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Types of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a normal part of our life. Nevertheless, if the condition occurs more often with persistent and intense periods of fear or worry, then you might be experiencing an anxiety disorder. Their symptoms tend to happen suddenly and repeatedly just in a couple of minutes or even longer. It can be hard to control anxiety disorder, making it major trouble that would disturb your daily activities. There are many different types of anxiety disorder with various features and symptoms. Let’s take a look at some of the most common forms to take preventive measures.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD, is characterized by excessive and constant worry. In many cases, physical issues would occur, such as insomnia, muscle spasms, difficulty focusing, exhaustion, as well as restlessness. All of these symptoms would disturb your daily life and affect performance at work or study. The worries are often about minor things like vehicle repairs, housework, and personal health. These fears tend to be more serious than the actual situations and even cause obsessions. [1]