Anxiety Disorders
Statistics
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About 18% of adults in the US have an anxiety disorder
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8% of teenagers & children in the US have an anxiety disorder
Types
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): chronic, exaggerated worrying about everyday life
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Social Anxiety Disorder: intense fear of social interaction
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Panic Disorder: panic attacks & sudden feelings of terror
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Phobias
Symptoms
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Irritability
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Restlessness
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Tenseness
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Feelings of dread or apprehensiveness
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Shortness of breath or fast heart rate
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Sweating & fatigue
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Headaches
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Insomnia
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Upset stomach
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Worsening of other mental illnesses
Treatments
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Psychotherapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
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Medication
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Anti-Anxiety Medications
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Antidepressants: can treat anxiety & co-occuring depression
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Other therapies
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Yoga & meditation
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Exercise
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Relaxation techniques
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