Like any other health condition, anxiety looks different from person to person. Sometimes, it’s hard to recognize the signs of anxiety… Was it just a bad day or something more?
Anxiety is more than just being stressed or worried. And, for the 40 million adults who suffer each year, it can be debilitating. Here’s a break down of the different types of anxiety and how they might appear in daily life.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Defined by long periods of excessive worry over daily life. A person suffering from GAD worries about a lot of different things and feels anxious most days. Common causes of GAD include everything from genetics to trauma.
Symptoms of GAD: restlessness, anxious thoughts, overwhelm, irritability, and trouble concentrating.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety is an intense fear of being criticized or embarrassed even in everyday situations. It might prevent you from attending events and enjoying life.
Symptoms of SAD: Social withdraw, loss of interest, eating in public, making small talk and being in crowded public spaces.
Phobias
Phobias can leave people feeling very fearful about a particular object or situation. Most commonly, a person suffering from a phobia will go to all costs to avoid exposure. There are MANY types of phobias and fears.
Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder causes panic attacks. These intense and often uncontrollable feelings of anxiety can also cause physical symptoms.Untreated Panic Disorder can be crippling.
Symptoms of Panic Disorder: Shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness and excessive perspiration, and stomach pains.
If anxiety is controlling your life, give Dr. Madaram a call today at (919) 802-1417. He’ll help you get back on the path to wellness and eliminate anxiety in your life.
