Being nervous is a common phenomenon, as previously mentioned. With the way the world works, it's almost difficult to avoid experiencing anxiety on a regular basis. We are predisposed to participate in behaviors that can trigger anxiety, such as taking tests, asking someone out on a date, and making important decisions, among other things.
Anxiety disorders can take many different forms. The word anxiety disorder is merely an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of disorders that fall within its scope:
1. Social Anxiety (Social Anxiety Disorder)
Everyday things can quickly spiral out of control for socially anxious people. This community of people is highly self-conscious, and they are afraid of being judged and scrutinized by others. This phobia is only associated with those situations:
Fear of appearing in public
Having meals in the presence of others
Others, in extreme situations, suffer from it even though they are just exposed to other individuals.
If you're experiencing these signs, you may be suffering from social anxiety.
2. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder causes victims to experience unfounded anxiety as well as the lingering fear that something bad is going to happen. These emotions are often exaggerated and, in most cases, unbelievable.
3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD does not only affect troops and prisoners of war, contrary to common opinion. This anxiety disorder develops when a person is confronted with situations that may terrify or hurt him or her physically. Various incidents, natural or synthetic disasters, and abuse forced on them are all examples of stressful experiences that can quickly lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is characterised by three symptoms:
- Flashbacks, nightmares, and detailed recollections of the events leading up to this stage.
- Insomnia, combined with an inability to focus, exacerbated feelings of rage and frustration.
- A strong desire to avoid locations, objects, or events that serve as daily reminders of the traumatic event.
4. Panic Disorder
People with panic disorders have terror knocking on their door on a regular basis. Sweating, severe palpitations (usually irregular), and chest pains are also common symptoms for those who are affected. Furthermore, none of these incidents come with an alert, and the threat of another assault only adds to the anxiety. In severe cases, patients can feel as though they are choking and show signs that they are having a heart attack.
5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
When the word OCD is used, many people associate it with hand washing and turning on and off lights. Many details about people who suffer from OCD, however, remain a mystery to many people. OCD is characterized by recurring repetitive behaviors and thinking patterns (obsessions). Obsessions include the following:
- The fear of being contaminated by germs
- Thoughts of hurt, religion, or sex are unwelcome.
- Aggressive thoughts directed at oneself or others
- All is arranged in perfect symmetry.
Organizing things in a certain manner, having an overwhelming need to clean the surroundings and wash hands, and counting and checking things regularly to ensure that they are in order are all examples of repetitive behavior.