Most people feel anxious about something for a short time now and again, but people with anxiety disorders feel this way most of the time and feel extremely fearful and unsure, making it hard for them to do everyday tasks.

There are different types of anxiety disorders:

• panic disorder
• phobias
• generalized anxiety disorder
• post-traumatic stress-disorder.

Panic Disorder
People with panic disorder have sudden and repeated attacks of fear that last for several minutes, or, in some cases, symptoms may last for longer: these are called ’panic attacks‘. Sufferers of panic attacks often report a fear or sense of dying, "going crazy", or experiencing a heart attack or "flashing vision", feeling faint or nauseated, heavy breathing, or losing control of themselves. These feelings may provoke a strong urge to escape or flee the place where the attack began

Panic attacks can occur at any time and many people worry about, and dread, the possibility of having another attack.  In some cases, people who suffer from panic disorder begin avoiding certain situations in order to prevent these attacks from recurring, for example, being in crowded places, the use of public transport or going shopping.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) go through the day filled with exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to provoke this feeling. They anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about health issues, money, family problems, or difficulties at work.

Anxiety disorders can be cured by psychotheray, in general cognitive-behavioral therapy, and medication. In general one feels better after about 5 sessions of treatment and therapy can be ended in less then 15 sessions.

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