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Anxiety disorders are of
different types but did you know that anxiety is actually considered to be a
normal human emotion because everyone experiences it? It only differs in the
intensity and seriousness and that’s when we tag them to their appropriate
names.
We experience anxiety when
taking a test, when faced with a problem either at work or at home, and when
making an important decision. The intensity of feeling nervous or anxious could
interfere with our ability to live a normal life.
Although anxiety is
considered normal, when it becomes overwhelming and constant it is then
considered as a disorder and an anxiety disorder is a serious mental illness.
Let us get to know the
different types of anxiety disorder:
1. Panic Disorder
Those with panic disorder
experience sudden feelings of terror that hits them unexpectedly and
repeatedly. They would experience sweating, a feeling of choking, palpitations
and chest pain that drives them crazy, afraid of having a heart attack.
2. Obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD)
People with this type of
disorder have fears of doing certain routines. An example is a person who’s
afraid of germs. You may see him constantly washing his hands....Facts About The Types Of Anxiety Disorder
