"Biochemical Factors, studies suggest that an imbalance of a certain substance called neurotransmitters (chemical messengers to the brain) may contribute to anxiety disorders the neurotransmitters targeted in anxiety disorders gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine."
7 types of anxiety disorders
- Generalized anxiety disorder, (GAD) (most common)
- Phobias, The exact cause of specific phobias is not known, but most appear to be associated with a traumatic experience or a learned reaction. For example, a person who has a frightening or threatening experience with an animal, such as an attack or being bitten, can develop a specific phobia.
-Social Anxiety Disorder, Social phobia, or Social Anxiety Disorder, is the intense fear, anxiety, and avoidance of social situations where there is the potential of being scrutinized or negatively judged by others. ... Some children and some adults recognize their fear is excessive or unrealistic. Others do not.
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Repeatedly checking in on loved ones to make sure they're safe. Counting, tapping, repeating certain words, or doing other senseless things to reduce anxiety.
-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood.
-Panic Disorder,These panic attacks consist of physical and/or cognitive symptoms such as racing heart, dizziness, blurred vision, fear of death, trembling, sweating, and shortness of breath. As shown in the above example, the experience of panic attacks may lead to the development of avoidance behavior, known as