Worry is a normal part of human existence, and it can be due to different things, such as preparing for an interview or joining college. However, constant and excessive worry that affects your daily life and relationships is not healthy. People with Midtown anxiety may have challenges controlling their feelings and overreact when something triggers these emotions. Anxiety can affect anyone regardless of age, but treatment, including medication and therapy, can help you control this disorder. The following are different types of anxiety disorders and their characteristics.
Social anxiety
With social anxiety, you become worried each time you are around people because you are afraid that they may view you negatively or judge you. Social anxiety makes you uncomfortable wherever there is a group of people. People with this type of anxiety tend to be self-conscious and may entirely avoid being in social places.
Panic disorder
Panic disorder is characterized by intense and repeated anxiety episodes that quickly heighten within minutes. It also causes shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, and chest pain like a heart attack. Once you get a panic attack, you live in constant fear worrying about the next episode or avoiding situations that trigger the panic.
Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder involves worry and tension without any viable reason or trigger. People with this type of anxiety tend to worry about almost everything, including health, relationships, school, and work. You may not control your thoughts, including what you are worried about. GAD makes you restless affect your ability to concentrate and even fall asleep.
Separation anxiety
Children and teenagers often experience separation anxiety more than adults. It involves constant worry and fear of being away from parents or guardians. A child with separation anxiety may fear that something terrible might happen to their parents or they won’t return as promised. These emotions are usually overwhelming for children and may affect their development. Most preschoolers have separation anxiety, but this can occur in adults when faced with a stressful event.
Phobia
Phobia is intense anxiety when exposed to a specific object or situation. For example, some people can stand insects and creeping animals such as snakes which is understandable. Other examples of specific phobia include fear of heights, blood, and vast masses of water. Phobia can make you avoid places or objects, affecting your quality of life. Sometimes this may also trigger a panic attack which causes sudden and stronger emotions and other symptoms such as heart palpitations and sweating.
When should I seek help?
Whenever your anxious thoughts get in the way of your daily life, it is essential to seek help because controlling these feelings by yourself can be challenging. You may need to try out different medicines before getting one that best works for you. Lifestyles changes such as exercising and getting enough sleep can also help with anxiety.
If you have further inquiries about anxiety, consult with your specialist at Ketaesthetic.
