Anxiety disorders are a form of mental illness. It draws feelings of fear, anxiety, and worry that affects the person’s ability to lead a healthy life. Persons with the condition struggle with suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, and self-injury. When such episodes occur, the individual should receive first aid to calm down. However, the first aid offered given should be followed by specialized medical help.

There Is a Wide Range of Anxiety Disorders, Including:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Social anxiety/ social phobia
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Specific phobias

The causes of anxiety disorders are not definite to identify. Health specialists have, however, identified some risk factors. (more…)