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Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a state of apprehension, tension, and uneasiness in response to a perceived threat. It is a normal response to temporary periods of stress or uncertain situations. Periods of prolonged, intense, or inappropriate anxiety may indicate an anxiety disorder, especially when the intensity and pervasiveness of their worry interferes with normal functioning at school, work, and in relationships. For those with anxiety problems, the worrying is often not related to anything in particular. Instead each day provokes tension and anxiety with such symptoms as:

• Worry or dread
• Obsessive or intrusive thoughts
• Sense of imminent danger or catastrophe
• Fear or panic
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Impatience
• Ambivalence
• Trouble concentrating
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Sweating, especially the palms
• Dry mouth
• Flushing or blushing
• Muscle tension
• Shortness of breath
• Lightheadedness or faintness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Shaking
• Choking sensation
• Frequent urination
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Feeling of "butterflies" in the stomach
• Tingling sensations
• Nail biting or other habitual behavior

To do a brief screening for anxiety, click here. For further information on Anxiety, click here. For helpful links and articles, click here.