Transcription of Treating Anxiety Disorders
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Treating Anxiety DisordersAbout Anxiety DisorDersAnxiety is a normal part of living. It s a biological reaction the body s way of telling us something isn t right. It keeps us from harm s way and prepares us to act quickly in the face of danger. However, for some people, Anxiety is persistent, irrational, and overwhelming. It may interfere with daily activities and even make them impossible. This may be a sign of an Anxiety term Anxiety Disorders describes this group of conditions:generalized Anxiety disorder (GAD): persistent, excessive, and unrealistic worry about everyday thingsobsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and ritualistic behaviors and routines (compulsions) conducted to ease anxietypanic disorder: spontaneous, seemingly out-of-the-blue panic or Anxiety attacks and the preoccupation with the fear of a recurring attackposttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): an Anxiety disorder triggered by an extremely traumatic event in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened or witnessedsocial Anxiety disorder (social phobia): an intense fear of being scrutinized and negatively evaluated by others in social or performance situationsspecific phobias.
disorders run in families, and that they have a biological basis, much like allergies or diabetes and other illnesses. If you think you or a loved one might have an anxiety disorder, read this booklet about treatment. For more information about anxiety disorders, visit www.adaa.org. Anxiety AnD Anxiety-relAteD DisorDers
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