Phobia: is a type of an anxiety disorder which is characterized by individual having irrational as well as excessive fearing from some object or particular situation. Almost some 10% of adults in their lives develop phobias because of: Any environmental causes Any personal experiences Evolutionary causes This psychological disorder involves Fearing from “harm”. Common symptoms which are common with all types of phobias: Feeling:  panic, fright, dread, horror Threat of danger Losing self control Rapid heartbeats Trembling with a desire to move away from the object or situation

Have you ever felt as if you are helpless and you can’t do anything? Have you felt as if you are choking and about to faint? Have you ever felt like you will faint or having nausea and there is nothing you can do? Or have you ever felt like you are falling in from height even though you are safe back? Have you ever felt as if that person could criticize you and so you leave the party itself? Most of these are common occurrence, which we must have felt and faced in our life once or twice. In our daily life, at some point or other, we all feel some kind of stress, tensions, apprehensions, uneasiness, anxiety, dread, fear etc. When anybody is anxious, he or she begins to tense up, feels jittery, or perspires etc. But now think is all these feeling stops you from living your life normally as a normal person lives? Remember, stressful circumstances cause anxiety to every person; and experiencing anxiety is normal. This is because anxiety is body’s way of dealing and handling with  [...]

The anxiety disorder is caused by sudden event- ‘trigger’ or have been present from one’s early age – that’s some individuals have predisposed or vulnerability to the conditions of anxiety disorder. The Anxiety episode is experienced mostly during times when there are conditions of high stress and go together with physiological symptoms. Common anxiety disorder symptom includes any one or more of following: Feeling worried all the time Tiredness Fatigue Irritability Trouble sleeping Inability to concentrate Rapid heartbeat Palpitations Sweating

The anxiety disorder can be cause by sudden event that is known as ‘trigger’ or might have been there from the early age – some persons have predisposed to such conditions of the anxiety or have vulnerability for anxiety disorder. The Anxiety episodes mostly appear during the times of high stress and are frequently go together with by physiological symptoms. Anxiety disorder symptom is more or like the state of human when is under state of fight or flight response. A person under goes same psychological and physiological changes in anxiety disorder symptom as compared with fight or flight response. Common anxiety disorder symptom includes any one or more of following: Feeling worried all the time Tiredness Fatigue Irritability Trouble  [...]

Attention deficit disorder or ADD is officially known as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, is a condition found mostly in children. This is not one disorder that has different variation from one person to another but rather is divided into three types depending on the specific characteristics associated with the particular type. These types are Combined, Inattentive and Hyperactive-Impulsive. When determining which type affects a specific child it is taken into consideration that not all children with ADD or ADHD have problems with sitting still or controlling their behavior. These children are generally of the inattentive type of ADD which means they have major issues with maintaining focus on a specific assignment or activity. A child characterized as hyperactive-impulsive may have no problem staying focused however may have considerable problems controlling impulses and remaining still. The most common type of ADD is the combined type in which a child  [...]

Have you ever felt, something terrible is going to happen, extreme dread, as if you are being attacked by some worries, you become anxious etc, and if these are persistent without any actual cause then you are experiencing panic disorder. This may be even happening to someone you know. Panic disorder: Panic order is anxiety disorder, of psychological disorder, which characterized by panic attacks which are unpredictable, which could be severe but it’s a fight and flight response which lasts for brief time. This psychological phenomenon, it is an onset of sudden experience of anxiety which at times is often unrelated to any objective events. These symptoms are accompanied by paresthesia, sweating, tachycardia and flushing. Panic disorder is known to start in young adulthood, though it can appear in any age, it can start at age in childhood and even in elderly age. Women are known to be twice as prone to panic disorder then man. Basically  [...]

Post traumatic stress disorder symptoms also known as PTSD usually present themselves within the first three months of a person encountering an extremely stressful or traumatic event however in rare cases this condition can lay in wait not showing itself for several years after such an event. There are three basic types of symptoms commonly associated with post traumatic stress disorder. These groups of symptoms include: Numbness or Avoidance Intrusive Memories Hyperarousal (this is a state of increased anxiety and or emotional arousal) There are many symptoms that may be indicative of emotional numbness or avoidance such as a feeling of hopelessness about what the future holds, avoidance of talking about or thinking about the event that caused the trauma, loss of memory, difficulty concentrating and maintain close relationships as well as feeling emotionally numb  [...]

It is quite normal to feel nervous in certain social situations. Anticipating a date or giving a presentation may trigger anxious thoughts. However, this is not social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder is characterized by extreme fear in everyday interactions. Self-consciousness is also very common. Eating with friends or writing a check in public may prove difficult. Going to a party with many strangers is close to impossible. Derailment of life with such fear is the hallmark of social anxiety disorder. This disorder can be treated to a certain extent. Behavioral therapy should be used in combination with medicines. Positive coping skills, too, should be learnt. This creates new opportunities by alleviating the symptoms of the disorder. Social anxiety disorder is a severe mental health condition that results in abnormally high levels of anxiety and fear. Individuals with this disorder are extremely self-conscious and fear  [...]

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable thinking and fears that are also known as obsessions. This causes individuals to engage in repetitive behaviors, which are also known as compulsions. The obsessions related to the disorder are never reasonable. Individuals may try to ignore or terminate them. This only adds to the distress and anxiety. This leads to engagement in compulsive behavior. Obsessive compulsive disorder revolves on several themes. For instance, fear of contamination by germs. To ease fears, individuals may wash their hand till they are sore. The distressing thoughts seem to be recurring. This leads to behavior ritualistic in nature. Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by unwanted ideas, thoughts, and images. These seem to make not much sense. These obsessions intrude in your life when you think or do too many things. The following are some of the common obsessions:

Anxiety to a certain extent is considered normal, especially during stressful situations. When anxiety interferes with routine living and damages relationships, it may indicate generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder may manifest in children as well as adults. The symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder are similar to panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Living with this disorder is a challenge in itself. It often occurs in combination with mood disorders. Medications and psychotherapy tend to alleviate most symptoms. Learning relaxation techniques and coping is central to treatment. Making lifestyle changes is also very important. The symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder vary in combination and severity. Some of the symptoms include: Constant brooding over trivial matters Restlessness Fatigue