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Generalised anxiety disorder (Symptoms (Panic attacks (racing heartbeat,…
Generalised anxiety disorder
Different types
Panic disorder
sudden attacks of panic and fear
panic attacks
phobias
bodily phobias
animal phobias
environmental phobias
situational phobias
sexual phobias
PTSD
relive a traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks
may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
long-lasting and overwhelming fear of social situations
What is it?
feeling uneasy - worry, fear etc
hard to control your worry
feeling anxious is more constant and affects someones day-to-day life
Treatments
Self-help
quitting smoking
regular exercise
cutting down on alcohol and/or caffeine
mental health apps
Secondary help
Medication
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Hypnosis
Possible causes
overactivity in the brain
imbalance of neurotransmitters - serotonin and noradrenalin
genetics - 5 times more likely to inherit GAD if a close family member also does
history of traumatic/stressful experiences
childhood abuse
domestic violence
bullying
Symptoms
Panic attacks
racing heartbeat
feeling faint
sweating
nausea
chest pains
trembling
hot flushes
dry mouth
shortness of breath
churning stomach
numbness
dizziness
chills
disconnection from your body
restlessness
worry
trouble concentrating
heart palputations