Anxiety and panic disorders are among the most common mental health conditions affecting millions worldwide. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct experiences with unique characteristics and treatment requirements. This guide explores the key aspects of both conditions to help you better understand and recognize these disorders.
Harold Meyer/The ADD Resource Center 0/29/2024 Recognizing social anxiety can be challenging, but several signs and symptoms may indicate its presence. Here’s how one can identify if they might be experiencing social anxiety: It’s important to note that occasionally experiencing some of these symptoms is normal. Social anxiety disorder is diagnosed when these symptoms: If … Read more
Life is a series of choices. Every time you make a decision, there is a possibility that things won’t go as expected (risk) or that something bad will happen (loss). Aversion to risk and loss have powerful influences on how we make decisions. In a new paper researchers studied the influence of risk and loss aversion in people with anxiety, a disorder characterized by debilitating avoidance behavior and difficulties making daily-life decisions.
Read about someone’s battle with anxiety and how he treated his anxiety and fear.
General information about anxiety disorders.