Symptoms And Symptoms Of Anxiety Disorders - 1295 Words

Anxiety Disorder Many people experience anxiety and nervousness from time to time, typically about a near event, something with an uncertain outcome, problem at work, or making an important decision. It is a normal human emotion and a normal part of life, however, anxiety disorders are not and they are very different. Anxiety disorders are psychiatric disorders which are very serious mental illness. People with anxiety disorders experience overwhelming and constant worry and fear. It often don’t go away and it gets worse with time if the person is not taking any medication or trying other treatment methods. It can interfere with daily functioning of the person’s life, including, work, relationship, and school. Anxiety disorders are very†¦show more content†¦Anxiety disorders cost the U.S. more than $42 billion a year, almost one-third of the country s $148 billion total mental health bill, according to The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders, a study commissioned by the ADAA ( The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 60(7), July 1999) found out that â€Å"more than $22.84 billion of those costs are associated with the repeated use of health care services; people with anxiety disorders seek relief for symptoms that mimic physical illnesses. People with an anxiety disorder are three to five times more likely to go to the doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who do not suffer from anxiety disorders.† There are numerous kinds of anxiety disorders, each one come with its own characteristics and symptoms. The general symptoms of anxiety disorders are: feelings of panic, extreme fear, racing heartbeat, nausea, muscle tension, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder are the types of anxiety disorders. Panic disorder involves sudden feelings of anxiety and fear that commonly arise and without warning or reasonable cause. The symptoms of the person with panic attack include palpitations, chest pain, feeling of choking, and sweating. Additional symptoms include fear of losing control, fear of dying, nausea, and dizziness. Phobias are emotional and physical