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work together in the brain to interpret and respond to fear. They can, however, harm one's mental health if they
are hyperactive.
difficulty sleeping. Treatments for anxiety disorder include
Anxiety is the most common mental health illness in the United States, affecting approximately 40 million adults. Anxiety is an excessive and persistent fear of everyday events. It can change how a person behaves and processes their emotions. Not all cases of anxiety are severe; moderate cases can just be irritating, while more drastic can have a significant impact on daily activities. There is a difference between feeling anxious and having an anxiety disorder. Mild and occasional feelings of anxiety are healthy, but persistent and intrusive feelings of worry and concern are unhealthy, especially when they begin interfering with your everyday life. Symptoms of an anxiety disorder include restlessness, unmanageable feelings of worry, increased irritability, concentration problems, and
psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and medication. In some cases, people suffering from anxiety order can treat themselves at home. There are various types of anxiety disorders, and talking to your doctor about your symptoms can help alleviate your anxiety.
One of the types of anxiety disorders is panic disorder. Panic disorder causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of dread when there is no real threat. Physical symptoms of this disorder include a rapid heartbeat, chest or stomach pain, breathing difficulty, weakness or dizziness, sweating, hot or cold chills, and tingly or numb hands. Panic attacks are random, which makes them even more dangerous. The fear of having a panic attack can overwhelm someone to the point where they'll refuse to leave their house. Panic disorder is another example of a way excessive fear can harm someone’s mental as well as physical health. The persistent fear that a person with this disorder is feeling can cause panic attacks when there might not even be real danger. As a result, a person’s social
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