Anxiety


 

Anxiety is a complex combination of the feeling of fear, apprehension and worry often accompanied by physical sensations such as palpitations, chest pain and/or shortness of breath. It may exist as a primary brain disorder or may be associated with other medical problems including other psychiatric disorders.

Related Topics:
Fear - Psychiatric disorder

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A chronically recurring case of anxiety that has a serious effect on your life may be clinically diagnosed as an anxiety disorder. The most common are Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Social anxiety disorder, phobias, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Related Topics:
Anxiety disorder - Generalized anxiety disorder - Panic disorder - Social anxiety disorder - Phobia - Obsessive-compulsive disorder - Posttraumatic stress disorder

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Introduction
Diagnosis
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Phobia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Treatment overview
Anxiety in palliative care
Anxiety and alternative medicine
See also
External links

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