Anxiety Disorder And Anxiety Disorders
There are many different types of mental disorders that affect different people in many aspects of life. In fact, an estimated 26.2 percent of Americans 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year (Kim Foundation, 2006). Therefore, it is safe to say that many people are impacted by a disorder. A mental disorder can be minor, such as ADHD, or can be as major as Alzimers, or in some cases, death. You can be born with a mental disorder, such as an abnormality in the brail, or you could pick up a mental disorder, such as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). In this paper, I will be elaborating on the most common type of mental disorders, Anxiety disorders.
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In contrast to the other two anxiety disorders, it is the least common of the two. Panic Disorder is defines as “An anxiety disorder that is characterized by sudden attacks of fear and panic”(). This fear can effect many different aspects of a person’s life, such as trying to avoid a trigger for the panic attacks, such as a place or person, or even not being able to go out at all, being in fear that leaving the safe haven of home will bring back the panic attacks. A trigger can be just about anything, from something worth being stressed over, such as a deadline at work to where things need to be done, or something less relevant, such as someone standing too close to you, or not being able to see the exits of a room. Panic disorders can come with other problems, such as depression, or even alcoholism. If these problems occur, they should be treated as its own disorder, and not treated together. Symptoms of Panic Disorder are not hard to spot, and, when treated properly, may be very beneficial in the prevention of panic attacks. Two out of every 3 American women will develop a panic …show more content…
Social Phobia is defined as “a type of anxiety disorder characterized by shyness and heightened self-consciousness in particular social situations.” Social Phobia can be applied to a very specific interaction, such as fearing to being judged while eating with friends in between classes, or something more general, as getting anxiety just by seeing a person. The specific cause for this disease is not yet known. There is some correlation with Social Phobia running in families; however, there isn’t enough evidence to say that it is purely genetic. Scientists are looking at different ways that stress and the environment of the patient may help or hurt the disorder. A person with this disorder may have other similar disorders, such as GAD or depression. Social Phobia can be diagnosed through an adult’s lifetime, however, it is usually found in youth, with symptoms being shown during a child’s social interaction with others. A medical Physician will be able to diagnose a patient with this disorder if they are showing symptoms for around 6 months. Some symptoms include having trouble making conversation with people, being very self-conscious about themselves while around others, being afraid of judgment, excessively worry about a social interaction in the future, or avoiding places where people tend to be, such as malls or a recreational
Before we fully get into the different disorders of anxiety, …show more content…
In contrast to the other two anxiety disorders, it is the least common of the two. Panic Disorder is defines as “An anxiety disorder that is characterized by sudden attacks of fear and panic”(). This fear can effect many different aspects of a person’s life, such as trying to avoid a trigger for the panic attacks, such as a place or person, or even not being able to go out at all, being in fear that leaving the safe haven of home will bring back the panic attacks. A trigger can be just about anything, from something worth being stressed over, such as a deadline at work to where things need to be done, or something less relevant, such as someone standing too close to you, or not being able to see the exits of a room. Panic disorders can come with other problems, such as depression, or even alcoholism. If these problems occur, they should be treated as its own disorder, and not treated together. Symptoms of Panic Disorder are not hard to spot, and, when treated properly, may be very beneficial in the prevention of panic attacks. Two out of every 3 American women will develop a panic …show more content…
Social Phobia is defined as “a type of anxiety disorder characterized by shyness and heightened self-consciousness in particular social situations.” Social Phobia can be applied to a very specific interaction, such as fearing to being judged while eating with friends in between classes, or something more general, as getting anxiety just by seeing a person. The specific cause for this disease is not yet known. There is some correlation with Social Phobia running in families; however, there isn’t enough evidence to say that it is purely genetic. Scientists are looking at different ways that stress and the environment of the patient may help or hurt the disorder. A person with this disorder may have other similar disorders, such as GAD or depression. Social Phobia can be diagnosed through an adult’s lifetime, however, it is usually found in youth, with symptoms being shown during a child’s social interaction with others. A medical Physician will be able to diagnose a patient with this disorder if they are showing symptoms for around 6 months. Some symptoms include having trouble making conversation with people, being very self-conscious about themselves while around others, being afraid of judgment, excessively worry about a social interaction in the future, or avoiding places where people tend to be, such as malls or a recreational