Diagnosis
Concerned that you or a loved one may have anxiety? A psychologist or psychiatrist can help you find out if you are suffering from this condition. All you have to do is make an appointment. The doctor will give you an exam and take stock of your medical history in order to make a diagnosis.
Getting Tested
A psychiatrist or psychologist can diagnose anxiety disorders. During the initial evaluation, the doctor will ask you a…
Understanding My Diagnosis
Once you are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder it is essential to understand what that means. You should gather as much information as possible and, most importantly, talk…
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Stress is a part of daily life but when it snowballs to a state where it impairs you health you may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Criteria for an anxiety diagnosis…
Agoraphobia
A psychological evaluation will determine if you have agoraphobia. A psychiatrist or psychologist will ask your a series of questions about your history of panic attacks,…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is diagnosed when there are persistent intrusive thoughts and/or symptoms of irrational ritualistic behavior. A person must exhibit these…
Panic Disorder
A panic disorder is anxiety disorder marked by repeated fear attacks. Many people first go to the emergency room because a panic attack can feel like a heart…
Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety is a fear of speaking or performing in public. People exhibit symptoms of a panic disorder like fast breathing, anxiety, and sweating when faced with an…
Phobias
A phobia is a persistent irrational fear about a situation or object. Just thinking about a phobia can cause anxiety. The fear and anxiety usually results in a panic attack.…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that arises after a traumatic or tragic event. While often associated with war…
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder is associated with an intense fear of social interactions that can even inhibit personal relationships and work. SAD is more than just being shy or…
Stress
Stress is caused by a variety of factors and can manifest itself in varying ways and to different degrees. Acute stress is short-term whereas chronic stress is long-term.…
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