Anxiety

An anxiety disorder involves persistent and excessive worry and/or fear about everyday situations. While the feeling of anxiety is a fairly common occurrence, having an anxiety disorder interferes with an individual’s ability to function in everyday activities.

There are various types of anxiety disorders, which include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and separation anxiety disorder.

    • Feelings of nervousness or being “on edge”

    • Racing thoughts or mind going blank

    • Decreased ability to concentrate

    • Unrealistic or excessive worry about past and/or future events

    • Rapid heartbeat or hyperventilation

    • Indecisiveness

    • Restlessness

    • Disturbances in sleeping patterns (sleeping too much or too little)

    • Avoidance of certain situations

    • Gastrointestinal issues such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

    • Having a sense of impending danger

    • Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the U.S.

    • Approximately 18% of adults experience an anxiety disorder in any given year

    • The median age of onset for an anxiety disorder is 11 years old

    • Anxiety disorders are more common in females

    • An estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience any anxiety disorder at some time in their lives

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