast to the temporary anxiety that comes with phobias. GAD is more prevalent among adolescents and children than adults. Children with GAD often feel worried about school or sport performance, about socializing with friends, and about feeling safe in everyday events. They frequently seek comfort from parents, teachers and other adults. Even after seeking help, they frequently don't get relief from their symptoms. Treatments for anxiety disorders include medication, lifestyle changes and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, concentrates on teaching you relaxation techniques and assisting you in learning how to control your thinking patterns that lead to anxious feelings. The use of medications such as antidepressants, benzodiazepines and buspirone can relieve anxiety symptoms. It is beneficial to change your diet, avoid caffeine and other stimulants and get enough rest. It is important to educate yourself and those closest to you about the type of anxiety disorder you have. This will make treatment more effective. Experience and genetics may play a part in anxiety disorders. People who have an extensive or prolonged stress, traumatic experiences in childhood, chronic medical illness and other mental health issues are more likely to be at risk of developing an anxiety disorder. Panic Disorder It's perfectly normal to feel anxious and scared for instance, when you're about to attend a job interview. Or perhaps your child is about to take an important exam. If these feelings last for months, or even longer, then you might be suffering from anxiety disorder. These disorders include panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and specific phobias. They are among the most prevalent mental health conditions in the United States. Most begin in adolescence, childhood or early adulthood. Certain people with anxiety issues will outgrow their problems but others may require treatment. Your doctor can help find the appropriate treatment to ease your anxiety symptoms. Your healthcare provider will start by conducting a physical exam and asking about your symptoms. They will be looking to determine if there isn't a physical cause such as heart disease or a thyroid problem. They will also inquire about your family's history of mental illness, and any drugs or supplements that you are taking. Risk factors are things which can increase the chance of suffering from anxiety disorders in certain people. These include the family history of depression or other mental health disorders, an ongoing medical condition, or a negative experience from childhood, like emotional, physical or sexual neglect or abuse. If you have an anxiety disorder, you may require treatment using psychotherapy or medication. Psychotherapy is a type of counseling which helps you to learn new ways of thinking or acting. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most researched type of psychotherapy for treating anxiety disorders. It helps you recognize thought patterns that lead to troublesome emotions and alters them. Exposure therapy is a different form of psychotherapy that assists you to confront the situations, people, or places that trigger anxiety. The use of medication can alleviate some of the most depressing symptoms of anxiety disorders, like the rapid heart rate and shaking. Your doctor will work with you to determine the best medication, dose and combination that has minimal side effects. Beta blockers are commonly used to treat high blood pressure. They can reduce anxiety by blocking the adrenaline hormone that causes it. Social Anxiety Disorder People with social anxiety disorder fear social situations that are commonplace, like meeting new people or talking to strangers. They are afraid of being judged by others and they think they will be snubbed or criticized. These fears are irrational but they can impact your life in a variety of ways. It's not shyness, which may be a normal reaction to certain situations. The healthcare professionals use various tools and tests to determine if you're suffering from this condition. They will ask about your symptoms and the impact they have had on your life. They can also check your blood pressure as well as conduct a physical exam. This will allow them to determine if your symptoms are caused by a medication or a health issue. The cause of this disorder isn't fully understood. It is believed to be prevalent in families, and there is a connection between this disorder and an overactive area of the brain known as the amygdala. Both genetic traits and environmental factors may be involved. There are many treatment options for this condition. These include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medications. CBT helps you find new ways to manage and confront your fears. You could also try exposure therapy. Exposure therapy involves gradually exposing yourself to the situations which cause anxiety. It begins with the least scary and moves on to the most terrifying. The use of medication can reduce anxiety and improve your mood, however they will not alter your thoughts. Sometimes these treatments don't work immediately. But you should try until they do. If your symptoms don't go away after several months, talk with your doctor. They might recommend other treatments, or give you a different medication. Support groups for those with social anxieties can be a great place to meet other people with this condition. You can receive honest, unbiased feedback from others who share your situation. You can also learn about how others deal with their fears and learn what has helped them. There are support groups in person or online. Be cautious when you seek advice from a group of people who have had similar experiences as yours. Specific Phobias A particular phobia is a strong unfounded fear of a specific object or circumstance. It causes extreme stress that is in contrast to the danger of the trigger and can lead to people shaping their lives around avoiding the feared objects or situations. For a specific phobia to be recognized the anxiety or fear must significantly interfere with functioning. The fear can be triggered by looking at or thinking about the trigger. It could be triggered in the vicinity of something that triggers it, such as when someone is walking by statues or watching a film that includes a scene with the object they fear. The most common phobias are fear of insects, spiders or animals (arachnophobia), heights or flying, blood, needles, or injections (trypanophobia and hematophobia). The symptoms of specific phobias are similar to those of other anxiety disorders and include anxiety, fear, and avoidance. Some people with phobias also tend to react too quickly or have panic attacks when they are exposed to the feared object or situation. In some instances, the fear and anxiety is so great that it causes an absence of interest in everyday activities. The most common treatment for specific phobias is exposure therapy, which consists of gradually exposing a person to the parts of the feared object or situation until their fear is lessened or completely eliminated. This kind of therapy is typically combined with cognitive behavioral therapy to help a person learn new ways to think about and cope with the fearful emotions. Certain people who suffer from phobias may have symptoms of other mental health conditions, including anxietyphobia, depression or bipolar disorder, substance related disorders, and somatic symptoms and related disorders (particularly dependent personality disorder). It is important to rule out these conditions before beginning treatment for a phobia. Some people require psychotherapy over a long period of time to treat a particular phobia. There are many approaches that are used to treat phobias, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. Other treatments can include hypnosis and a method known as modeling, in which the patient watches as a professional trained in the field interacts with the object or circumstance. Medications such as short-acting sedatives/hypnotics (like alprazolam, Xanax), or beta blockers and benzodiazepines, or medications commonly used for depression or anxiety, can be used on an as-needed basis to lessen the anxiety that comes with thinking about or being confronted with the feared object or situation.