Anxiety disorders are when people are suddenly overcome by intense fear or discomfort for no reason; or worry too much about events or activities; or have persistent fear of an object or situation, such as flying, heights, dark rooms, or animals for no reason; or spend too much time each day doing things over and over again.
Physical symptoms can include shaking, upset stomach, rapid heartbeat, sweating, fainting, trouble breathing, headaches, irritability, and sleep problems.
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- All About Anxiety Disorders Explores what anxiety disorders are, how people get them, and what can be done to treat them.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder A look at what the disorder is, what causes it, and how it can be diagnosed and treated.