Until now, not too many people have accepted the fact that anxieties, whether we like them or not, are already an indispensable part of our lives.
We experience various types of anxiety problems every day; in work, in school, or simply in our dealing with other people or even with the people we love most.
If you are one of the many millions of people all over the globe who continue to endure the sting of anxiety, read this article and be enlightened that you are not alone in your crusade to fight such condition.
In order to understand your condition better, it would be very helpful to first know about the following various types of anxiety problem that you might be facing: 1.
Panic Disorder First, it is highly important that you determine which type of anxiety problem you have.
That way, you will know already which one you have before finally consulting your doctor.
One of the most common anxiety problems is panic disorder wherein a sufferer experiences unpredictable anxiety attacks enduring for minutes or sometimes hours.
The attacks are normally convoyed with some signs and symptoms linked to certain medical conditions, and sometimes worse, even a heart attack.
The main thing here is, people afflicted with this disorder often trigger their attacks due to the fear of having one.
Even while sleeping, the attacks can come like a thief in the night; thus, sufferers abhor being left alone for fear of another attack.
It sets off within 10 minutes while the sufferer is clueless about it and may linger for a much longer time.
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Agoraphobia Another common anxiety dilemma is this abnormal panic of being left alone in an embarrassing situation which is distinguished by the sufferer's evasion of places that may either be open or public.
The attacks may take place alone or sometimes, may go together with panic disorder.
As a rule, people who suffer from this ailment are house-bound for some years which lead to a wreckage in their social and personal lives.
3.
Social Anxiety Disorder Furthermore, there is also social anxiety that causes an unrelenting fear of a particular situation wherein the person may feel like he is under the glaring eyes of other people.
This is a typical scenario occurring during public speaking, or dining in public places.
The sufferer unconsciously inflicts panic on himself by merely becoming fearful of being in a social circle or group.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Another universal condition distinguished by disproportionate anxieties and worries about a certain event or situation.
Medical practitioners have found out that sufferers of this condition more often than not, go through other mental mayhems such as foremost depressive disorder or a panic disorder.
While these four are the most widespread and more frequently encountered anxiety problems by people worldwide, there are actually countless other anxiety problems that a person may come across at one point in his life.
These include that of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or the other more specific phobias triggering the anxiety attack.