Anxiety Disorders Introduction and Definition Imagine going everyday worrying about what might happen that day such as being judged for what you are wearing, getting a bad grade on a test, or being ignored by your friends. People that deal with that on a repeated basis have something called an anxiety disorder. To help those with this disorder we need to learn what they are, symptoms, treatment options, recent studies and causes. Anxiety is a type of a disorder that affects many people around the world of any age. The disorder is not just getting stressed out over a simple test at school. It is characterized as a disorder if the stress and worrying in your life interferes with your life. Causes/Who´s at risk Doctors and researchers do not know the exact cause of anxiety disorders. They believe that it could be a mix of a bunch of different things that …show more content…
You may look a little bit tired and may have a bit of a red tint to your skin. You may act a little socially withdrawn and you will definitely not act like yourself. Statistics/Press Recent statistics say that anxiety is the most common mental illness. Anxiety disorders are more common in women. A study showed that 40 million adults (18% of the population) struggle with an anxiety disorder. That is important because it shows really how many people anxiety effects in our country. Some recent press about anxiety disorders was an interview with a man who has a disorder. In the article he talks about how he feels and what his life is like living with the disorder. Another recent article that was published about anxiety was written by a doctor. In the article the doctor talked about how to deal with the symptoms and the surprising benefits of
Bearing in mind that an anxiety response is a result of various factors, there are different types of anxiety disorders. The most common type of anxiety disorders as described as specific phobias, social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder (PD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) (2016), specific phobias affect about 19 million adults in the U.S, while SAD affects 15 million, PD affects 6 million, GAD affects about 6.8 million, OCD affects about 2.2 million and PTSD affects 7.7 million adults respectively. Considering that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S, yet only about one-third of those suffering receive treatment (ADAA, 2016).
One kind of anxiety disorder is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This disease can ruin a person's life because it causes them to have repetitive thoughts and behaviors towards certain things. Life can become very difficult because this way of thinking and acting is very difficult to overcome, especially since the obsessions have no point and are stressful for the person. It begins to interfere with the person's school, work, and/or home.
Anxiety is a monster that most people have to deal with on a daily basis. Even though anxiety is not actually a monster it still torments thousands of people every day, leaving them weak and scared. Anxiety defined means “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune” defined by Dictionary.com. In the epic poem of Beowulf, one could say that the townspeople had anxiety when it came to Grendel because they feared what he could do to them.
Panic disorder is a psychiatric disorder in which debilitating anxiety and fear arise frequently and without reasonable cause. Panic attacks do not happen out of normal fear. Panic attacks happen without reason or warning. If you have panic disorder it could come from one of the following: family history, abnormalities of the brain, substance abuse, or major life stress(Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved March 28, 2016, from http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/mental-health-panic-disorder). This disorder is in the category of anxiety and depression. Panic disorder belongs to axis one, which is clinical disorders, this is the top level of the DSM multiaxial
Do you know what it feels like to have your palms sweat, throat close up, and your fingers tremble? This is the everyday life of someone who lives with anxiety. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I hear my brain freaking out about the day ahead of me. What do I eat for breakfast? What do I do first when I get home from school? What happens if I get in a car crash on my way to school? A million thoughts at one time racing through my head. I never have the time to process all of them. Most mornings, I lay in my bed and have to take a few deep breaths to begin my hectic but not so hectic day. That’s just the beginning. It’s safe to say that I feel that I 'm an anxious person and that I have an anxiety disorder.
For this discussion assignment, I chose to watch and write about the social anxiety documentary “Afraid of People.” The documentary sought out to shine the light on anxiety disorders and how they affect those who suffer from them. Anxiety disorders are defined as disorders that cause an immense amount of worry or fear that is usually out of proportion for the event and interferes with every day life. Some examples of anxiety disorders include post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. These disorders can affect anyone, but they seem to be hereditary.
Anxiety disorders are the outcome of consistent and excessive anxious behaviours, marked by individual emotional and/or physical disquietude. There are a range of anxiety disorders, each of which focus on different perceived negative events.
Like other brain illnesses, anxiety disorders may be caused by problems in the functioning of brain circuits that regulate fear and other emotions. Studies have shown that severe or long-lasting stress can change the way nerve cells within these circuits transmit information from one region of the brain to another. Other studies have shown that people with certain anxiety disorders have changes in certain brain structures that control memories linked with strong emotions. In addition, studies have shown that anxiety disorders run in families, which means that they can at least partly be inherited from one or both parents, like the risk for heart disease or cancer. Moreover, certain environmental factors -- such as a trauma or significant event -- may trigger an anxiety disorder in people who have an inherited susceptibility to developing the
Social media is out of control with all the “likes” and “comments” posted! Wanting and needing to feel accepted, special, and popular everyday puts tremendous amounts of pressure on people. Adolescents especially feel the stress over these comments and the need to feel cared about, but even adults succumb to this pressure. Social anxiety can become a natural consequence of social media. This stress can lead to a chronic form of anxiety.
Most people feel anxiety, it is a normal feeling we get. It may be caused by a big test coming up, a presentation, or maybe a date with a cute girl is causing anxiety. These are all reasons one may feel anxiety. Some people may even feel anxiety over things that may seem silly like ordering food or constantly worrying about “what if this happens.” When anxiety is constant for reasons sometimes not know and at times completely takes over, that when anxiety becomes a real problem.
What is anxiety? Anxiety goes back many centuries there are many theories on anxiety for example “Benedict Morel (1809-73) argued that the symptoms of anxiety were triggered by disease of the nervous system. Maurice Krishaber (1836-83) argued anxiety was caused by cardiovascular irregularities.” Anxiety is, in fact, an emotion. Just like being happy or sad, anxiety brought about fear and worry. Emotions are the body’s natural instinct. As a doctor and writer Lewis Thomas put it ‘ We are perhaps, uniquely amount the earth’s creatures, the worrying animal. We worry our lives
Anxiety comes in several forms and levels and can be triggered by various situations for different people. Why do people react to anxiety differently? Why do some simple everyday situations cause anxiety in some people? Why are some people’s anxiety worse than others? Body Paragraph 1: (Use as many sentences under the topic sentence to fully explain or prove your topic sentence.)
Anxiety, a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Most teens in school suffer from anxiety, however I suffer from something more than typical school anxiety. I suffer from sweaty palms, being paranoid, always worrying, and being nervous. Some people fear death, however I fear anxiety. I fear that my anxiety can take over my life. Over the past year, I have found a way to control my anxiety, I have found a way to gain not only confidence but self love.
There are seven types of anxiety disorders and they include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, separation anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder (Foa, Edna & Andrews, Linda Wasmer, 2006). Anxiety disorders affect 18% of the United States’ population and it is currently the most common type of mental illness. Of
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Every person experiences some form of anxiety in his or her lifetime. Anxiety helps us deal with tense situations like using our flight or fight reaction, study harder for an exam, or keep focus on important deadlines. Anxiety can be useful until it gets to the point of interfering with everyday life. Some people explain it as not being able to shut the anxiety off. When anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it becomes a disabling disorder (National Institute of Mental Health, 2009). Each year, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older (National Institute of Mental Health, 2009). There are five major Anxiety Disorders they include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Phobias.