Anxiety conditions

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Being worried or anxious is part of everyday life. Anxiety can help you to be alert and ready for challenges. But, when do anxious feelings become a disorder?

If you or someone you know have panic attacks, find that anxiety won’t go away or it prevents you from functioning at home or work, talking with a health professional is a good place to start.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders, affecting 14% of adults every year. Women are more likely to develop anxiety than men. There are many forms of anxiety disorders, but the one thing they have in common is their impact on day-to-day activities.

Anxiety

Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Normal worry can be motivating e

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a type of anxiety disorder where people have uncontrollable

Social anxiety disorder

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a recurrent disproportionate fear 

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where a person fears having a panic attack 

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a treatable anxiety disorder that affects more than

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a treatable anxiety disorder affecting around

Panic attacks and panic disorder

The terms anxiety, anxiety attack, panic attack and panic disorder are often used interchangeably

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