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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition usually characterized by chronic worry for at least 6 months or more. This may involve tension that is unfounded, or much more severe than the normal anxiety most people normally experience. info sheet Generalized Anxiety Disorder PsychNet-UK Generalized Anxiety Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Anxiety […]

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A psychological disorder in which a person experiences obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. These may include; checking actions, cleaning, washing, counting, and even hoarding. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), one of the anxiety disorders, is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person’s life. info sheet Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PsychNet-UK Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Information Sheet. […]

Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder manifesting in a sudden experience of fear and panic. A panic attack is a severe attack of anxiety and fear which occurs suddenly, often without warning, and for no apparent reason info sheet PsychNet-UK Panic Disorders Information Sheet. – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Award Anxiety UK – Anxiety […]

Phobias

A persistent, and irrational fear of a specific thing or situation which the patient is compeled one to avoid it. This fear is usually something not considered to beharmful or dangerous, However any reassurance to the patient is ignored. Social Phobia – Formally Simple Phobia PsychNet-UK Social Phobia Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated […]

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety usually affect young persons and teenagers. It is characterized by a persistent fear of social blunders or performance situations which might give rise to embarrassment or humiliation. Social Anxiety (Phobia) PsychNet-UK Social Anxiety Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. SocialAnxietyDisorder.org.uk – ‘An ex sufferer of social anxiety […]

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Is your childs feelings of apprehension due to removal of significant persons or familiar surroundings. This condition is most common in infants 12 to 24 months old. Separation Anxiety Disorder PsychNet-UK Separation Anxiety Disorder Information Sheet – Description,Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Anxiety Care UK – Separation Anxiety and Over-anxious Disorder.Separation Anxiety is […]

Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety symptoms are determined to be caused by the effects of a particular drug such as marijuana, cocaine or other psychoactive substance. Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder PsychNet-UK Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder Information Sheet. – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc Comorbidity of generalized anxiety disorder and substance use disorders: results from the National […]

Anxiety Based Disorders – General

A chronic condition characterized by an excessive and persistent sense of apprehension with physical symptoms such as sweating, palpitations, and feelings of stress. Anxiety disorders have biological and environmental causes. Acute Stress Disorder PsychNet-UK Accute Stress Disorder Information Sheet. – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Anxiety Care – An extremely good UK […]

Phobia List

A phobia is a unreasonable sort of fear that can cause avoidance and panic. Phobias are a relatively common type of anxiety disorder. A Ablutophobia: Fear of washing or bathing. Achluophobia:  Fear of the dark. Acousticophobia: Fear of noise. Acrophobia: Fear of heights. Aeroacrophobia: Fear of open high places. Agoraphobia: Fear of open spaces or […]