Types of Anxiety Disorders

If you were to read the DSM-IV manual, you would find a very big section on anxiety related conditions. While this might be helpful to a medical professional, you don't need to go to such extreme for your own self-diagnosis. By the way, DSM is short for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.Panic Disorder. Recurring panic attacks are the harbingers of this particular anxiety disorder which can be quite problematic. Many who suffer with panic disorder often also suffer from agoraphobia but the conditions should be diagnosed and treated as separate conditions. The panic attacks among those who suffer from panic disorder are quite severe and frightening. In many cases they are mistaken for heart attacks and should never be taken lightly or dismissed.People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) go through increased worry and tension through out the day. GAD rarely occurs alone and so, in most cases it is accompanied by other anxiety disorders, depression, or substance abuse. GAD is commonly treated with medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy, but co-occurring conditions must also be treated using the appropriate therapies.

Even so, social anxiety disorder is hard to diagnose, and there is a great deal of debate among experts as to how to properly define and spot it. For instance, a person anxious about approaching and interacting with potential date partners might not have a disorder at all, but may be shy. However, once this shyness is pathological, said person should seek help. Difficulty in approaching the opposite sex (or same sex, depending on your preference), may be a sign that you have a deeper problem.Panic Disorder and Relationships If possible, and if your attacks are very frequent and unpredictable, you might think about warning your date partner about them. If an attack occurs, your date might then be able to take some action or call for appropriate help. Anxiety panic attacks can be very serious, and you should not be embarrassed about asking another person to help you stay safe.

Panic Disorder - Persons who have this disorder often experience brief attacks of extreme anxiety and fear, which can last 10 minutes to several hours. Some panic disorder triggers include exercise, fear and stress. It's highly possible for long-term consequences such as constant worrying to come from panic disorder. People with panic disorder tend to be more vigilant of themselves.The treatment will depend upon which type of anxiety you are experiencing and how severe it is. Cognitive-behavior therapy is very effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Tranquilisers, such as benzodiazepine tablets, may help to relieve some short-term stress-related anxieties. However, they shouldn't be taken for long periods because of the risk of addiction.