mental health disorders
Overview of Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can arise suddenly, as in panic, or gradually over minutes, hours, or days. Anxiety can last for any length of time, from a few seconds to years. It ranges in intensity from barely noticeable qualms to a full-blown Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder , which may cause shortness of breath, dizziness, an increased heart rate, and trembling (tremor). Anxiety disorders can induce many physical symptoms, including Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Shortness of breath, choking Dizziness, faintness, sweats, hot and cold flashes Palpitations, accelerated heart rate Muscle tension, chest pain or tightness It can be useful for the person to keep a detailed panic or worry diary to write down descriptions of symptoms and what factors were associated with them (day, time, any known causes of the anxiety). Remembering the details to report to the doctor after the fact can be difficult. The most successful treatment strategies often depend on addressing the specific details. Anxiety disorders can be so distressing and interfere so much with a person's life that they can lead to Depression . People who have an anxiety disorder (except for certain very 